An open letter to our community and our beloved clients. 

Good Vibes Music Therapy has always and will continue to serve from the mindset of equal opportunity. We do the work that we do because we believe that all people, no matter their abilities or challenges, deserve the opportunity to thrive and grow in a successful environment; that is the foundation of the Music Therapy profession. 

This mindset, the foundation that Music Therapy is built on, is the same one Good Vibes Music Therapy shares on issues of inequality. We believe that all people, no matter the color of their skin, the religion they may practice, sexual orientation or nationality, are entitled to equal respect. Thankfully this culture runs deep here with GVMT, however we acknowledge that this isn’t always the experience for people of color, especially Black Americans. GVMT stands with the Black Lives Matter movement and other organizations who are actively taking steps to ensure that we are the change we want to see in the world. 

In the upcoming weeks, we will be implementing ideas and resources that we as a team have structured and designed to bring awareness, education and also love into our corner of the world. With our mission we continue to find more ways to provide equal opportunities to all families, especially those who may not easily be able to access music therapy.  

As a company comprised of majority women of color, we are excited to continue to make a contribution to our community and continue to foster relationships built on mutual respect, understanding and empathy. It’s these principles why the work that we do with our clients mean so much to us and it’s how we’re able to create meaningful and impactful relationships with our clients. We believe that at the end of the day, we are all human beings, simultaneously acknowledging and honoring the way we came into this world is different. 

Sincerely,

Good Vibes Music Therapy Team

(Ivette Farciert-Vivar, Fakoya Jack-Vilmar, Samantha Pavia Guzman and Olivia Tetuan)

Music Therapy is the use of music to achieve therapeutic goals

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Music Therapy is an evidenced-based practice backed up with years of research in various different populations

The BEAUTY of music therapy is that no one session is the same! Music therapists practice in different settings with a range of different people. It is client-centered and we know that every person is unique. Some ways we could address the goals above are specific vocal exercises, instrument playing, music performance, music improvisation, singing, etc. Music Therapy is successful because people get caught up in the excitement of making music, they forget they are working on therapeutic goals. 

You're getting the best of the best

Music Therapy is provided by a board-certified-music therapist. They hold a Bachelor's degree or higher from an AMTA approved university/college program. After completing a 1,200 hr internship, music therapists are eligible to sit for the national certification board exam to obtain the credential MT-BC. We maintain our credential by taking continuing education courses to keep up with the newest methods and techniques. 

Music Therapists are also experienced musicians. We are trained vocally as well as proficient in guitar and other instruments. We adhere to the AMTA's Standards of Clinical Practice and Code of Ethics.

Music Therapy is grounded in research. click here for fact sheets

Our Team

Ivette Farciert-Vivar MT-BC

Director of services

Board certified-music therapist 

Ivette received her Bachelor's of Music Therapy from Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA. She completed her internship at VCU Medical Center in Richmond VA, where she worked in various units such as Hematology-Oncology, Palliative Care, Brain Unit, Med/Rehab, Pediatrics etc. She went on to work with adults with various physical disabilities. Ivette also holds a certification in Neurologic Music Therapy, which is defined as the therapeutic approach of music to cognitive, sensory, and motor function to neurologic disease of the human nervous system. 

Ivette has been singing since the age of 8 and has been involved with music ever since. She was a vocal major at Professional Performing Arts High School, located in the heart of the city. There is where she learned she wanted to use her talents in a more meaningful way. She's passionate about music and how it can help reach someone 's emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs.

phone

(347) 438-9251

email

ivette@goodvibesmusictherapy.com

Services

Community Integrated individual Music Lessons

Music lessons are tailored to the student's learning style, creating a positive environment in which they can succeed. Lessons are 1x a week for 30/45 minutes with an additional 10 minutes discussion with caregivers and cleaning of instruments. Available for all ages and abilities.

$80 for 30 mins | $112 for 45mins | $160 for 60mins

Individual Music Therapy, Group Music Therapy, and Individual Music Lessons include initial assessment, a treatment/lesson plan tailored to meet specific needs and on-going documentation such as progress notes.

Teletherapy/Virtual Sessions

As we continue to deal with the spread of COVID-19, we are fortunate to say that we are now offering virtual sessions. This will now always be an option, especially for those who will like to remain online. Since we now have several months refining the transition from in-person to online, we are happy to say that we have been able to access, treat and build a therapeutic relationship even from across the screen. Some things to consider if you’d like to try teletherapy or virtual sessions.

• Has my child/loved one responded positively to other Telehealth services?

• Am I or another adult available to be with them for the duration of the session? (To make sure connection is good and to provide hand-over assistance when needed)

• Do you have any musical instruments available? (Not required but helpful)

  In-Office Sessions

GVMT will be resuming office hours. At this time, we will not be resuming in-home sessions until further notice. Our intention is to keep everyone safe so here are the steps that we are taking to ensure safety and minimize cross-contamination:

• All therapists will be wearing masks throughout the entire session.

• You will wait in your vehicle until your music therapist sends you a text to meet at the front door. This allows us time to clean everything before you arrive. 

• We will be scheduling sessions with a 15-minute window between sessions. That is so each client can have time to come in and out without having to run into another client. 

• At the start and end of each session, everyone will wash their hands/use hand sanitizer that is readily available in our office

• After each session, we will be spraying the room with Lysol spray around the room as well as wiping down all surfaces with Lysol wipes. 

• Each client will have their own basket with their own instruments as well as some shared instruments that can be cleaned easily to help reduce cross-contamination. These instruments will stay in the office. 

If you would like more information on how our teletherapy/virtual sessions have looked for our current clients or have questions about our in-office sessions, please send an email to ivette@goodvibesmusictherapy.com or schedule a call Someone on our staff will be happy to answer your questions!

Music Therapy in Action