CMU Faculty


Michelle Yaciuk
Associate Professor of Music Therapy
Program(s): Music Therapy
Email: myaciuk:@:cmu.ca
Office: D291
Michelle has been an acredited/certified and practicing music therapist since 2007 and specializes in working in pediatrics. She has specialized training in both Neurologic Music Therapy and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Music Therapy.
Her research/consultation work includes: supporting non-music therapist's efficacy of using music to aid in child development, support classroom music teachers in an inclusive setting and creating Melodies & ABC's early childhood music program.
Michelle successfully runs Prelude Music, a music therapy and music education business in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where she maintains her clinical skills with a team of music therapists and educators.
Areas of Teaching
Music Therapy
Education
MM, Western Michigan University (2009); BSc, University of Mary (2002)
Work in Detail
Teaching
- Intro to Music Therapy
- Music Therapy Children's Method 1 & 2
- Practicum Seminars 1-4
- Psychology of Music
Applied
2019 - Juno Judge - Best Children's Album
2018 - Rhythm 2 Recovery Training
2014 - Winner of Women Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Emerging Business
2012 - Juno Judge - Best Children's Album
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