Jennifer Buchanan, BMT, MTA

Like music, Jennifer’s message is universal – it reaches people worldwide regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or location.

Have you heard a song and immediately felt goose bumps erupt from your skin or listened to a piece of music when your feet spontaneously began to tap?  Music can boost your mood, spark creativity and make you feel more connected to those around you.
Through the use of engrossing stories and memorable music, captured from her 20 years as a professional music therapist, Jennifer’s presentations maximize your conference spirit and uplift your audience, leaving them feeling:

• in a good mood and connected with others
• inspired and feeling hopeful about work and life
• creative and able to think outside of the box
• uplifted at the beginning or at the end of your event - ensuring their experience is remembered.

If you are looking for something different, entertaining and inspirational - this is it!  No previous music experience required.

Jennifer is one on Canada's most talented music therapists and inspirational platform presenters. She brings a rare combination of musical expertise and insights into human motivation, which makes her one of the most in-demand and dynamic communicators in the speaking profession today.  - Brian Lee CSP, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Custom Learning Systems Group Ltd

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Why a Music KeyNOTE at Your Conference?

Because music is a perfect connecter and stress reducer, allowing people to feel immediately uplifted and ready for the day.   It boosts our mood, builds up our team, sparks our creativity and hones in to what we value most in life.

“Jennifer your performance at the D42 Toastmasters Conference was simply spectacular. It has been a long time since I have seen a speaker connect with an audience as well as you did this morning. You had them laughing and crying and the message was beautiful. You have crafted one of the best presentations I have seen and I have seen a number. One of your best traits was the ability to adlib to meet the situations that were happening in the crowd of about 500 people. Outstanding job, and I highly recommend to any organization that want a dynamic speaker with a positive message.” – David Rodwell, Toastmasters International
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BIO: JENNIFER BUCHANAN, BMT, MTA

Presenting to health care agencies, professional groups, family caregivers and educators, Jennifer is a recognized expert on the wellness benefits of music for children, adults and seniors.

Jennifer is instrumental in the implementation of hundreds of music therapy programs through her well-established company JB Music Therapy  - currently serving over 1600 clients a week through the efforts of her specialized team - 18 staff in total.  She is the Past-President of the Canadian Association for Music Therapy and the Resident Expert for Autism Today.

Jennifer has regularly taught at the University of Calgary and Mount Royal University and is frequently interviewed on radio or television and quoted in health care and popular magazines including Chatelaine and Canadian Living.

As an author Jennifer has contributed to the text books Creating Connections in Nursing Care Through the Arts and the Autism Handbook 101 and is set to release her first book “Music Speaks” in Spring 2012.

Jennifer is a proud Member of the Global Speaker’s Federation and is based in Canada.

Jennifer's professionalism is truly outstanding. The only thing that outshines it is her capacity to understand what others need and then proceed to provide it for them in exactly the way they need it, using language that makes sense to them.  She has a rare combination of business acumen coupled with an innate sense of how to help others succeed. I recommend Jennifer's work as a speaker, facilitator and professional whole heartedly. Once this woman touches your life, you'll never forget her. - Sarah Elaine Eaton, PhD, Founder and Chief E-learning Strategist at Exceptional Webinars

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In addition to her CLASSIC KEYNOTE Jennifer also offers the following TRAINING:

The UpBeat of Aging

Musical memory is deep seated in the brain and is protected from many signs of aging, including significant neurological changes.
Through the use of stories and demonstrations you will gain knowledge and strategies for using music for greater wellness at home, at work and with those you care about.

Music can quite simply be a lifeline into our past.  This presentation will address how music can benefit your future.
You will leave wanting more music in your life to boost your mood, decrease your stress and improve your memory.

No Wrong Notes: Training for the Helping Professional

This HALF DAY, FULL DAY or TWO DAY TRAINING will provide you with tips for using music effectively with your patients, students, family and self.

Discover how music evokes memories, assists in retraining language, and offers alternative means of self-expression, while validating each persons’ strengths, leading to best health. This presentation will leave you with a better understanding of how music can enrich the lives of those you care about while enriching your life at the same time.

Jennifer is a fabulous speaker who is engaging, warm and humourous. She is comfortable with any size of crowd and has the wonderful knack of putting people at ease and making them feel like a million dollars. I'm in awe of her confidence and immense knowledge of her subject.
Judy Arnall,  Bestselling Author of: "Discipline Without Distress" and "Plugged-In Parenting"