Live Interview
And why does that matter?
This is how a Mato agent talks. Take the other seat: answer a few and feel it follow the thread.
Podcast charts
Published by myaciuk
Join work besties, Lee-Anne Dowsett and Michelle Yaciuk as they discuss common topics for new music therapy grads.
On the charts
Every published chart this podcast appears in, in the snapshot behind this page. Each one links to the chart it came off.
From the feed
The latest episodes published to this podcast’s own RSS feed. Titles and descriptions are the publisher’s.
You may have survived practicum placements, internships, and certification exams, but, as the dust settles, a new challenger appears: the job interview! In this episode, Michelle and Lee-Anne discuss how to meet this challenge head-on with strength and confidence. While interview tips shared will help prepare you for these potentially stressful moments, your hosts also kindly offer a reminder that the hiring process does not determine our value as music therapists.
Practice makes perfect, allegedly, but should we care? Does perfect music therapy even exist? This episode explores the root causes of perfectionism and how our training might actually be getting in the way of effective music therapy practice. Michelle and Lee-Anne also discuss ways of combatting a results-focused mindset in order to embrace the process and celebrate the everyday victories (and failures) that truly lead to growth. Book Recommendation: Gilboa, A., & Hakvoort, L. (Eds.). (2022). Breaking Strings: Explorations of Mistakes in Music Therapy. ArtEZ Press. https://artezpress.artez.nl/books/breaking-strings Show Website: http://www.mtunplugged.ca CAMT: http://www.musictherapy.ca Reach out directly to us with questions Lee-Anne: ldowsett@cmu.ca Michelle: myaciuk@cmu.ca
Who doesn’t love a career-determining certification exam? In this episode, Michelle and Lee-Anne demystify the CBMT certification exam process, offering tips and strategies to help optimize your preparation. Their discussion covers topics such as exam formatting, helpful study resources, and dealing with test-anxiety. As a bonus, Michelle recounts a cautionary tale related to ill-advised post-exam alcohol purchases. Show Website: http://www.mtunplugged.ca CAMT: http://www.musictherapy.ca Reach out directly to us with questions Lee-Anne: ldowsett@cmu.ca Michelle: myaciuk@cmu.ca
Welcome to Music Therapy Unplugged: Real Talk with Lee-Anne and Michelle, a podcast for music therapists navigating the world of post-certification. This episode introduces your hosts—and new cheerleaders— Lee-Anne Dowsett and Michelle Yaciuk as they explore their own music therapy journeys and share their goals for the show. Becoming a professional can be a daunting crossroads for new grads that poses some big questions, from the practical to the existential. Michelle and Lee-Anne are here to help and invite you to come join the party! Want to connect with Lee-Anne or Michelle: Email at ldowsett@cmu.ca or myaciuk@cmu.ca
Ranking source
Apple Podcasts rankings via the Mato Topic Intelligence Platform.
Observed September 20, 2026.
Apple and Apple Podcasts are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Pairs with
Bring this source into Mato to read its transferable patterns, then turn them into an original show for your own audience.