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Amanda Maestro-Scherer has been advancing the field of music therapy through quality clinical services and increased media awareness through successful advocacy.

The Gift of Being Still: Interview with Amanda Maestro-Scherer

The Gift of Being Still: Interview with Amanda Maestro-Scherer

The Inner Gift: Podcast

Podcast featuring Amanda Maestro-Scherer, speaking about work with children and families at end-of-life.

“As a music therapist, Amanda translates her gift into music, and you’ll get to hear one of the songs she co-wrote with parents of a child who passed away soon after.”

Spyhop Documentary about music therapy

Spyhop Documentary about music therapy

One Note At A Time: Documentary

"One Note at a Time" is a 2012 PitchNic documentary film, created as part of Spy Hop’s advanced filmmaking class by Alisha Archibald and Morgan Pratt.

"One Note at a Time" takes a close look at local music therapists who help youth affected by spectrum disorders express themselves through the power of music.

Featuring Amanda Maestro-Scherer at the Kauri Sue Hamilton School.

KUTV Feature 2016

KUTV Feature 2016

KUTV Feature

In this KUTV segment, we see music therapy’s role in grief support for children who have lost a brother or sister, through Hailey. In music therapy sessions with Amanda Maestro-Scherer, Hailey has turned her grief into music.