Music Therapy

Kate Beever’s work

Maine Music & Health is the work of music therapist Kate Beever. Kate is a board-certified music therapist who studied at USM School of Music and earned her Master’s degree in Music Psychotherapy from New York University. She spent many years working for Frank Glazier and shares that story in this BLOG POST. 

Kate has been recognized many times, her work highlighted and in December this piece on her work was featured on News Center Maine and interviewed by Lindsey Mills. The piece recognizes the power of music and the importance of music therapy. Kate has concerts coming up as well as retreats and learning opportunities. performances coming up as well as self care workshops.

Upcoming Events: Expressive Wellness self-care retreat, February 22
Supervision sessions offered this winter, via Skype and in person on Wednesdays at Good Medicine

Music and Literacy

Resources

Join Sharon and Kate Beever for a morning of hands-on lessons you can bring back to your classroom as tools for educational, cognitive, and social learning. Book and song pairings with associated activities will incorporate speech and literacy, critical thinking and analysis, and social skills. Gain comfort using music with your students and learn about its benefits for literacy and learning. No musical experience necessary.

Saturday, 23 November 2019

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Portland Friends Meeting 1837 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME 04103

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Presenters

Sharon K. Beever is a Master’s level librarian with over thirty years experience in school settings. She has presented at conferences and classes on the use of technology in literacy, organized Unified Arts programs in multiple districts, and facilitated community partnerships within the school library. Sharon is a member of the MLA (Maine Library Association) and the MASL (Maine Association of School Librarians) and is President of the Saco River Festival Association, which runs an annual summer concert series.

Kate Beever is a board-certified music therapist and owner of Maine Music & Health, LLC. She has a master’s degree in Music Psychotherapy and a certificate in Neurologic Music Therapy, and is a Remo HealthRhythms facilitator. Kate provides music therapy to clients with developmental disabilities, brain injury, cancer, dementia, and general stress. She keeps an active schedule of speaking and performing as a pianist and percussionist.

Maine Music and Health

April 21

Kate Beever is THRILLED to be performing the entirety of Paul Simon’s Graceland album next Friday in Portland. I’ve got a great group of musicians and singers joining me to pay homage to this album as well as a few other Simon hits.

Come prepared to dance! More information and tickets are available by CLICKING HERE!