1900 W. Stadium Blvd., Suite E • Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Phone (734) 395 - 4765 • Fax (772) 673 - 8347 • E-mail: mikebrownell@mtsa2.com

Mike D. Brownell, MME, MT-BC

Education
	1997 - 2000 The University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Master of Music Education in Music Therapy (with honors) § Thesis: The Use of Musically Adapted Social Stories to Modify Behaviors in Students with Autism: Four Case Studies 1993 - 1997 The University of Denver Denver, Colorado § Bachelor of Music in Double Bass Performance
Certifications
	Nonviolent Crisis Intervention/Prevention (CPI) · Certified (February 2001) Certification Board for Music Therapists, Inc. · Music Therapist – Board Certified (July 2000)
Clincal Experience
	Oncology – Adolescents and Young Adults Early-Childhood inclusive large-group music therapy. Children (grades 3-12) with Emotional Impairments. Children (P-K-12) with Developmental, Physical, and/or Learning Disabilities. Adapted music lessons for children with Developmental Disabilities. Adults with Developmental Disabilities Geriatrics Grade-school children who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing
Academic publications
	Brownell, M. D., Frego, R. J. D., Kwak, E-M., & Rayburn, A. (2004). The Kodály approach to music therapy. In A. A. Darrow (Ed.), Introduction to approaches in music therapy (pp. 25-33). Silver Spring, MD: American Music Therapy Association. Standley, J., Johnson, C. M., Robb, S. L., Brownell, M. D., & Kim., S-H. (2004). Behavioral approach to music therapy. In A. A. Darrow (Ed.), Introduction to approaches in music therapy (pp. 103-123). Silver Spring, MD: American Music Therapy Association. Brownell, M. D. (2002). Musically adapted social stories to modify behaviors in students with autism: Four case studies. Journal of Music Therapy, 39, 117-144. Brownell, M. D., Weldon-Stephens, A., & Lazar, M. (2002). Getting music therapy into the public schools: Three different approaches. In B. L. Wilson (Ed.), Models of Music Therapy Interventions in School Settings (pp. 141-162). Silver Spring, MD: American Music Therapy Association.
Presentations
	Brownell, M.D. (2006). Music Therapy and Child-Centered Play for Children on the Autism Spectrum. University of Missouri – Kansas City, teleconference lecture (1 hour). March 15, 2006. Brownell, M.D. (2005). Music Therapy for Children on the Autism Spectrum. Autism Society of Washtenaw County (2 hours). January 13, 2005. Brownell, M. D. & Ghetti, C. M. (2004). From Alpha to Z-Scores: A Guide to Basic Statistics for Music Therapists. American Music Therapy Association National Conference (2 hours). November 19, 2004. Ghetti, C. M. & Brownell, M. D. (2004). Music Therapy and Wellness: Past and Present. American Music Therapy Association National Conference (1 hour). November 20, 2004. Brownell, M. D. & Sayre, C. J. (2003). Synthesizing the Greenspan (Floor-time) Model and Music Therapy for Children with Autism. American Music Therapy Association National Conference (1.5 hours). November 21, 2003. Brownell, M. D. & Ghetti, C. M. (2002). Making Sense of the Results Section: A Guide to Basic Statistics for Music Therapists. CMTE Course Presentation (5 hrs.). American Music Therapy Association National Conference. October 31, 2002. Wilson, B. L., Darrow., A. A., Affholder, C., Brownell, M. D., Coleman, K., Grand, L., Lazar, M., Schwartz, E., Simpson, J., Snell, A., & Weldon-Stephens, A. (2001). Music Therapy as a Related Service: How to Get Into the Public Schools. CMTE Institute panel presentation. American Music Therapy Association National Conference. October 24, 2001. Gamm, B. J. & Brownell, M. D. (2001). An Introduction to Music Therapy for Children with Autism. Project PLAY (1hr. 30 min). September 28, 2001. Brownell, M. D. (2000). The Use of Musically Adapted Social Stories to Modify Behaviors in Students with Autism: Four Case Studies. Research Poster Presentation. American Music Therapy Association National Conference. November 18, 2000. Gamm, B. J. & Brownell, M. D. (2000). Musical Stress Busters for the Holidays. Autism Society of Washtenaw County (2 hours). November 9, 2000 Brownell, M. D. (2000). Music Therapy Private Practice: Notes from the First Six Months in the Field. The University of Kansas: Guest Lecture (1 hr. 20 min). October 19, 2000. Brownell, M. D. (2000). An Introduction to the Theory of Multiple Intelligences and its Relationship to Music Therapy Practice. The University of Kansas: Guest Lecture (1 hour). October 17, 2000. Brownell, M. D. (2000). Preparation for the Defense of a Graduate Thesis in Music Therapy. The University of Kansas: Guest Lecture (1 hour). October 17, 2000. Brownell, M. D. (2000). The Use of Musically Adapted Social Stories to Modify Behaviors in Students with Autism: Four Case Studies. Student Research Session (20 min). American Music Therapy Association Midwest Regional Conference. April 8, 2000. Engen, B., Brownell, M. D., Connoley, C., Hess, S., Guth, D., & Roberts, A. T. (2000). Student Panel: Getting Ready for the Profession. Panel presentation (2hrs). American Music Therapy Association Midwest Regional Conference. April 7, 2000. Brownell, M. D. (2000). The Integration of the Musical Intelligence of Learners with Autism: A Music Therapy Perspective. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders. (1hr. 15min). February 25, 2000. Brownell, M. D. (1999). The Effect of Musically Adapted Social Stories on the Problem Behaviors of Students with Autism: Pilot Case Studies. Research poster presentation. World Congress of Music Therapy. November 20, 1999. Brownell, M. D., et al. (1999). Music Therapy in Hospice. In-service workshop presented at Douglas County Hospice, Lawrence, Kansas. April 22, 1999. Brownell, M. D. (1999). The Effects of Preferred Music Listening on the Exercise Endurance of Well College Students. Research poster presentation. Kansas Music Educator’s Association. February 26, 1999.
Professional memberships
	Autism Society of Michigan, Member (2003 – Present). American Music Therapy Association, Member (1997 - Present). Michigan Music Therapists, Member (2000 - Present). Council for Exceptional Children, Associate Member (1999 - Present). CEC MRDD Division, Member (2001 - Present). CEC Early Childhood Division, Member (2001 – Present). Autism Society of America, Member, (1999 - Present). International Society of Bassists, Member (1997 - Present).
Positions Held
	American Music Therapy Association, Professional Advocacy Committee: Great Lakes Regional Representative (2002 – Present). Music Therapy Perspectives. Editorial board member for music therapy clinical research journal (2007 – present).
Volunteerism
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Washtenaw County (2006 – Present).
Awards received
	Pi Kappa Lambda: Music Honorary Society (2000) Diana Ice Scholar in Music Therapy: Scholarship recipient (1999) The University of Kansas, Department of Music Education & Music Therapy: Scholarship Recipient (1998) The University of Denver, Hornbeck Scholar (1997) The University of Denver, Lamont School of Music Chamber Music Competition: Winner (1997) The University of Denver, Lamont School of Music Honors Solo Competition: Runner-up (1997) Rocky Mountain International Double Bass Competition: Fourth Place & Judges’ Prize (1996) Alpha Lambda Delta, National Academic Honor Society Initiate (1994) The University of Denver, Lamont School of Music: Scholarship Recipient (1993 – 1997)
Professional experience
	2006 – Present All Media Guide Freelance Writer § Composed reviews of classical CDs for on-line publication. 2005 – Present SMART Project Intervener § Stories and Music for AYA Resilience During Transplant. Oncology; hospital setting. 2002 – Present Music Therapy Services of Ann Arbor Director, Owner, Music Therapist § Music therapy agency providing music therapy services to individuals in Southeast Michigan. 2001 – 2002 Birmingham Public Schools Birmingham, Michigan Music Therapist § Early Childhood Inclusive group music therapy 2001 - 2002 Forest Avenue School Ypsilanti, Michigan Music Teacher · Teacher for children (grades 3-12) with emotional impairments. 2000 - 2001 Monroe Community Mental Health Monroe, Michigan Music Therapist · Group and individual music therapy for adults with developmental disabilities. 2000 - Present Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan Practicum Supervisor · Level I undergraduate practicum students observing clinical work. 2000 - 2002 Music for Life Ann Arbor, Michigan Music Therapist · Subcontracted music therapy services. 1999 - 2000 Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Dubuque, Iowa Acting Assistant Principal; Section Bass 1999 - 2000 Cedar Falls/Waterloo Symphony Cedar Falls, Iowa Section Bass 1998 - 1999 Trinity Respite Care Lawrence, Kansas Care Provider · Provided social interaction and music services to an adult with developmental disabilities. 1998 U. of Kansas Midwestern Music Camp Lawrence, Kansas Instructor · Instructor of double bass for music camp. Worked with middle- and high-school aged students. 1995 - 1997 Cherry Creek School District Englewood, Colorado Instructor · Instructor of beginning strings program for students in fourth and fifth grades. 1990 - 1993 Reno Philharmonic Orchestra Reno, Nevada Section Bass