Our Music Therapy Team
Megumi Azekawa, MM, MT-BC, Neurologic Music Therapist, Fellow
Music Therapy Coordinator
Megumi has become an integral part of the local music therapy scene for the past decade by passionately promoting public awareness about music therapy. As the music therapy coordinator for Ted Brown Music Outreach, she is excited to collaborate and create programs that fit each client’s unique needs. Megumi holds a Master of Music in music therapy from Colorado State University and Bachelor of Music in saxophone performance from the University of Washington. She actively presents her music therapy expertise and clinical research at local, regional, and national levels.
Through music, Megumi believes that everyone can reach their potential regardless of age and ability. Her music therapy approach is client/family-centered, customized to each individual’s needs, and uses evidence-based music therapy interventions. She draws from clinical experiences in a variety of settings, including neurorehabilitation, neurologically-diverse communities, mental health, military-connected communities, eldercare and more.
Megumi also has deep interest in the neuroscience of music processing and loves to talk about it whenever she has an opportunity. Music processing in the brain can positively influence our movement, behaviors and mood. In her non-music therapy life, she enjoys time with family, venturing outdoors, reading mystery novels, and playing the saxophone in local ensembles.
Music Therapy Coordinator
Megumi has become an integral part of the local music therapy scene for the past decade by passionately promoting public awareness about music therapy. As the music therapy coordinator for Ted Brown Music Outreach, she is excited to collaborate and create programs that fit each client’s unique needs. Megumi holds a Master of Music in music therapy from Colorado State University and Bachelor of Music in saxophone performance from the University of Washington. She actively presents her music therapy expertise and clinical research at local, regional, and national levels.
Through music, Megumi believes that everyone can reach their potential regardless of age and ability. Her music therapy approach is client/family-centered, customized to each individual’s needs, and uses evidence-based music therapy interventions. She draws from clinical experiences in a variety of settings, including neurorehabilitation, neurologically-diverse communities, mental health, military-connected communities, eldercare and more.
Megumi also has deep interest in the neuroscience of music processing and loves to talk about it whenever she has an opportunity. Music processing in the brain can positively influence our movement, behaviors and mood. In her non-music therapy life, she enjoys time with family, venturing outdoors, reading mystery novels, and playing the saxophone in local ensembles.
Ben Kendall, MT-BC
Music Therapist
Hello! My name is Ben and I'm a music therapist at Ted Brown Music Outreach. I am offering music therapy services as well as adaptive music lessons in percussion and drum set.
In 2005 I found a passion for drumming that has been with me ever since. It was that passion paired with my expansive love for music that took me to Seattle Pacific University to study music therapy. Throughout my studies I was a member of Percussion Ensemble and took individual instruction from Prof. Dan Adams. I learned how to lead music therapy sessions and honed my skills in facilitating drum circles as well as playing guitar.
As a music therapist I have had the privilege of working with a several populations including people with mental health challenges, developmental delays, at-risk youth, and veterans. I am thrilled to be a part of the team at Ted Brown Music Outreach and I look forward to developing more music therapy opportunities in the community.
Outside of work I'm a husband, a father of two, and a member of the band, Pocket Giant. I love being outdoors, spending time with my kids, and going to concerts. The power that music can have in transforming people's lives frequently amazes me and I am honored to be in a position that can help with that.
Music Therapist
Hello! My name is Ben and I'm a music therapist at Ted Brown Music Outreach. I am offering music therapy services as well as adaptive music lessons in percussion and drum set.
In 2005 I found a passion for drumming that has been with me ever since. It was that passion paired with my expansive love for music that took me to Seattle Pacific University to study music therapy. Throughout my studies I was a member of Percussion Ensemble and took individual instruction from Prof. Dan Adams. I learned how to lead music therapy sessions and honed my skills in facilitating drum circles as well as playing guitar.
As a music therapist I have had the privilege of working with a several populations including people with mental health challenges, developmental delays, at-risk youth, and veterans. I am thrilled to be a part of the team at Ted Brown Music Outreach and I look forward to developing more music therapy opportunities in the community.
Outside of work I'm a husband, a father of two, and a member of the band, Pocket Giant. I love being outdoors, spending time with my kids, and going to concerts. The power that music can have in transforming people's lives frequently amazes me and I am honored to be in a position that can help with that.