A music therapist's review of the new album 'Use Your Words'

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This is what A Nation of Moms has to say about the album 'Use Your Words' by Plays Guitar:"If you are a parent, teacher or therapist, you NEEDthis CD in your toolbox…er, CD player. “Use Your Words†by

Plays Guitar is the representation of songs I have written in my head both for my children and for children I worked with when I wore the title “Music Therapistâ€. The songs on this CD meet needs. They talk about things that kids struggle with and offer solutions in the lyrics. It makes rules fun and easy to remember. It says things in a manner that kids can not only relate to, but understand. It communicates without a negative tone of voice, a sigh of frustration or a judgmental attitude…all things that we sometimes inadvertently tack on to our remonstrations and words of guidance when we are working with kids.If you have a

child…who can not remember the rules,who struggles to sit still,who can not communicate needs appropriately,who can’t eat certain foods,who can’t share,who aren’t the same as everyone else,who are a little clumsy or do embarrassing things,who are shy,who are overwhelmed by loud noises,who do not transition well,who lose their temper orwho are unsure about expressing their emotions or reading those of others …Then, you will be able to find a song on “Use Your Words†that you NEED!The only barrier I foresee is that the songs really are not age appropriate for teens and adults who also struggle with these things! (That might be because the CD was aimed at kids ages 2-6.)I cannot stop telling people about “Use Your Words.†I will be purchasing several copies of it to share with friends, family and other music therapists. It is definitely a must have!"You can also log in to win a free copy! Check it out here:http://anationofmoms.com/2010/11/use-your-words-by-jeremy-plays-guitar-giveaway.htmlFull disclosure: I am the mom of a child on the autistic spectrum and also an early childhood specialist and I helped write the songs! I hope you find it helpful. For more information, check it out at www.jeremyplaysguitar.com.

Thanks,Lizzie