Happy New Year! 🥳 Wow, wow, wow! 2022 was awesome! Here are some of the highlights:
I presented on how to use music for journaling and goal setting for Guiding Bright Minds and presented on using music and yoga for self-empowerment with adults with IDD!
Early in the year, I hosted the Safe Saturday Social, which was an online early childhood music group that was super fun!
I led many groups throughout the year in the community, including music and bucket drumming groups at Humanex, Milestone, Accelerated Schools, The Sensory Club, FRIENDS, Laradon, Revel, the Autism Community Store, and more!
I participated in the most resource fairs yet, including resource fairs at the Autism Community Store, PASCO, SÄ“b's Recreation Center, and the Autism Society of Colorado!
I got new summer and Fall head shots! :) Thanks Chris Gawat Photography!
I hosted the Back to School Summer Mixer with Rainbow Sound Therapy! All the students walked away with a new free instrument and participated in meditation and music activities. We also booked the smoothie bus!!
I got to give back to the community more than ever sponsoring Guided by Humanity’s annual fundraiser, It’s A Wonderful Light, FRIENDS of Broomfield’s FRIENDSgiving campaign, and more!
I hosted the 2nd Annual Fall Concert and Picnic with Milestone Pediatric Therapy Services. Everyone got to participate in Fall themed crafts, an interactive music concert, and a free raffle where everyone left with either an instrument or prize from the community!
I got to participate in Laradon’s Night of Stars, performing with their amazing members on the bucket drums!
I helped facilitate my first corporate retreat gig, providing music for a meditation!
I also ended 2022 with 1700 Instagram subscribers, 214 on YouTube, and 874 Facebook followers! Stay connected with me on these different platforms to see all that gets accomplished in 2023!
I also decided to take a break making YouTube and podcast content by the end of the year, allowing space for what the new year brings.
Thanks to everyone in this amazing community for letting me be a part of so many great experiences! I hope to keep supporting the community the next year and to stay connected.
[Image description: Gold, silver, and white polka dotted balloons in the background behind a white square with gold text. The company's logo is in the top center. The text reads, "Happy New Year! 2022 had a lot to celebrate at Rhythmic Roots: 2nd Annual Fall Concert with Milestone Pediatric Therapy Services Resource fairs Throughout the Community Joined the Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce Music Groups Throughout the Community Back to School Mixer with rainbow Sound Therapy (We got the smoothie bus!!) Provided Individual music lessons and music therapy Sponsored Guided by Humanity, It's a Wonderful Light, and more! Laradon's Night Under the Stars 1st Annual Rhythmic Roots Recital! and more! Thank you for your support and connection!"]
[Video description: A graphic with a green sparkly background and the company logo. The text reads, "2023 Support"]
This leads me into my word for the year: Support! Last year, I had three words of the year: “resourcefulness, stability, and accessibility.” I definitely felt like I was resourceful, leading to many of the many events, opportunities, and experiences above. As far as stability, I think near the end of the year I found more in my schedule letting go of making weekly YouTube videos, but my word of 2023 reflects some stability I am still looking for. Accessibility will always be a value of Rhythmic Roots Music Services, but it definitely felt like a focus, creating accessible community events and an accessible, inclusive student recital!
While I am excited to continue these values and words into the future, I like the idea of having one word for 2023: Support. I want to continue supporting the community through accessible, inclusive musical experiences as well as using my business to support the greater community through sponsorships and other opportunities. On the flip side, I hope to find more support for myself, reflecting the need for stability last year. I want to make sure I have the supports and systems to keep giving to my community and make sure I am supported as a clinician, teacher, community member, and business owner. I look forward to seeing how having this word as an intention pans out in 2023 and for all of the exciting things ahead! Let’s do this!
