Many of our clients use technology to continue music therapy, virtually. The virtual space has been vital for maintaining continuity of care and connections. For shared instrument play, it sometimes gets a little tricky. Apple hasn’t quite come up with a way to pass instruments back and forth through the iPad…yet! Until then, our intern and veteran music teacher, Tony Varga, has some great DIY instrument suggestions.
These instruments would be appropriate for adults and children, with some supervised help. As Tony points out:
The process of making their own instrument is a monumental experience that can help your child feel a sense of self accomplishment, independence, and satisfaction, all three supporting self-esteem and life skill goals associated with music therapy.”
The following scale can be used to determine difficulty before starting any of these projects:
1. Simple, requires minimal to no adult intervention.
2. Moderate, requires some adult intervention to assist with scissors, measuring etc.
3. Advanced, requires adult intervention to supervise details or safety with instrument
assembly.
Do you want to make some instruments? YES!
Kazoo: Difficulty 1 to 2 
Double reed straw: Difficulty 1 to 2
Pan flute: Difficulty 2 to 3
String o phone: Difficulty 2 to 3
Various: Difficulty 1 to 3
If you are looking for a place to try out your DIY instruments, then join us for our Holiday Sing-A-Long next Friday, December 11th at 6:30PM. Registration is required: https://bit.ly/RMTSsing