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 (BMGIM) 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, and drumming classes. She teaches Orff music classes and piano lessons from her studio in Tryon, NC.

Linda is available for workshops, school residencies, and presentations.

WORK EXPERIENCE	2001 - 2009	Private sessions, classes, and workshops
	2007 - 2009	Therapeutic drumming, CooperRiis Healing Farm
	1999 - 2001	Inner Harbour Hospital, Douglasville, GA Orff music and imagery - children and adolescents
	1992 - 1999	Music and imagery with at-risk children in Atlanta
	1986 - 1999	Music teacher in Atlanta Public Schools
	1995 - 1997	Music and imagery at Brawner Hospital, Atlanta, GA
	1984 - 1986	Created and taught in a preschool in Atlanta, GA
	1974 - 1989	Children's Choir Director - 2 churches in Atlanta, GA
	1964 - 1984	Music teacher in public and private schools Preschool, elementary, middle, high school
EDUCATION	1992	Bonny Method Guided Imagery and Music Completed 3 year program
	1984	Orff Music Level 3 Certification Memphis State
	1966	MM University of Michigan
	1964	MusB Boston University
PUBLICATIONS	2008	Article: Imagination, Differently Abled News Network, 1.09
	2007	Article: Journal of the Association for Music and Imagery: An Adaptation of the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music for Public Schools, Volume 11, 2007-2008
	2007	Book: Stories, Music, and Imagery:   A Doorway To Child's Self-Esteem ISBN: 978-1-59571-201-1

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Association for Music & Imagery
SCBWI (Society of Book Writers and Illustrators)
American Orff-Schulwerk Association
ECMMA (Early Childhood Music and Movement Association)

WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS BY LINDA POWELL
November, 2009 Presentation: Stories, Music and Imagery
North Carolina Music Educators Conference, Winston-Salem

March, 2009 Workshop for parents and staff – Stand By Me Program
Stories, Music, and Imagery, Lenoir, NC

March, 2008 Presentation: Stories, Music and Imagery
Children’s Health Care, Egleston Hospital, Atlanta, GA

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