Chana Jamison, Board Certified Music Therapist, Music Instructor
Chana Jamison is a Board Certified Music Therapist from the Bronx, NY. She also takes pride in her Jamaican roots, often infusing the dynamic rhythms of her heritage into her practice. She finds her passion in working with both senior citizens and children. Throughout her formative years, she nurtured her musical spirit, harmonizing in choirs and taking roles in plays. In 2016, as a sophomore at Howard University in Washington, DC she began teaching voice, piano, and guitar lessons at a local music school, public schools, and senior centers throughout the Maryland and DC metropolitan area. Once Chana completed her internships at Howard University Speech Pathology Clinic and Francis Fughs Early Childhood Center in Beltsville, Maryland, she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy and Jazz Voice Studies. Shortly after, she obtained her license to practice. Chana then began her work as a Music Therapist: facilitating Songwriting Workshops with Adolescent Psychiatry patients at Children's National Hospital (independently and with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation), and working with private practices, schools, daycares, nursing homes, and senior centers throughout the DC and NYC areas. She also serves as a Remote Practicum and Internship Supervisor to undergraduate students at her Alma Mater. Chana’s most cherished experience as a musician was singing background vocals for Patti Labelle at The Gershwin Prize for Popular Music Award show. Her goal as a Music Therapist is to help expand and diversify Music Therapy’s reach to populations who are in high need of these resources.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy and Jazz Voice Studies from Howard University, DC
License: Music Therapist Board-certified (MT-BC)
Classes Ms. Chana is offering : Music Therapy, Musicreative™, Piano and ukulele Lessons (beginning to intermediate), Voice lesson (all levels), Hug Melody Solo & Duo (all instruments) as well as in-home music music lessons and therapy.
“Ms. Chana is a wonderful teacher—she is experienced, patient, and skillful. She always welcomes my inputs and makes quick changes to adapt to my son’s needs.”
“My experience with Ms. Chana has been nothing short of extraordinary. My son, diagnosed with autism and nonverbal, has found an angel in her. From the moment we started music therapy sessions with her, I knew we were in capable hands. Ms. Chana exudes compassion, dedication, and an unparalleled level of creativity in engaging my son’s interest and attention. Her genuine love for what she does shines through in every session, and it’s evident that she truly cares about her clients’ well-being. What sets Ms. Chana apart is her unwavering commitment to her work. She goes above and beyond to tailor each session to my son’s unique needs and preferences. Her creativity knows no bounds, and she effortlessly incorporates various musical elements to capture my son’s imagination. But perhaps what I appreciate the most is Ms. Chana’s ability to unlock my son’s voice. Through her hard work and patience, she has managed to break through barriers and help my son express himself through sound. It’s nothing short of miraculous to witness the progress he’s made under her guidance. In Ms. Chana, we’ve found not just a therapist but a friend, mentor, and advocate for our son’s growth and development. I cannot recommend her highly enough to any parent seeking compassionate and effective therapy for their child.
Thank you, Ms. Chana, for being the guiding light in our son’s journey. You’ve made a profound impact on our lives, and we are forever grateful. Simply said, Ms. Chana is a Music Therapist Extraordinaire!”