Maria offers music therapy services through her company, Ramey Music, individually and in group sessions. She works with adults and children with developmental disabilities, individuals on the Autism spectrum, Alzheimer’s patients, geriatric groups, students with learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and other populations.

Musical games and activities are powerful tools used that can significantly improve the social, emotional, cognitive and motor skills of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. However, many music therapy resources for this population are written with children in mind making it difficult to find suitable age-appropriate activity ideas for adults.This versatile collection of 100 group music activities is the perfect sourcebook to provide insight to music therapists new to working with this client group, and inspiration to those familiar with working with adults but are in need of fresh ideas. Each activity is developed in depth, with clear goals and instructions, and includes easy adaptations to suit a wide range of ability levels. Goal areas addressed in each activity are clearly defined and indexed for quick reference. With an accompanying CD and sheet music, this book contains a ready supply of lively and original songs that can be used by practitioners of all musical abilities.With this practical and inspiring resource, music therapists, caregivers and other professionals working with adults with developmental and cognitive disorders will never be short of age-appropriate ideas again. www.groupmusicactivities.comPublished by Jessica Kingsley PublishersJune 15, 2011ISBN13: 978-1849058575

Classical orchestral musician, chamber musician, solo instrumentalist. Playing flute, alto flute and piccolo.Current positions include principal flute, North Worcester County Symphony Orchestra; principal flute, New England Film Orchestra; principal flute, Firebird Pops Orchestra; and piccolo, Boston Civic Symphony

Private flute lessons, group lessons, coachings and workshops for all ages.

Private flute lessons for intermediate and advanced flutists and community flute choir.

Music therapist at a locked residential psychiatric facility for adults. Serving 3 separate units, providing group music therapy, specialized group sessions and one-to-one music therapy.

Founder, owner and manager of "Flute Finds," providing flutists with gifts and accessories.

Music therapist at a non-profit school/day program for adults with developmental disabilities. Provided group music therapy sessions, specialized music classes and other services designed to increase client skills and integration.