This site is dedicated to the support and education of individuals and families using music and music therapy related modalities.

As an experienced music therapist, David Putano provides original music that supports school age development and autism; video lectures to educate birth moms and dads on how to utilize music listening to support rhythmic breathing during labor as well as video lectures for long term care facility staff regarding noise awareness and it's negative health consequences.

In the near future other music products and services will be made available including music for pediatric patients that provides education and diversion for various medical procedures such as MRIs, CAT scans, etc., original music for memorial services that contain personal information about the deceased in the lyrics that families can special order, many more albums for the child development/autistic population, and more!

Download "High Five" for FREE! - Click Here "High 5" is from MFTS and David Putano's first album for child development, autism and special needs use. Original music is the vehicle for goal areas that teach and support the development of speech and language, socialization skills, fine and gross motor movement and focus on learning and skill areas for progress through elementary school. These areas include support and teaching of counting skills, learning colors, taking of turns, knowing seasons and days of the week, identifying community helpers, etc.

Thank you,
David Putano, HPMT, MT-BC

Music Entertainment: Extended Care Facility Performance Tips

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Goal: To educate musicians who have no experience performing for extended care facilities (ECFs). This online, video based program will help performers learn what is required to optimize their music performance for the specific benefit of ECF audiences. Course completion certificate available upon request.*

Objectives: At the end if this 34 minute educational video participants will be able to:

1.	Describe the difference between music therapy and a music activity.
2.	Apply at least 5 performance concepts that your ECF audience will benefit from. (18 are discussed)
3.	Perform at least 3 styles of music that you audience relates to.
4.	Know who to report to with any negative responses by audience members.
5.	Adjust performance volume as to be heard but not be disruptive to clinical staff.

*To receive certificate you must complete the post test that is available as PDF.

ECF Post Test
Print off and complete post test. Email it to David (david@musicfromthestart.com) to receive course completion certificate.

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"When a musician "knocks on my door" and inquires about entertaining our residents I can now send them to David's program and be sure they present music in a thoughtful way that accounts for their unique circumstances, maximizing their enjoyment. As a certified music therapist, David shares his training and many years of experience with other musicians. And, when musicians can show me the course completion certificate from David's program, it helps me feel confident that the music activities we provide for our residents will be beneficial and enriching."

Maria Bradford, CTRS, CDP
Recreational Therapy Director, Orchard Villa

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"This video education program for musicians, new to extended care facilities, offers many "tips" on how to best utilize music, i.e., to tap into memories for our elders which helps maximize the benefit of the live music performance. Not being a music expert myself, nor having the time to devote to such a task, it is one less thing for me to worry about, but also ensures the best use of our facilities' resources."

Tara O'Rourke, LNHA, MA, CTRS, CDP, CADDCT, CDMC
Administrator, Goerlick Center for Alzheimer's and Dementia Care

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Course completion certificate available upon request. Email David at: davidputano@musicfromthestart.com for instructions.

For Appointments or Questions Contact David

Lyrical Imagery

Downloadable Album: 6 Songs (.mp3 format)

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Playlist: "Relax & Breathe," "The Ocean," "On Top Of The Mountain," "The Snow," "Appreciate Today," "The Ocean (Instrumental)"

MFTS and David Putano's second album titled Lyrical Imagery is a collection of relaxation and stress management pieces. Because we build associations so easily, music that elicits beautiful imagery and emotions can provide an effective, anticipated experience to symbolize and assist with sleep for children and parents. Play it everynight and see how your children will quickly associate the music with bedtime.

About Lyrical Imagery... Typically relaxation music consists of instrumental music or music with nature sounds. And typical relaxation exercises such as imagery or progressive muscle relaxation consist of, again, instrumental music with (or without) nature sounds with spoken imagery or directives. "With Lyrical Imagery I use sung imagery (lyrics) that utilize right and left hemispheres of the brain. The imagery here is about the ocean, on top of the mountain, snow, etc."

See (printable) research and rationale about Lyrical Imagery in the Resource Center - MT Lyrical Imagery 1, 2 and 3.

David's Basics in Education (Vol.1)

Downloadable Album: 7 Songs (.mp3 format)

Ordering & Information

Playlist: "High-5," "The Opposite Song," "Line-Up," "Days of The Week," "Colors of The Rainbow," "Count by 2s, 5s, 10s," "When Your Manners Shine"

Love music? Have fun with your child as you all sing, move, dance and learn!

David Putano, HPMT, MT-BC is a board certified music therapist and has worked with autistic children since 1992.

"A definition of music therapy that I have always focused on is: Music Therapy – using music for non-musical goals. Very simply, when I for example am playing guitar, supporting a child playing a keyboard, the goal is not to make beautiful music. The goal(s) might be to exercise fine motor coordination, or to demonstrate taking of turns, etc. If beautiful music is made that is “icing on the cake.” With this in mind I have written music that I provide in the music therapy group classes."

Original music is the vehicle for goal areas that teach and support the development of speech and language, socialization skills, fine and gross motor movement and focus on learning and skill areas for progress through elementary school. These areas include support and teaching of counting skills, learning colors, taking of turns, knowing seasons and days of the week, identifying community helpers, etc.

Informational Lecture for Expecting Families & Childbirth Professionals

LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: 15 & 42 min.

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Do you love music mom? Your child does! Enjoy your favorite music to ease labor and to establish creative traditions around music that will be unforgettable with your children and family! THIS LECTURE COMES IN TWO VERSIONS, A SHORT, 15min VERSION AND THE LONGER 42min VERSION. With many of us so busy, I hope this is beneficial. If you are interested in greater detail visit the 42 min version.

Informational Lectures for Nurses, STNAs, Activity Professionals and Recreation Therapists

LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: 62 min.	Additional Product Information
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Do you work in a long term care facility? Help your facility stand above the rest with this interesting information about a very important topic. And receive continuing education credits!

PRESENTATION SUMMARY:
This research based presentation addresses the important issue of lessening and eliminating stressful sound and noise in the clinical setting. How stressful sound/noise affects health and wellness of clients and residents will be discussed as well as how stressful sound/noise affects staff and our facility. Ultimately, strategies will be discussed and suggested on how to decrease and eliminate stressful sound/noise through awareness, positive change and creativity.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD: Lecture with power point slides

LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of this presentation individuals will be able to:

1.	List at least three negative effects on health of stressful sound/noise
2.	Identify at least two "easier, more common" strategies to lesson stressful sound/noise in the clinical setting
3.	Identify at least two "less common, harder to implement" strategies to lesson stressful sound/noise in the clinical setting