
The 2025 Great Lakes Region of AMTA Conference will be held March 12-15, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Columbus, OH.
For more detailed information regarding the conference, please visit our Cvent page.
Conference News & Links
GLR 2025 Conference: Request for Volunteers
The GLR conferences cannot happen without the generous support of volunteers. We are looking for volunteers to fulfill a variety of roles at conference this year. This is an opportunity for MT-BCs to receive service [...]
GLR 2025 Concurrent Session Schedule Now Available!
We are pleased to share that the concurrent session schedule is now available to view on Cvent! We had 90 proposals submitted, which is incredible. It was difficult to narrow the selections down to the [...]
GLR 2025 Call for Research Poster Submissions!
The GLR 2025 Conference will host a Research Poster Session on Friday, March 14, 2025 from 3:15pm-4:15pm ET at the Hyatt Regency Columbus. This session will provider participants with an opportunity to present their research [...]
GLR 2025 Attendee Registration is now LIVE!
We are excited to announce that registration for the GLR 2025 Conference is now open and available to attendees. For more information on the conference, Institutes & CMTE courses, and more, visit the home page [...]
GLR 2025 Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities
The GLR 2025 Conference has many different opportunities to sponsor and support the event, which allows GLR to give back to the music therapy community in the region. For more information on ways that you [...]
GLR 2025 Internship Fair Sign Up
The GLR 2025 Conference will host an Internship Fair on Friday, March 14, 2025 from 3:15pm-4:15pm ET at the Hyatt Regency Columbus. The internship fair is for National Roster Internship Sites only. To sign up, [...]
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Thank you to our GLR 2025 Conference Sponsors!
GLR 2025 Bag Sponsor- Sam’s Fans
Celebrating a Decade of Healing
Sam's Fans is dedicated to supporting and enhancing Music and Art Therapy programs for seriously ill children and their families.
Learn more about Sam's Fans on their website: https://samsfans.org/
GLR 2025 Gold Sponsor- Expressive Therapies
Expressive Therapies' mission is to create a brave and empowering space for equality with – race, gender, sexuality, age, economic status, cognitive, physical, spiritual needs and those living with mental illness – through trauma informed care: music therapy, art therapy, dance/movement therapy and psychotherapy, to improve health and well-being.
Learn more about Expressive Therapies on their website: www.expressivetherapies.net
GLR 2025 Gold Sponsor- Healing Harmonies, LLC
Healing Harmonies, LLC, was founded in 2011 by Erica Flores, MT-BC. This agency was born out of a strong desire to make services accessible through creative and unconventional thinking as well as to educate and advocate throughout the community about the incredible power of music therapy. At Healing Harmonies, we believe in the power of music and art to nurture the mind, body, and spirit. Our compassionate team of board-certified music therapists and licensed art therapists create a safe and supportive space where individuals of all abilities can explore their creativity, express themselves freely, and embark on a journey of self-discovery. We are dedicated to providing accessible, client-centered care throughout Milwaukee, Waukesha, and beyond, empowering our clients to find their voice, build resilience, and achieve their full potential. Guided by our core values of compassion, humility, integrity, collaboration, and respect, we maintain the vision of creating an everlasting ripple effect of healing and growth throughout our community. Our Mission: "We empower individuals to be the best versions of themselves, utilizing music and art to access each individual's unique inner rhythm, making the walk of life a healthier and more fulfilling journey." For our clients: We offer a holistic and client-centered approach, providing a safe and supportive space to explore their inner world, process emotions, and discover new paths to healing. For our therapists: We cultivate a collaborative environment where therapists feel valued and respected. We encourage interdisciplinary teamwork, recognizing the unique strengths of each discipline to provide comprehensive and innovative care. Join us and experience the transformative potential of music and art therapy! Learn more about our services, our team, and our culture at www.hhmusictherapy.com
Learn more about Healing Harmonies on their website: https://www.hhmusictherapy.com/
GLR 2025 Gold Sponsor- Rainstick Dreams
At Rainstick Dreams, we value the tranquility of sustained sound. We make and sell four sizes of long duration rainstick instruments, which last anywhere from ninety seconds to twenty minutes. Customers have said that the rainsticks help them with a range of things, including stress relief, tinnitus management, falling asleep, coping with PTSD, finding calm in the wake of a tantrum, meditating, relaxation during massage, and more. Rainstick Dreams was established in 2020 by Noah and Jaclyn Rectenwald. Noah is responsible for designing and creating the premium sensory instruments, and Jaclyn’s background in specialty retail and customer service has helped launch and run the business. Today, RD is made up of a team of six people, who do everything from preparing parts, building rainsticks, sewing carrying bags, and making stands, to managing online retail platforms, shipping products all around the world, and the most recent undertaking of presenting local sound baths. You can browse the selection of rainstick instruments, carrying bags, and stands online at rainstickdreams.com. Videos are available on YouTube @rainstickdreams
For more information, visit their website https://rainstickdreams.com/.
Past Conferences
2024- Milwaukee, WI
2023- Fort Wayne, IN
2022- Virtual
2021- Virtual with MWR
2020- Schaumburg, IL
2019- Cincinnati, OH
2018- Ypsilant, MI
2017- Milwaukee, WI
2016- Indianapolis, IN
2015- Minneapolis, MN
2014- Rosemont, IL
2013 Columbus, OH
2012- Grand Rapids, MI