I was researching apps. which may help one particular student with his expressive language and have discovered this. It sounds FAB! I am going to give it a whirl and let you know how I get on..........watch this space.......
Songify
Description: Perfect for iPhone, iTouch,
iPad or Android this FREE and easy to use app allows you to turn speech
into song. Simply “tap to record” and voila, Songify turns your speech into
awesome musical vocals set to upbeat tracks. Totally cool, right!? Don't like
the default track that comes with the app? No problem! The app boasts a variety
of tracks you can mix and re-mix your new song for $1 per track. You can even
save your recording and email it as an mp4 file to Facebook, Twitter or
Gmail.
Applications for Music
Therapy: Although I have used this
app with clients to focus on breath support, articulation and discussing social
concepts, Songify can also address expressive language, following directions,
and creativity. Just the other day I had one client talk about what he had for
breakfast and another talk about her feelings for a close friend. What a great
expressive tool!
Applications Outside of
Music Therapy: Great for addressing speech
and language goals and an excellent motivational tool for addressing behavioral
goals like following directions and impulse control.
Songify is loads of fun for
addressing all kinds of therapeutic goals, but really, it is a fun app for
everyone in the family. Download this FREE app for your kids and students
today!
Reviewed by: Bonnie Hayhurst, MT-BC
Music Therapist and owner of
http://groovygarfoose.com
