OAMT Winter Conference

The OAMT Winter Conference aims to nurture the work and well-being of music therapists while advocating for clients and communities. Attendees will engage in workshops and presentations that focus on advocacy, songwriting, and improvisation. The conference will feature a keynote by Susan Bakouros, exploring the interconnectedness in music therapy. The agenda includes sessions on advocacy, authentic self-expression in songwriting, and music for wellness in schools, among others.

Oregon Association for Music Therapy

This is the group that put together this event.

The conference schedule includes registration, a keynote by Susan Bakouros, and sessions on advocacy, songwriting, and music therapy in schools. Lunch is provided, and the day concludes with closing remarks.

Susan Bakouros

Susan Bakouros, MA, MT-BC, is a board-certified music therapist and owner/founder of Rose City Music Therapy, LLC. She has developed NICU music therapy programs and published research in Music Therapy Perspectives.

Dahlia Pollack

Dahlia Pollack, MT-BC, is the owner and founder of Resonate Within Music Therapy LLC, serving multiple counties and advocating for mental health.

Melissa Potts

Melissa Potts, MAT, MT-BC, is a board-certified music therapist and owner/founder of Willamette Music Therapy, LLC. She co-created the Music For Wellness Program in Salem.

Brea Murakami

Brea Murakami, MM, MT-BC, is the director of music therapy at Pacific University.

Alex Chapman

Alex Chapman, MT-BC, is a music therapist in Portland, Oregon, working in an inpatient mental health setting.

Christine Korb

Christine Korb, MM, MT-BC, is a former director of music therapy programs at Pacific University, Marylhurst University, and Willamette University.

This event is not pre-approved for CBMT credit, but attendees can report credits for attending the full group sessions as Independent Learning.