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Linda
T. Powell is devoted to using music as a tool to help children and
teens develop personal awareness, grow self-esteem, and expand healing
in their lives.
In
1992, she completed a three-year training program in the Bonny Method
of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) from the Southeastern Institute
for Music-Centered Psychotherapy. She obtained her Orff Music Level
3 Certification from Memphis State University (1984), Master of
Music Degree from the University of Michigan (1966), and Bachelor
of Music Education degree from Boston University (1964).
Linda taught music in public and private schools for more than 30
years. She also provided music and imagery sessions for individuals
and groups of children and adolescents in a variety of settings,
including public and private schools, after school programs, hospitals,
and residential treatment centers. From these settings, she was
inspired to write original stories to address the needs of the children.
She combined these stories with music and imagery to create an innovative
process for working with children. This process has proven effective
in various settings and is the motivation for her recent publication,
Stories, Music and Imagery (2007). In addition, she developed an
innovative character education program for Orff, which she introduced
to a variety of schools and churches.
Linda’s body of original work includes more than 150 stories
for children, several teaching manuals, and Orff music curriculums
(rhymes, songs, and dramas). All of Linda’s stories are written
to inspire children to find self-awareness and healing in their
lives. For a list of available materials, please follow the Products
link.
From the Adawehi Institute in Columbus, NC, Linda currently gives
Music and Imagery sessions for individuals and groups, Orff classes,
and drumming classes. She also offers preschool Orff classes and
piano lessons from her music studio in Tryon, NC. She presents at
schools, workshops and conferences when requested.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Association for Music & Imagery
AMTA (American Music Therapy Association)
SCBWI (Society of Book Writers and Illustrators)
American Orff-Schulwerk Association
ECMMA (Early Childhood Music and Movement Association)
WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS BY LINDA POWELL
June, 2007 Presentation: Stories, Music and Imagery
National Association for Music and Imagery Conference, Greenville,
SC
June, 2004 Demonstration of Preschool Orff Music:
Music and Imagery with Children
National Early Childhood Music and Movement Association Conference,
Lake Junaluska, NC
May, 2003 Workshop: Character Education through Orff Music
Artist in Residence, Watauba County Schools, Boone, NC
Jan., 2003 Workshop: Music and Imagery
Health Symposium: Adawehi Institute, Columbus, NC
June, 2002 Presentation: Music and Imagery in Elementary and
Middle Schools
National Association of Music and Imagery Conference, Atlanta, GA
Sept., 2002 Workshop: Healing Power of Music
Isothermal Community College, Columbus, NC
Feb., 2000 Workshop: Sound Ideas
Student Assistance Program Training (SAPA), Atlanta, GA
Aug., 2000 Presentation: Therapeutic Music
Guidance Counselors & Resource Teachers Catholic Center, Atlanta,
GA
1998
- 1999 Continuing education course for Atlanta teachers:
Therapeutic Music and Art, Atlanta, GA
May, 1998 Presentation: Music and Imagery with Children
Southeastern Institute for Music-Centered Psychotherapy, Atlanta,
GA
Nov., 1996 Workshop: Use of Music and Imagery with Children
Atlanta Public School Counselors and Social Workers, Atlanta, GA
Jan., 1996 Presentation: Healing Power of Music
Eagles Wings - Women's Interfaith Center, Atlanta, GA
1994-1996 Workshops: Use of Music and Imagery
To Your Health Seminars at UUAC Church, Atlanta, GA