Author: Whole Vibes
A super hero in her own right, Erica Lyles captivates clients and students of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and diagnoses through music therapy and music experiences. She caters to specific needs and goals of clients and facilitates a non-threatening experience for them to achieve optimal success. When she’s not singing with kids with autism to elicit communication, or playing the piano to guide a stressed out client to relaxation, she is creating musical experiences and opportunities to reach and empower the world! Erica Lyles, MT-BC, (Board-Certified Music Therapist) and Superhero
Meet the Team
We pride ourselves on having a diverse team from various ethnicities, backgrounds and experiences! Check out our team of Teachers and Music Therapists!
Ms. Megan
Music Therapist
Megan earned her bachelor’s degree in music therapy from Florida Gulf Coast University. Her primary instrument is voice, but she also plays guitar, ukulele, and piano. Megan completed her 6-month internship at Golisano Children’s Hospital in Fort Myers, Florida and has additional experience with adult mental health, children with intellectual disabilities and older adults with dementia. Megan adores working with children and is so excited to join the Whole Vibes family!
Ms. Gabby
Music Teacher
Ms. Gaby is a trained opera, jazz and contemporary singer. She plays and teaches the guitar, ukulele and a piano. She has 10 siblings of all age groups and has had experience in managing behavior, providing care, and making sure everyone is having fun in a safe environment. She’s worked with kids as an aftercare counselor and now teaches music as she will soon pursue a career in music therapy. She’s inspired to make a change with these students which keeps her waking up each and every morning. She says, “Let’s create a musical world together, one student at a time.”
Mr. James
Music Teacher
James is a musician and teacher from West Palm Beach Fl. James has a passion for performing at church and writing new music. He earned his degree in music in 2017 from Florida Southern College. Currently he is working with Whole Vibes and teaching at The Learning Academy, assisting kids with special needs develop though music.
My Black Life
If you’ve met me, chances are you’ve noticed that I am a black music therapist. Most people don’t know what a music therapist is at all and seeing a black one is rare on most days.
As you know, I stand with all people of all backgrounds, needs and abilities, ages, races and beliefs. I’ve been blessed to work with so many people and enhance their lives in some way through music therapy and music experiences. I am grateful for the opportunities and I absolutely believe black lives matter.
With all that’s illuminated in the world at this time, I need your support now more than ever. If you have it in you, please use your voice to stand against injustice- however that may be- in your own way!
Let’s not talk about politics. It’s not my thing.
Let’s agree to make the world a better place.
A place where I and others that look like me can continue to passionately pursue the work we love without fear or anxiety…and just plain live and breathe like everyone else.
I’m here to make a difference and will continue to do so.
I’m speaking from the heart on this. Thanks for listening.
Sincerely,
Erica Lyles, MT-BC 
We LOVE seeing you online!
If you haven’t yet, schedule your virtual session TODAY!
Virtual sessions support:
- Meaningful Social Interactions
- Communication Skills
- Motor Functioning
- Creative Expression
- Stress Relief
- Emotional Support
and MORE all through your computer screen!
Click here to schedule your initial comprehensive evaluation! https://square.site/book/X095CZ9HCYT7X/whole-vibes
This is a reminder to WASH YOUR HANDS!
STAY CONNECTED!
Check out our Facebook page to find out the latest tips, resources, songs and uplifting posts!
https://www.facebook.com/mywholevibes
Specials for YOU
Be blessed and stay well,
Erica
Online and Specials!
We are offering sessions ONLINE!!
In the midst of everything going on in the world, we don’t want you to miss out on music therapy groups or your one on one sessions, so we are doing sessions online! If you are healthy, our office is still currently open; however, if you are not and/or don’t want to take the chance, join us online!
It’s easy to do. I’ll send you a link to our session and you can join me live. That’s it!! (I may ask you to have some instruments or supplies on hand if you have them).
Click here to schedule your initial Evaluation (for new clients) or your routine session! https://square.site/book/X095CZ9HCYT7X/whole-vibes
Would love to see you!
One on one sessions are perfect for:
Music Therapy Sessions and Adapted Music Lessons for those with special needs or needing extra learning supports to learn an instrument!
FREE 30 min music group for the next couple of weeks!
Check out the Facebook Group: “Music Therapy and Music Tribe” for more info. On Mondays and Wednesdays right before lunch time!
https://www.facebook.com/mywholevibes
Here’s a clip of our online session this morning!
Schedule your own Music Party or Group ONLINE
Are you missing your friends?? Let’s do music all together online! Just schedule a group session with me and I’ll share the link with your group and we can all have fun together…just like old times! Everyone will be in their own home and safe and healthy!
Schedule here:https://square.site/book/X095CZ9HCYT7X/whole-vibes
Special Offer!
STAY HEALTHY AND SAFE!
SEE YOU ONLINE!
-Erica
Preventative Measures
Here are a few ways we are staying healthy and asking our amazing families to help us by doing their part:
- Instruments are cleaned after each session. We use lysol or Clorox products to wipe each and every instrument and supply used in each session. If your loved one is sensitive to any of these products, please let me know and provide a preferred alternative.
- We are washing our hands and using hand sanitizer constantly! Please don’t be alarmed if we pause a session to wash our hands or use hand sanitizer especially after a sneeze or cough. If your loved one is sensitive to generic alcohol based sanitizer, please let me know and provide a preferred alternative.
- We are staying home when we are sick and want you to as well! Please help us not spread germs to any of our team and we will do the same! If your loved one or you are sick, please cancel your session (try to do so 24 hours in advance) and we will make sure to get you on the schedule when you are better-I promise!
How can we still have sessions if we are sick?
LET’S SKYPE!
I’ve been facilitating some skype sessions for over a year with clients and for my own personal vocal coaching and it works great! We will just have to plan ahead, be creative and make sure you have visuals, supplies and ways to make music at home. We can also do this if you’re not sick as well! Just let me know!
What to do when home sick:
- Rest
- Hydrate
- Eat healing foods
- Listen to music!
Unlock my relaxation strategies post from a while back! https://mywholevibes.com/2019/04/29/whole-vibes/ the password is: wholevibestribe1
Upcoming Events and Groups!
We are thankful for our community partners that collaborate and support us and our music therapy mission!
ACCESS LIFE, BEST BUDDIES, PARENT’S NIGHT OUT AND MORE!
Check out the latest happenings with Whole Vibes Music Therapy and our Partners in the Community!
We had a great time at The Access Life Expo in West Palm Beach, Florida last weekend!
Check out this post about it:
Raffle WINNERS!
Congrats to our raffle winners from The Access Life Expo: Kate and Colleen! Please check your emails to claim your prizes! You have until the end of Friday and then another name will be drawn!
SATURDAYS are ON!
We are now offering some Saturday afternoon sessions! If you are interested, please let me know as these sessions are by appointment only and will fill up fast! Text me: 561-501-1086. You can also create an appointment request via this link:
https://square.site/book/X095CZ9HCYT7X/whole-vibes
BEST BUDDIES WALK 2020
We have had the honor to collaborate with our Friends at Best Buddies and would love for you to join us at their Walk on May 16, 2020! One of our very own clients will be singing the National Anthem for the occasion and we’d love for you to walk with us! Spread the word!
Click here to register! https://www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org
Join us for Parent’s Night Out in Jupiter! Only $10 per child!
What’s New??
Check out the latest happenings with Whole Vibes Music Therapy and our Partners in the Community!
Interability Chorus is in full SING!
We had our second rehearsal this week and it was AMAZING! This group is already sounding great and we are working so hard!
This semester, we are focusing on emotions and how to express them in the music we sing! We tuned into a video session with our speech therapist consultant friend who gave us tips on how to change our facial expressions and body language to convey certain emotions! We learned so much!
Mark your calendars for our performance on May 15th at 6pm!
Welcome, James!
Mr. James Smith, a local musician and private instructor in Palm Beach County joined The Whole Vibes team in January! He is passionate about teaching music and has a heart for our teens and adults with autism. He is helping in a big way at The Learning Academy at The Els Center of Excellence and we can’t wait to work with him in more sessions and classes as we continue to grow!
SATURDAYS are ON!
We are now offering some Saturday afternoon sessions! If you are interested, please let me know as these sessions are by appointment only and will fill up fast! Text me: 561-501-1086. You can also create an appointment request via this link:
https://square.site/book/X095CZ9HCYT7X/whole-vibes
BEST BUDDIES WALK 2020
We have had the honor to collaborate with our Friends at Best Buddies and would love for you to join us at their Walk on May 16, 2020! One of our very own clients will be singing the National Anthem for the occasion and we’d love for you to walk with us! Spread the word!
Click here to register! https://www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org
NEW GROUPS for YOU!
Check out these new group opportunities in Palm Beach County!
Interability Chorus for Adults ages 16+ with Special Needs- Starts January 27th! Sign up by January 17th!
AND we are starting music therapy groups for all ages at The Els Center of Excellence the week of January 27th!
Sign up Here (Click Links):
Inter-Ability Chorus: January 27 – May 15 (Monday class performance on Friday) 15 session plus performance cost: $400.00
Inter-Ability Chorus:http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=raoteqdab&oeidk=a07egt6n8kn7ae5f4e3
Music Therapy for Young Adults Session One: January 27 – March 9 (Tuesday) 8-week session cost per session: $200.00
Music Therapy for Young Adults Session One –http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=raoteqdab&oeidk=a07egu5pvgkd8669407
Music Therapy for Young Adults Session Two: March 31 – May 19 (Tuesday) 8-week session cost per session: $200.00
Music Therapy for Young Adults Session Two –http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=raoteqdab&oeidk=a07egu5qqf3ba6ba31b
Music Therapy (Ages 6 – 18) Session One: January 27 – March 9 (Monday) 7-week session cost per session: $175.00
Music Therapy Session One –http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=raoteqdab&oeidk=a07egu5qqyq4b509944
Music Therapy Ages 6 – 18) Session Two: April 6 – May 18 (Monday) 7-week session cost per session: $175.00
Music Therapy Session Two –http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=raoteqdab&oeidk=a07egu5rgtl02c871f5
Sign up soon to save your spot!!
2020 is HERE!
Let’s enter 2020 with expectation and a smile
What are you expecting to do and see this year?
We at Whole Vibes expect to:
- Continue to provide outstanding music therapy and music experiences to individuals and groups with various needs and backgrounds.
- Have 2 more successful seasons of our Interability Chorus and establish an additional chapter to expand this awesome program.
- We have a GREAT relationship at our current office in Jupiter AND we look forward to opening up a “Whole Vibes House” of our own!
- Facilitate more speaking and teaching opportunities in the community.
- Have a team of 3 music therapists, teachers, and or creatives to serve more clients and provide more resources to the community!
We at Whole Vibes are smiling because:
- We are grateful for clients and families like YOU!
- We get to help our families through music therapy and love what we do!
- We believe that these dreams and goals will happen!
Thank you for your support in 2019. We are excited about this year and if you are interested in helping us make these dreams a reality, please contact: erica@mywholevibes.com
Please share your expectations for your business, family or self for this year! We are all in this together. Cheers to an amazing year!