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Community Partners

Americana Music Academy proudly partners with other local professionals and organizations who share Americana’s mission of making the arts accessible and affordable.

HOLLY TAYLOR, MT-BC

Holly Taylor, MT-BC, has been transforming lives through music therapy since 2001. Dedicated to the latest developments in music and sound therapy, she specializes in holistic wellness, helping individuals of all ages find balance, healing, and vitality through music. In addition to her work as a board-certified music therapist, Holly is also a certified sound healer, expanding her approach to include a variety of therapeutic techniques.

Her extensive experience spans hospitals, public and private schools, psychiatric settings, rehabilitation centers, spiritual wellness centers, community yoga studios, and home-based care. Holly’s intuitive approach allows her to connect deeply with clients, addressing multiple layers of healing through the power of sound and musical expression.

Modalities of Practice Offered:

  • Adapted Music Lessons
  • Music Therapy Evaluations
  • Individualized Music Therapy Sessions

Provide a musical structure to support:

Creative Expression
Fine/Gross Motor Skills
Communication Skills
Social Skill Development
Academic Support
Attention Span/Organizational Skills
Self-Esteem/Confidence
Behavioral Support
Wellness/Emotional Health
 

Sound Therapy Modalities include:

  • Guided Music Relaxation/Music Meditation
  • Tuning Forks Vibrational Therapy/Toning
  • Drumming
  • Improvisation
  • Sound Immersion/Movement

Holly earned her degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music. Through her work in music therapy, performance, teaching, creative writing, and interactive workshops, she fosters well-being and musical vibrancy in every session.

Virtual sessions are available!

Holly is now accepting new clients for private music therapy sessions. Americana Music Academy does not accept insurance.

MELISSA GABEL, MT-BC

Melissa is a board-certified music therapist who graduated with a Bachelors in music therapy from the University of Kansas. Her experience has included working with the women at Topeka Correctional Facility, adults at Valeo Behavioral Health Care, children/adolescents in a psychiatric residential facility, and older adults in assisted living & hospice. She has additional training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed music therapy, and has a passion for serving those with mental health needs. 
 
Join Melissa for her community therapeutic drumming group on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month. Melissa also teaches teach on piano, guitar, ukulele, and flute/piccolo.
 
“Finding solace means to seek out comfort. It is my mission to support individuals in reaching their version of comfort and peace through discovering and growing their strengths within tailored music experiences. I believe every person has the ability to thrive and reach their potential when provided with a supportive environment and tangible tools. It is also my responsibility as a mental health advocate to take action against the negative stigmas that impact the individuals I serve by empowering them to advocate for themselves using their own growth story and making music and therapy more accessible to my community.”

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