Safe in Sound Music Therapy, LLC

Safe in Sound Music Therapy, LLC Providing Music Therapy services to the Lee & Ogle County IL areas.

Kearsti-Rae (K-Rae) Knowles, is a Board-Certified Music Therapist with 10 years of Autism experience, including those with high sensory and emotional/behavioral needs. She also has experience in the application of music in the areas of memory, attention, motor control, emotions, perception, executive function, and language. K-Rae pulls from 10 years knowledge of the IEP process in Illinois, includ

ing goal development and implementation, data collection and reporting, 3 year eligibility evaluation/re-evaluation, and interdisciplinary collaboration and treatment. She has co-treated with certified occupational therapists/COTAs, social workers, speech-language pathologists, special educators (LBS1), behavior specialists (BCBA, BCaBA, and RBT), massage therapists (BCLMT), registered nurses (RN), and certified nursing assistants (CNA). With 3+ years of experience working in hospice care, K-Rae knows that the end of a loved one’s life is a trying time. Using research-based strategies, she works to apply music techniques to ease pain, reduce reliance on medications, lessen anxiety/agitation/restlessness, improve socialization, address anticipatory grief, prepare legacy projects, and overall help to create a respectful, calm, and loving environment for a Good Death. K-Rae obtained her undergraduate degree from Illinois State University (Normal, IL), her board certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists (certification number 11834), and her Masters Degree in Music Therapy from Alverno College (Milwaukee, WI).

06/10/2026
06/04/2026

Calling all toddler and Pre-K families! This summer, join us for a fun group where we will sing, dance, and play our way to Kindergarten readiness! Follow the QR code to submit your interest form.

July registration is OPEN!
06/04/2026

July registration is OPEN!

Calling all toddler and Pre-K families! This summer, join us for a fun group where we will sing, dance, and play our way to Kindergarten readiness! Follow the QR code to submit your interest form.

July registration is OPEN!
06/04/2026

July registration is OPEN!

Give your infant a musical start! Join music therapist K-Rae Knowles to play, sing, and dance through the months of June and July in this all-caregivers-welcome experience! Follow the QR code to submit your interest form today!

July registration is OPEN!
06/04/2026

July registration is OPEN!

Is your child looking for a fun musical experience this summer? Sign up for our first ever Ukulele camp! With two sessions this summer (June or July), your 8-12 year old will learn the basics of playing ukulele in the company of same-aged peers. Held once/week on Monday from 12-1 pm.
Tuition includes a ukulele to take home on day 1!

Follow the QR code to submit your interest, and email us for any questions.

06/02/2026

Courtesy of United Way of Ogle County, we will have free sack meals for kids & teens on Wednesdays all summer at Valley Covenant Church, 103 S. Maple St., starting June 3. Come on by!!

06/01/2026

Your summer lunch & dinner plans just got way easier! & Cheaper!

All summer long kids eat FREE every day at Uptown!

June 1st - September 1st
(12 & under. Must purchase an adult entree & drink per free kids menu meal. Dine-in only.)

June registration is CLOSED! July registration is open until 6/19
05/28/2026

June registration is CLOSED! July registration is open until 6/19

Calling all toddler and Pre-K families! This summer, join us for a fun group where we will sing, dance, and play our way to Kindergarten readiness! Follow the QR code to submit your interest form.

June registration is CLOSED! July registration is open until 6/19
05/28/2026

June registration is CLOSED! July registration is open until 6/19

Give your infant a musical start! Join music therapist K-Rae Knowles to play, sing, and dance through the months of June and July in this all-caregivers-welcome experience! Follow the QR code to submit your interest form today!

June registration is CLOSED! July registration is open until 6/19
05/28/2026

June registration is CLOSED! July registration is open until 6/19

Is your child looking for a fun musical experience this summer? Sign up for our first ever Ukulele camp! With two sessions this summer (June or July), your 8-12 year old will learn the basics of playing ukulele in the company of same-aged peers. Held once/week on Monday from 12-1 pm.
Tuition includes a ukulele to take home on day 1!

Follow the QR code to submit your interest, and email us for any questions.

Address

300 W. Washington Street , Suite 201
Oregon, IL
61061

Opening Hours

Monday 4:30pm - 7pm
Tuesday 4:30pm - 7pm
Wednesday 4:30pm - 7pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 7pm
Friday 4:30pm - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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