BIO
Jane is an active freelance professional musician and has performed with orchestras and chamber ensembles throughout the GTA and beyond. Jane plays Principal French Horn with the Peterborough Symphony, and has completed yoga training and is a certified Yoga Instructor. Jane has completed Music Care Training to support her role as a Direct Services Worker with Karis Disability Services in Durham Region, where she has created, developed and facilitated music programs aimed at overall quality of life. Jane brings joy and comfort to others through her music practice as both a professional musician and scope of practice working with adults with disabilities.
Jane MacKay
Using Music Care as a Direct Services Worker
Jane is a professional freelance musician, music educator, yogi and works as a Direct Support Worker with Karis Disability Services in Durham Region. Jane will combine music and wellness strategies that have helped her develop a thriving music care program in her role working with people with disabilities. Jane will include tangible instructions and insights on how to set up and develop music care programs based on her own experiences and training.
An innovator and creative thinker, Jane is skilled at problem solving programming issues and making the most out of every music program she facilitates. This session is tailored for professionals seeking to harness the therapeutic benefits of music in their roles as a Developmental Services Worker or PSW. Join Jane for an empowering session that will equip you with fresh and inspiring ideas on how to use music in daily programming as a support services worker.