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Kayla Shafer

Kayla Shafer

Shafer Music Studio

location of Kayla ShaferSt Paul, Minnesota, United States

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Healthcare Leader & Business Owner

  • Education

    • University of Minnesota

      2011 - 2014
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Music Therapy

      Conducted music therapy research at U of M Fairview cancer center; presented research at the American Music Therapy Association national conference; published a paper in peer reviewed journal.

    • St. Olaf College

      2001 - 2005
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Music Education

      Activities and Societies: St. Olaf Band Studied instrumental music education at St. Olaf. Member of the Norseman Band, St. Olaf Band, Cantorei, Clarinet Choir, and Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble. Graduated with honors.

  • Experience

    • Self Employed

      Jan 2005 - now
      Shafer Music Studio

      I teach lessons on all band instruments as well as piano and guitar to students of all ages. I also teach adaptive lessons to students who may have difficulty learning with traditional methods.

    • Mounds View Public Schools

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2011
      Band Director

    • Schmitt Music

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2011
      Band Director

      Directed bands for grades 4-8 in several private and parochial schools. Led weekly group rehearsals and taught weekly private/small group lessons to beginning and intermediate band students. Communicated with parents and administration regarding student progress. Organized and led performances throughout the year.

    • North Memorial Health

      Apr 2014 - Apr 2016
      Music Therapist

      Provide individualized music therapy sessions for patients and families enrolled in North Memorial's hospice program and patients at Humphrey Cancer Center. Goals for patients and families during music therapy sessions may include life review, legacy projects, spiritual support, funeral planning, and/or symptom management.

    • Keynote Music Therapy

      Jan 2016 - now

      Keynote Music Therapy provides high quality music therapy services to healthcare organizations, schools, and private clients. Visit www.keynotemn.com to learn more.

      • Director of Services

        May 2016 - now

      • Founder, Music Therapist

        Jan 2016 - now

    • Children's Minnesota

      Apr 2016 - now

      Provide individual and group music therapy sessions within the pediatric inpatient setting.

      • Manager, Child Life/Music Therapy/Bereavement

        Dec 2022 - now

      • Music Therapist

        Apr 2016 - Dec 2022

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Music Therapist-Board Certified

      The Certification Board for Music Therapists
      Mar 2014