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“The therapists at The Music Therapy Studio cultivate the beauty and capability within my children. They now know their self-worth through the undeniably ingenious talents of the therapists to give them pride; pride in their creative accomplishments; pride for being part of society; pride for getting up each day and pushing aside their disability and focusing on their purpose to be happy. Their lives become explosive with connection for perhaps the first time in their lives. What more could ANY of us hope to achieve in our lives?” – Parent
Rick Soshensky, MA, LCAT, MT-BC, NRMT, Founder/Director: Rick has been a Music Therapist for 30+ years and has lived his entire professional life in the world of music. As part of the New York City music scene in the 70’s, ’80’s and 90’s, Rick played in bands, wrote songs, recorded and performed at CBGB, The Bitter End, Folk City and other famous NY clubs as well as throughout the country. He performed for the Royal Family of England several times (shook hands with Princess Diana!) and played on dates with Ella Fitzgerald, The Four Tops and other luminaries.
Rick enrolled in New York University in 1992 to study in the Music Therapy Master’s degree program, graduating in 1995. Prior to establishing The Music Therapy Studio in 2012, Rick worked in a numerous hosptals, facilities, clinical programs, special education schools and other therapeutic settings (for more info see Rick’s CV).
Rick’s work has been featured in The New York Times, National Public Radio, Fox Radio and numerous other print, TV, radio and web media. In addition to his award-winning book, “The Music Therapy Studio: Empowering the Soul’s Truth,” Rick has published numerous journal articles and has lectured nationally and internationally.
“Dear Mr. Soshensky – I am inspired by those such as yourself who have bravely pushed our Nation closer to our promise of dignity and equality for every person. Thank you. Sincerely, President Joe Biden” (2024)
Brittany Earl-Colandrea, MS, MT-BC: Brittanyhas been a board-certified music therapist since October, 2020. She attended SUNY New Paltz from 2014-2020. Brittany majored in Music Therapy and minored in Psychology during her undergraduate years. As a graduate student, she became the President of the Music Therapy Club and graduated from the Music Therapy Master’s degree program in August, 2020. Throughout her education and career she has worked with people of all ages in a variety of settings, including nursing homes, physical rehabilitation centers, day hab programs, group homes, and schools. Brittany has been a musician since 2008 and has performed with a variety of bands. She currently works as a professional musician with the Hudson Valley band, Lucky House.
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