Mark your calendars! My amazing students will be performing on December 15th at Brewability from 2pm-4pm. 🥳 This is always an absolute blast, celebrating student achievement and eating pizza. If you want to be in our official party, please RSVP at bonnie@rhythmicrootsmusictherapy.org

[Image description: A holiday flyer for the upcoming student recital at Brewability December 15th 2-4pm]

I will be singing holiday music with my guitar for from 12:30-1:30pm at Healthpro Pediatric's Sensory Friendly Santa! Hope to see you there!

[Image description: Flyer for the event with Santa joyfully hanging on lights above a snowy scene with a Christmas tree. A mouse and a squirrel are putting presents under the tree. The text reads, "Sensory Friendly Santa Free Event- Friday Dec 13- 11:30am-1:30pm Denver Clinic Take A Free Picture With Santa Make Holiday Gifts Enjoy Light Refreshments Please Call (303 360-0727 to RSVP- by Dec 10th Walk ins Welcome based on Availibility"]

I will be playing the guitar and singing festive music at the annual It's A Wonderful Light Holiday Kick Off Event! Come join the fun! 

December 14th 6pm-8pm
4822 S Picadilly Ct, Aurora, CO 80015

Rainbow Sound Therapy and I are very excited to host our Quarter 4 Pet Loss Support Group at The Sensory Club on October 27th at 5:00pm. October 27th is the first day of Día de Muertos, which honors pets that have passed away. This will be an hour support group where you can connect with other pet owners, honor your loved pets, and experience music through a sound bowl meditation and group songwriting. We will also create our own ofrenda. This event is pay what you can.

[Image description: Purple background with Dia De Los Muertos images as well as pictures of Pax, Marina, and Queenie and of Bonnie and Colleen. The text reads, “Dia De Los Muertos Bring Photos/Offerings for the Altar Pay What You Can Music & Meditation Pet Loss Support Hosted by Rhythmic Roots Music Services & Rainbow Sound Therapy RSVP Text 954-554-3010, Interactive Musical Activities Healing Sound Bath with Singing Bowls Sunday, Oct. 27 5-6pm The Sensory Club Denver”]

Relax and make music with fellow cat lovers! The first 30 minutes of this class will include a sound bowl meditation and the second 30 minutes will be filled with active music making and group drumming games. There will of course be time to visit the cats as well! We hope to see you there!

September 13th, 2024 5:30pm-6:30pm

Tickets: $30/person (part of the profit goes towards the cat cafe and their mission!)

[Image description: Orange cats surrounded by music notes and one playing the guitar. The companies logos are also listed. The text reads, “Meowsic & Meditation Teddy Cat Cafe Friday, Sept 13th 5:30-6:30pm Tickets: $30/person Online registration: teddycatcafe.com What to expect: Connecting with others Sound therapy meditation Musical Activities Cat Cuddles Hosted by: Bonnie Houpt of Rhythmic Roots Music Services & Colleen Christy of Rainbow Sound Therapy”]

Rainbow Sound Therapy and I are very excited to host our Quarter 3 Pet Loss Support Group at the Teddy Cat Cafe on July 19th at 5:30pm. This will be an hour support group where you can connect with other pet owners, honor your loved pets, meet some cats, and experience music through a sound bowl meditation and group songwriting. Tickets are $30 and part of the proceeds go towards the cat cafe and their mission to help cats get adopted.

Get your ticket here: https://www.teddycatcafe.com/bookyourvisit

(Interns Tiki and Momo are alumni from the Teddy Cat Cafe!)

[Image description 1: A rainbow over music notes and a white paw print and an angel dog and an angel cat. The text reads, "Pet Loss Support Group Friday, July 19 5:30-6:30pm"]

[Image description 2: The background is a heart and pawprint above a cloud and with rainbow colors behind it. There are also pictures of Queenie the cat, Marina the dog, the Teddy Cat Cafe logo, Rhythmic Roots' logo, and Bonnie, and Colleen. The text reads, "Quarterly Meditations Inspired by: Queenie Marina Music & Sound Therapy for Pet Loss Support Tickets $30/person Friday, July 19th 5:30-6:30pm Teddy Cat Cafe Online Registration: teddycatcafe.com What to expect: Connecting with others Sound therapy meditation Group songwriting Cat Cuddles Hosted By: Bonnie Houpt of Rhythmic Roots Music Services & Colleen Christy of Rainbow Sound Therapy"]

Rainbow Sound Therapy and I are very excited to host our Quarter 2 Pet Loss Support Group at the Teddy Cat Cafe on May 19th at 4pm. This will be an hour support group where you can connect with other pet owners, honor your loved pets, meet some cats, and experience music through a sound bowl meditation and group songwriting. Tickets are $30 and part of the proceeds go towards the cat cafe and their mission to help cats get adopted.

Get your ticket here: https://www.teddycatcafe.com/bookyourvisit

(Interns Tiki and Momo are alumni from the Teddy Cat Cafe!)

[Image description 1: A rainbow over music notes and a white paw print and an angel dog and an angel cat. The text reads, "Pet Loss Support Group Sunday, May 19 4-5pm"]

[Image description 2: The background is a heart and pawprint above a cloud and with rainbow colors behind it. There are also pictures of Queenie the cat, Marina the dog, the Teddy Cat Cafe logo, Rhythmic Roots' logo, and Bonnie, and Colleen. The text reads, "Quarterly Meditations Inspired by: Queenie Marina Music & Sound Therapy for Pet Loss Support Tickets $30/person Sunday, May 19th 4-5pm Teddy Cat Cafe Online Registration: teddycatcafe.com What to expect: Connecting with others Sound therapy meditation Group songwriting Cat Cuddles Hosted By: Bonnie Houpt of Rhythmic Roots Music Services & Colleen Christy of Rainbow Sound Therapy"]

Rainbow Sound Therapy and I are excited to announce the first of our 2024 quarterly series of Music + Sound Therapy for Pet Loss Support! This community music therapy group will be a space to honor the memories of pets who have passed away as well as celebrate their love through a 1-hour interactive music and meditation experience. The group is inclusive and open to all ages who are looking for support.

March 10th, 2024 at 1:00pm at The Sensory Club

Have any questions? Please email me at bonnie@rhythmicrootsmusictherapy.org

[Image description: Queenie the tabby cat and Marina the dog are in the top corners. The company logos and head shots of Bonnie and Colleen are in the bottom right. The background is a colorful heart and paw print above a cloud. The text reads, "Quarterly Meditations Inspired By: Queenie Marina Music & Sound Therapy for Pet Loss Support Sunday March 10th 1:00pm at The Sensory Club Pay What You Can Hosted by: Bonnie Houpt of Rhythmic Roots Music Services & Colleen Christy of Rainbow Sound Therapy RSVP Call: Bonnie (678)-602-1131 Colleen (954)-554-3010 Email: bonnie@rhythmicrootsmusictherapy.org rainbowsoundtherapy@gmail.com"]

This community music therapy group will be a space to honor the memories of pets who have passed away as well as celebrate their love through a 1-hour interactive music and meditation experience. The group is inclusive and open to all ages who are looking for support.

November 5th, 2023 at 2:30pm at The Sensory Club

Have any questions? Please email me at bonnie@rhythmicrootsmusictherapy.org

When I am not running my business, I am volunteering on the board for a non-profit, the Colorado Association for Music Therapy (CAMT). We have a fundraiser coming up this Fall in Boulder. On October 22nd at BOCO Cider, we will be hosting a day full of live music, a silent auction, and more to raise money for music therapy in Colorado. 

We are also looking for sponsors, auction items, and testimonials for music therapy if you would be interested in helping out with this event! Please email me at website@musictherapycolorado.org to help out.

I am excited to announce an amazing collaboration with Wellspring, Muay Thai Beyond Limits, and BLASTpt. We are all coming together to provide a free day of fun in the park. I will have my picnic blanket out and provide some interactive music making. We really hope to see you there!

September 22nd 3:00pm-5:00pm

Belleview Park

5001 S Inca Dr, Englewood, CO 80110

Mark your calendars! My 3rd Annual Fall Concert with Milestone Pediatric Therapy Services is on September 17th from 10am-12pm at Milestone's Denver location. There will be food, crafts, games, a free raffle, and an interactive Fall themed concert! 🥳 

September 17th from 10-12pm

695 S Colorado Blvd UNIT 20, Denver, CO 80246

Call 303-360-0727 to RSVP

This event is free thanks to a sponsorship from Developmental Pathways!

So excited and hope to see you there!

I am excited to be sponsoring the Autism Society of Colorado's Walk with Autism this September on Saturday the 16th from
10am-1pm at Berkeley Lake Park  |  4601 W 46th Ave.,  Denver

Hope  to see you there!

This community music therapy group will be a space to honor the memories of pets who have passed away as well as celebrate their love through a 1-hour interactive music and meditation experience. The group is inclusive and open to all ages who are looking for support.

August 13th, 2023 at 2:30pm at The Sensory Club

Have any questions? Please email me at bonnie@rhythmicrootsmusictherapy.org

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🎉 Rainbow Sound Therapy and I hope you can join us for a pride celebration with a self-love music and meditation session in the park before the Denver Pride Parade and Festival! 🎵

🔴Join us at the Cheesman Park Pavilion on Sunday, June 25th at 9:30am

🟠Make new friends and celebrate loved ones. Also, feel free to stay for the Denver Pride Parade and Festival afterwards.

🟡The parade starts at Cheesman Park and continues to Civic Center Park. Keep an eye out for road closures, parking will be available at the Botanic Gardens, Josephine, and Corona lots.

🟢Pay what you can

🔵RSVP:

Call/Text: Colleen (954)-554-3010

Email: rainbowsoundtherapy@gmail.com

🟣We are excited to celebrate with all of you!

[Image description: Flyer for the event. There is a picture of a group playing with a parachute in the park. All of the information is in the caption above.]

Mark your calendars for Guiding Bright Mind's first Neurodiversity Resource Fair! on Saturday, June 24th to find resources in the community. We hope to see you there!

More information: https://www.guidingbrightminds.com/Neurodiversity-Resource-Fair/

Families: RSVP today for this free event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guiding-bright-minds-neurodiversity-resource-fair-tickets-605132205717
Interested in volunteering?: https://342lczdovnf.typeform.com/to/xnubiG25

[Image description: A flyer with several logos on it that reads, "Guiding Bright Minds Neurodiversity Resource Fair Celebrating Different Minds! Connect with providers and Find Resources for: ADHD, Executive Functioning, Autism, Mental Health, Speech, Sensory Processing, and more! Saturday, June 24th 10:00am-1:00pm Accelerated Schools 2160 Cook Street Denver, CO 80210 Premier Sponsors Register Today A Day of Family Fun: Food Trucks, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, and fun for the whole family! brought to you by"]

Join me for some community music therapy with Friendship Circle of Colorado at 3pm at 6100 E. Belleview Avenue in Greenwood Village. There will be drumming, dancing, singing, musical games, and making music with each other!

This event is free with an RSVP to info@FriendshipCircleColorado.com

Please join me and Milestone Pediatric Therapy Services for our second annual Fall Concert at Westlands Park 5701 S Quebec St. Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Center Pavilion! 🥳🍂 This free event will include food, crafts, games, a raffle, and a Fall themed interactive, sensory friendly music concert, and we are sponsored by Developmental Pathways! Please RSVP at 303-360-0727 Hope to see you there!

[Image description: A flier with Fall pumpkins and leaves, Milestone’s and Rhythmic Roots’ logos, and a QR code for RSVPS. The text reads, “Fall Concert Food-Music-Craft-Games Sunday, 16th of October 11:00am-1:00pm Free Event Please Call (303)-360-0727 to RSVP Walk-Ins Welcome”]

I hope to see you at this year’s Walk with Autism hosted by the Autism Society of Colorado! I will have a table at the resource fair where I will be connecting with families and the community. Come stop by to make some music!

[Image description: Flier for Walk with Autism that has all ability levels walking on the bottom above sponsors and the Autism Society of Colorado’s logo on the top. The text reads, “Taking strides to build acceptance Registration is Open! Saturday, September 17 10am-1pm Berkeley Lake Park 4601 W 46th Ave Denver Autismcolorado.org Walk with Autism”]

I hope to see you at the Autism Community Store for a free interactive music session at 11:30am on August 20th! My class will feature drumming, instrument play, and movement. Everyone is welcome to come and experience the class however they would like to whether that is singing, dancing, playing, or listening!

Drumming has been found to improve mental health and gross and fine motor coordination and sequencing. The class will also offer a fun, sensory enriched experience to connect the community through music for all. More information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/536126948307566/536126958307565/

[Image description: A flier for the Summer Music & Movement Meet Ups with a multicolor tree that is shaped liked a musical treble clef. The text reads, “Summer Music & Movement Meet Ups”]

Please join me and Rainbow Sound Therapy on August 13th from 2pm-3pm for a FREE back to school mixer! We are sponsored by Developmental Pathways, which is allowing us to provide music, meditation, a raffle, a smoothie bus, and more to high school and middle school students! 🥳 This is an inclusive party that is sure to be a blast! Hope to see you there!

Please RSVP by August 10th: 954-554-3010

The free raffle will include different instruments featured at the event, and everyone family who attends has the chance to win either a ukulele, rain stick, frog rasp, thunder tube, steel tongue drum, or an ocean drum!

[Image description: There is the sun, rain clouds, and a rainbow as well as both company's logo, the smoothie bus logo, and Developmental Pathway's logo. The text reads, "Make It Rain! Summer Mixer A Water-Themed "Back to School" Party to Make New Friends Before The School Year Starts Hosted by Bonnie Houpt of Rhythmic Roots Music Services and Colleen Christy of Rainbow Sound Therapy Who: Middle+HS Students When: Saturday Aug 13th @ 2pm Where: Ruby Hill Park *Meet at the top of the hill* Activities: Meditations + Music Therapy via- Water balloons rain sticks thunder tube bubbles bucket drums + more Free Event Raffle Prizes And Peace and Humanity's Smoothie Bus! RSVP by Aug. 10th call/text Colleen Christy 954-554-3010"]

Join Bonnie Houpt, MT- BC and Kathleen Martins, M.S., AYT for a one-hour Zoom workshop on using yoga and music together. Bonnie and Kathleen collaborated together to develop yoga and music programming for adults with IDD through grant funding, which will be explained and discussed during the workshop.

The workshop is $30, which includes access to a link of a recording of the event whether you attend live or not that will be available for 90 days.

Participants will leave with 3 tips for the grant writing process as well as 3 activities that use music and yoga and were successful with adults with IDD.

The workshop will be in a presentation format along with interactive activities but feel free to use the Zoom chat during the event to expand on the ideas and ask questions. There will be time for questions at the end. During the event, you can have your camera on or leave it off and just listen- whatever works best for you!

1 CMTE credit is available for music therapists under CBMT's "Other Continuing Education Opportunities." Instructions on how to complete a summary if audited and a certificate of completion will be available for people who attend and complete the workshop.

[Image description: Green flyer with photos of Kathleen and Bonnie by their logos. The text reads, “Using Yoga and Music Together to Promote Self-Empowerment in Adults with IDD with Bonnie Houpt, MT- BC and Kathleen Martins, M.S., AYT Saturday · June 25th MT 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. For details and registration: $30 per registrant *https://forms.gle/CcqVd3ERLcjTTj1K8* Join us to learn more about: -Benefits of collaborating with another professional in another field -3 grant writing and process tips to fund a music therapy project -Experience and learn three activities that combine principles of yoga and music together ·This is a virtual workshop and will be hosted over Zoom·”]