Roman Music Therapy Services

10/30/2026

Up next on !

Different members of the Roman Music Therapy team will share some of their favorite songs/interventions to use during the best season!🍂

Next, we have our own Music Therapy Intern, Hannah!

Blowing In the Wind🌬️
(with a RMTS twist!)
Instrument(s): Voice, acapella
Materials: Scarves
Lyrics:
Blowing in the wind x2
my scarf is blowing in the wind
Falling down x2
with a whoosh, and plop.

^REPEAT

It's time to sneak, put it in a ball,
Make it so, tiny and small,
It's time to sneak, put it in a ball,
and then we'll count to three
One, two, three!

And we'll throw our scarves up in the air x3
Then catch on the way back down

And we'll throw our scarves up in the air x3
Then catch it on the way back down, we'll catch it on the way back down

We are big fans of Music for Kiddos over here at RMTS! Thank you for all that you do!

Thank you for following along for the series!👻 Which one was your favorite?

10/23/2026

With deep sadness and gratitude, we share that Roman Music Therapy Services will discontinue services as of November 22, 2026.

For 20 years, it has been our privilege to make music with clients and families in living rooms, classrooms, hospital rooms, community programs, and our Melrose and Wakefield centers. We have celebrated karaoke nights, Project Harmony performances, breakthroughs, milestones, and countless moments of connection.

This decision follows significant and unexpected changes in contracted services, reductions in services over the past year, and the difficulty of securing funding for new services. The need for music therapy remains strong, but these realities have made it unsustainable for RMTS to continue operating.

To our clients, families, partners, staff, interns, and music therapists: thank you. The stories, songs, relationships, and growth we have shared will stay with us. The music does not stop here. We carry it forward in our pockets and in our hearts.

Thank you for being part of our community and for making these 20 years possible.

10/23/2026

Up next for ... We have one of our Programmatic Music Assistants, Milo Lis, to share a song with us!

Today's song is... The Apple Tree🍎 (we do not know the original creator of this song, but if you do please let us know!)

Instrument(s): Voice, Guitar (optional)
Materials: Dancing Scarves
Lyrics:
I reached up high in the apple tree
I picked an apple, just for me
I took a big bite
Oh, what do I see?
I see, five wiggly worms staring back at me!
It says "you can eat my house but you can't eat me! Hmph!
(repeat decreasing the numbers, 4, 3, 2, 1...)

Come back next Friday to see our next song of the series!👻

10/16/2026

Sprouting Melodies classes are cancelled on Saturday, October 17th, 2026.

If you are enrolled in class, please check your emails for more details.

Thank you!

10/16/2026

Up next on ! Different members of the Roman Music Therapy team will share some of their favorite songs/interventions to use during the best season!🍂

Next, we have our COO Jen Ray to show us a song she loved when she was a Sprouting Melodies parent! The Leaves are Falling Down🍁

Instrument(s): Voice, acapella
Materials: Scarves
Lyrics:
The leaves are falling from the trees
They're falling way back down, down, down, down down
Reach down low to pick them up and make a great big pile
Then we count to three... 1, 2, 3!

Come back next Friday to see our next song of the series!👻

10/11/2026

We are starting ! Different members of the Roman Music Therapy team will share some of their favorite songs/interventions to use during the best season!🍂
 
First, we have founder Meredith Pizzi to share a song she learned all the way back in her internship: Roll That Pumpkin🎃
 
Instrument(s): Voice, acapella
Materials: Plastic Pumpkin Bowl
Lyrics:
Roll that pumpkin down, down down, x3
It’s time for Halloween.
Roll that pumpkin down, down, down x3
It’s time for Halloween.
And we’ll say... Boo! To the pumpkin
Boo! To the pumpkin, Boo! To the pumpkin,
We’ll say... Boo!
 
Come back next Friday to see our next song of the series!👻

10/06/2026

🍁Registration for the Fall 2 Session of Sprouting Melodies is open and ready for you and your little one!

Our Fall 2 session runs Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays from November 2nd - December 19th.

Class types range from ages 0-7 years.

Registration Options:
7-Week Full Session - $265 (Mondays)
6-Week Full Session - $230 (Fridays and Saturdays)
Drop-In Classes - $44 per class

Registration Timeline
Full session registration is now open.

Save $15 with early bird registration through October 17th!

On October 19th, any unclaimed seats will open for drop-in registration.

Financial assistance is available at all levels - contact us!

All new families are eligible for a 20% discount off the first session!

Schedule a demo or sign up here: https://bit.ly/4i2tlbc

10/05/2026

In wartime Ukraine, a city came together to make stars. ⭐

In 2025, Poltava held its first Star Walk. For a month beforehand, neighbors gathered to learn centuries-old carols and shape stars by hand from wood, clay, and mosaic. Then they carried them through the streets together.

What can a tradition like this offer people living through war?

Roman Music Therapy Services is honored to host Ukrainian music therapist Elmira Abasova, MT-BC, and folklorist Iryna Stavynska as they share what they learned from those who took part. We hope you'll join our community this Friday online for this conversation.

Join Ukrainian presenters Elmira Abasova, MT-BC, and Iryna Stavynska, Oct 9 at 8:30 AM ET on Zoom to explore Ukraine's Star Walk and resilience in wartime.

10/02/2026

We are starting ! Different members of the Roman Music Therapy team will share some of their favorite songs/interventions to use during the best season!🍂

First, we have founder Meredith R Pizzi to share a song she learned all the way back in her internship: Roll That Pumpkin🎃

Instrument(s): Voice, acapella

Materials: Plastic Pumpkin Bowl

Lyrics:
Roll that pumpkin down, down down, x3
It's time for Halloween.
Roll that pumpkin down, down, down x3
It's time for Halloween.
And we'll say... Boo! To the pumpkin
Boo! To the pumpkin, Boo! To the pumpkin,
We'll say... Boo!

Come back next Friday to see our next song of the series!👻

09/30/2026

We are excited to continue our monthly Jam Band series next month - just one month from today!

Registration is open and space is limited - sign up to secure your spot!

This October, our monthly Jam Band will be a Halloween Theme! 🎃

Get ready to play and sing along to festive songs – think: Monster Mahs, Thriller, and more! 👻

Event Details:
📅 Date: Friday, October 30th, 2026
🕖 Time: 3:00-4:00pm
📍 Location: Roman Music Therapy Services, 333 North Ave. Wakefield, MA
🎤Who: Teens and adults of all abilities, ages 16+ (suggested age range). This is open to the public, whether you are a current or former client, or if it will be your first time making music with us! Maximum of 8 participants. Each participant is allowed to come with one caregiver or support staff if needed.
💲Cost: $40 per participant, to pay in advance or pay at the door (cash or card). Please contact us if cost is a barrier.

Registration is required by October 26th - register here: https://bit.ly/4yNYAfJ