Music Therapy Solutions is grateful for Nellie Doty’s mentorship. With 30+ years’ experience and commitment to music therapy’s unique capacity to address a variety of challenges in people’s lives, Nellie’s insight is invaluable.

A native of Beaumont, TX, Mrs. Doty is a graduate of Monsignor Kelly High School. She attended Lamar University and then transferred to Texas Woman’s University in Denton, TX to receive her B.S. in Music Therapy with a minor in Psychology. She continued to further her education by attending several universities earning additional certifications.

Nellie worked as the first full-time music therapist in Houston Public Schools. In addition to music education and special education, Nellie worked in psychiatric hospitals, state schools, had a thriving private practice and provided consulting services as well as she has presented at conferences.

Nellie served with the following professional and community organizations: Certification Board for Music Therapists, American Music Therapy Association (Delegate and Committee Chairperson), Southwestern Music Therapy Association (Past President and Board of Directors), Texas Music Education Association, Texas Black Music Educators, Manna House – The Third Ward Food Pantry (Board Member), and the Alzheimer’s Association.

In her free time, Nellie enjoys spending time with family and catching up with friends.

Brandy Jenkins, MA, MT-BC joined Music Therapy Solutions in the Fall of 2016, serving adults with IDD, well older adults, and those living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Brandy has experience in working with children with varying needs, both in and out of the school setting. She also has training in Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) techniques and has completed training for Level II of the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM).

Brandy graduated from West Texas A&M University (BM – Music Business) in 2008. In 2010, she decided to pursue her degree in Music Therapy through the Masters Equivalency program at Texas Woman’s University. Brandy graduated with her Masters in Music Therapy in 2016 and has been board certified since 2013, through the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT).

Though able to employ a variety of techniques, Brandy believes in a humanistic foundation through which individuals are supported as a whole and not simply as a diagnosis. As one of the initial members of Music Therapy Solutions, Brandy’s innovative approach supports our practice’s measured, yet vital growth.

Carey Dyer, MT-BC, is excited to be a part of the Music Therapy Solutions team. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music from Union University and a Master of Arts in Communication from Southwestern Seminary. After 12 years as a professional entertainer in various live music theaters, Carey began exploring the amazing field of music therapy through the MTED (Music Therapy Equivalency Distance) program at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in Terre Haute, Indiana.

During his journey towards a music therapy board certification, Carey completed practicum work at an Alzheimer’s Center, a children’s hospital, and a chemotherapy infusion unit. 

Since completing his MT certification in 2022, Carey has been privileged to work with senior adults in memory care, young adults with intellectual disabilities, and persons who have experienced a stroke or other TBI.

When Carey is not practicing music therapy or leading music at his church, he enjoys spending time with his loving wife and their two sons. Carey and Dena recently published a book together — Love at First Fight (Barbour Books), a light-hearted devotional book for couples. When he finds a few extra moments, you might catch Carey watching old Andy Griffith Show reruns and drinking Mountain Dew.

Brian Radcliffe is a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), freelance musician, music educator, and producer residing in Dallas. A native of Houston, Brian spent his formative years listening to his mother play piano, singing with his grandmother, studying drum set and piano, and performing in various church, school, and rock bands as a drummer.

Wanting to pursue a career in music, Brian moved to Denton in 2010 where he completed a B.A. in Music (Drum Set/Percussion) at the University of North Texas. During his time in school, he taught lessons on drum set, piano, guitar, and bass, directed student bands of all skill levels, performed professionally with dozens of bands all over DFW, toured nationally and internationally with his original bands, and recorded on numerous albums. He continues his writing, recording, performing and producing work to this day.

Feeling a deep need to do more with his music, Brian decided to stay in Denton and pursue a degree in Music Therapy at Texas Woman’s University. He worked with a plethora of populations in his practicum spanning children with special needs in school districts, juveniles in detention, adults with severe developmental disabilities, and seniors with Alzheimer’s/dementia. In 2019, he moved to the Rio Grande Valley where he completed his internship at RGV Music Therapy and worked with at-risk teens, young adults with special needs, veterans in assisted living, hospice, and more.

Brian graduated from TWU with a B.S. in Music Therapy in early 2020 and obtained his MT-BC in March of 2020. He then moved back to Dallas and has since been working with kids and teens in mental health via Telehealth. Brian joined Music Therapy Solutions in May of 2022. As a valued member of our team, Mr. Radcliffe provides meaningful music therapy interventions with rhythm, song and instrumentation to adults with dementia/Alzheimer’s disease. His thoughtful and informed approach serves our clients well.

In his spare time, Brian can be found attending concerts, playing golf, skating, painting, traveling, enjoying the outdoors, and doing crossword puzzles with his grandmother.

Madelyn Morgan, MT-BC is excited to be a part of the Music Therapy Solutions team. For several years, Madelyn participated as a member of the chorus and a member of the marching band playing the Euphonium. Through personal experience growing up with a brother diagnosed with Autism, she wanted to use her passion for music to benefit others just like her brother. That’s when she decided to start pursuing her career as a Music Therapist.

Madelyn earned her B.S. in music therapy at Texas Woman’s University in 2022. Immediately following graduation, she relocated to Fort Lauderdale, Florida to complete her internship at VITAS Healthcare. During her time there she gained a passion for working with the Older Adult population. After completing her internship, she moved back to Texas to start her journey in earning her MT-BC. Madelyn earned her MT-BC in 2024. As a full-time music therapist, working with Music Therapy Solutions, Madelyn has grown her passion and knowledge in working with older adults and in working with individuals and groups with IDD.

In her free time, Madelyn loves spending time with friends and family, binge-watching reality tv, and going on new adventures with her fiancé. In working with Music Therapy Solutions, Madelyn is looking forward to expanding her use of creativity in her work and continuing to bring smiles to those with whom she works.

Tania van Bree was born and raised in Austin, TX and now lives in Buda. She earned a Bachelors of Music Performance from DePaul University and a Masters of Arts, Entertainment, Media Management from Columbia College of Chicago. She is also a certified Music Together® teacher and center director with 11 years of experience in early childhood music. Working towards finishing her degree at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Tania is currently a Board-Certified Music Therapist at Music Therapy Solutions.

Her previous practica experiences include working in trauma-informed music therapy for young people at the Phoenix Center, working with early childhood classes at the Rise School of Austin, and with older adults and memory care groups through Music Therapy Solutions. She is excited to continue providing a humanistic and empathy-driven music therapy approach to clients as she expands her experience with Music Therapy Solutions in the Austin area.

As a special needs mom, she was inspired to become a music therapist because of the experiences she gained integrating her musical talents into play, communication, and engagement with her daughter and non-speaking son. When she is not making music with her family, she is advocating for rights of autistic individuals, leading her Girl Scout troop, or hiking and kayaking around central Texas.

Elizabeth received her MA in Music Therapy from SRH Heidelberg in 2022. She previously worked as a Music Teacher and Choir Director in public schools in and around the DFW metroplex after receiving her BA in Music from Dallas Baptist University in 2014.

Elizabeth has received clinical training in a variety of settings and brings a unique perspective to here clinical practice. Working with NICU nurses, family members, and adolescents on the spectrum in Ghana shaped her view of advocacy and cultural relevance. Her view of holistic, client-centered care was shaped by her practicum work in a Colorado nursing home. She completed her internship in Burleson, TX working with individuals of all ages and varying physical and cognitive skills. This has widened her view of the possibilities in Music Therapy. She has thoroughly enjoyed each of her experiences and particularly favors the NICU and Geriatric populations.

In her free time she enjoys outdoor music and cultural experiences, picnics, sitting in the sun, meeting in coffee shops, learning new things, walking in nature, and singing in most moments. In the future Elizabeth hopes to further expand her expertise by incorporating Music Therapy into postpartum care. She’s grateful to be a part of the Music Therapy Solutions team and looks forward to wholeheartedly serving her clients with her skillset.

Erin Holland-King is excited to be interning with Music Therapy Solutions. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from the University of Texas-Pan American, working as a music educator in South & Central Texas following her graduation. Continually seeking better ways to make music meaningful to her students, Erin spent time earning Kodály and Orff-Schulwerk certifications to enhance her teaching. After over a decade of teaching music in public elementary schools and receiving trauma-based training, she became aware of students’ needs that couldn’t be supported in the general music setting. Her desire to do more led her to return to school and pursue music therapy through the Music Therapy Equivalency Distance (MTED) program at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in Indiana.

Erin has past practicum experience supporting children and their families in the medical setting, working with adults of various abilities in a hybrid setting, and with older adults in assisted living and memory care. She plans to complete her neurologic music therapy training (NMT) soon and hopes to work as a MT-BC in a setting where she can bring joy and hope to others through music therapy.

When she isn’t making music, Erin loves spending time with her husband, daughter, and recently-adopted dog. She enjoys spending time outdoors, backyard bird-watching, and tending to her houseplants. A self-proclaimed “foodie,” she also relishes exploring the local food scene with her family.

Music Therapy Solutions is grateful for Nellie Doty’s mentorship. With 30+ years’ experience and commitment to music therapy’s unique capacity to address a variety of challenges in people’s lives, Nellie’s insight is invaluable.

A native of Beaumont, TX, Mrs. Doty is a graduate of Monsignor Kelly High School. She attended Lamar University and then transferred to Texas Woman’s University in Denton, TX to receive her B.S. in Music Therapy with a minor in Psychology. She continued to further her education by attending several universities earning additional certifications.

Nellie worked as the first full-time music therapist in Houston Public Schools. In addition to music education and special education, Nellie worked in psychiatric hospitals, state schools, had a thriving private practice and provided consulting services as well as she has presented at conferences.

Nellie served with the following professional and community organizations: Certification Board for Music Therapists, American Music Therapy Association (Delegate and Committee Chairperson), Southwestern Music Therapy Association (Past President and Board of Directors), Texas Music Education Association, Texas Black Music Educators, Manna House – The Third Ward Food Pantry (Board Member), and the Alzheimer’s Association.

In her free time, Nellie enjoys spending time with family and catching up with friends.

Brandy Jenkins, MA, MT-BC joined Music Therapy Solutions in the Fall of 2016, serving adults with IDD, well older adults, and those living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Brandy has experience in working with children with varying needs, both in and out of the school setting. She also has training in Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) techniques and has completed training for Level II of the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM).

Brandy graduated from West Texas A&M University (BM – Music Business) in 2008. In 2010, she decided to pursue her degree in Music Therapy through the Masters Equivalency program at Texas Woman’s University. Brandy graduated with her Masters in Music Therapy in 2016 and has been board certified since 2013, through the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT).

Though able to employ a variety of techniques, Brandy believes in a humanistic foundation through which individuals are supported as a whole and not simply as a diagnosis. As one of the initial members of Music Therapy Solutions, Brandy’s innovative approach supports our practice’s measured, yet vital growth.

Carey Dyer, MT-BC, is excited to be a part of the Music Therapy Solutions team. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music from Union University and a Master of Arts in Communication from Southwestern Seminary. After 12 years as a professional entertainer in various live music theaters, Carey began exploring the amazing field of music therapy through the MTED (Music Therapy Equivalency Distance) program at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in Terre Haute, Indiana.

During his journey towards a music therapy board certification, Carey completed practicum work at an Alzheimer’s Center, a children’s hospital, and a chemotherapy infusion unit. 

Since completing his MT certification in 2022, Carey has been privileged to work with senior adults in memory care, young adults with intellectual disabilities, and persons who have experienced a stroke or other TBI.

When Carey is not practicing music therapy or leading music at his church, he enjoys spending time with his loving wife and their two sons. Carey and Dena recently published a book together — Love at First Fight (Barbour Books), a light-hearted devotional book for couples. When he finds a few extra moments, you might catch Carey watching old Andy Griffith Show reruns and drinking Mountain Dew.

Brian Radcliffe is a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), freelance musician, music educator, and producer residing in Dallas. A native of Houston, Brian spent his formative years listening to his mother play piano, singing with his grandmother, studying drum set and piano, and performing in various church, school, and rock bands as a drummer.

Wanting to pursue a career in music, Brian moved to Denton in 2010 where he completed a B.A. in Music (Drum Set/Percussion) at the University of North Texas. During his time in school, he taught lessons on drum set, piano, guitar, and bass, directed student bands of all skill levels, performed professionally with dozens of bands all over DFW, toured nationally and internationally with his original bands, and recorded on numerous albums. He continues his writing, recording, performing and producing work to this day.

Feeling a deep need to do more with his music, Brian decided to stay in Denton and pursue a degree in Music Therapy at Texas Woman’s University. He worked with a plethora of populations in his practicum spanning children with special needs in school districts, juveniles in detention, adults with severe developmental disabilities, and seniors with Alzheimer’s/dementia. In 2019, he moved to the Rio Grande Valley where he completed his internship at RGV Music Therapy and worked with at-risk teens, young adults with special needs, veterans in assisted living, hospice, and more.

Brian graduated from TWU with a B.S. in Music Therapy in early 2020 and obtained his MT-BC in March of 2020. He then moved back to Dallas and has since been working with kids and teens in mental health via Telehealth. Brian joined Music Therapy Solutions in May of 2022. As a valued member of our team, Mr. Radcliffe provides meaningful music therapy interventions with rhythm, song and instrumentation to adults with dementia/Alzheimer’s disease. His thoughtful and informed approach serves our clients well.

In his spare time, Brian can be found attending concerts, playing golf, skating, painting, traveling, enjoying the outdoors, and doing crossword puzzles with his grandmother.

Madelyn Morgan, MT-BC is excited to be a part of the Music Therapy Solutions team. For several years, Madelyn participated as a member of the chorus and a member of the marching band playing the Euphonium. Through personal experience growing up with a brother diagnosed with Autism, she wanted to use her passion for music to benefit others just like her brother. That’s when she decided to start pursuing her career as a Music Therapist.

Madelyn earned her B.S. in music therapy at Texas Woman’s University in 2022. Immediately following graduation, she relocated to Fort Lauderdale, Florida to complete her internship at VITAS Healthcare. During her time there she gained a passion for working with the Older Adult population. After completing her internship, she moved back to Texas to start her journey in earning her MT-BC. Madelyn earned her MT-BC in 2024. As a full-time music therapist, working with Music Therapy Solutions, Madelyn has grown her passion and knowledge in working with older adults and in working with individuals and groups with IDD.

In her free time, Madelyn loves spending time with friends and family, binge-watching reality tv, and going on new adventures with her fiancé. In working with Music Therapy Solutions, Madelyn is looking forward to expanding her use of creativity in her work and continuing to bring smiles to those with whom she works.

Tania van Bree was born and raised in Austin, TX and now lives in Buda. She earned a Bachelors of Music Performance from DePaul University and a Masters of Arts, Entertainment, Media Management from Columbia College of Chicago. She is also a certified Music Together® teacher and center director with 11 years of experience in early childhood music. Working towards finishing her degree at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods college, Tania is currently a Board-Certified Music Therapist at Music Therapy Solutions.

Her previous practica experiences include working in trauma-informed music therapy for young people at the Phoenix Center, working with early childhood classes at the Rise School of Austin, and with older adults and memory care groups through Music Therapy Solutions. She is excited to continue providing a humanistic and empathy-driven music therapy approach to clients as she expands her experience with Music Therapy Solutions in the Austin area.

As a special needs mom, she was inspired to become a music therapist because of the experiences she gained integrating her musical talents into play, communication, and engagement with her daughter and non-speaking son. When she is not making music with her family, she is advocating for rights of autistic individuals, leading her Girl Scout troop, or hiking and kayaking around central Texas.

Elizabeth received her MA in Music Therapy from SRH Heidelberg in 2022. She previously worked as a Music Teacher and Choir Director in public schools in and around the DFW metroplex after receiving her BA in Music from Dallas Baptist University in 2014.

Elizabeth has received clinical training in a variety of settings and brings a unique perspective to here clinical practice. Working with NICU nurses, family members, and adolescents on the spectrum in Ghana shaped her view of advocacy and cultural relevance. Her view of holistic, client-centered care was shaped by her practicum work in a Colorado nursing home. She completed her internship in Burleson, TX working with individuals of all ages and varying physical and cognitive skills. This has widened her view of the possibilities in Music Therapy. She has thoroughly enjoyed each of her experiences and particularly favors the NICU and Geriatric populations.

In her free time she enjoys outdoor music and cultural experiences, picnics, sitting in the sun, meeting in coffee shops, learning new things, walking in nature, and singing in most moments. In the future Elizabeth hopes to further expand her expertise by incorporating Music Therapy into postpartum care. She’s grateful to be a part of the Music Therapy Solutions team and looks forward to wholeheartedly serving her clients with her skillset.

Erin Holland-King is excited to be interning with Music Therapy Solutions. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from the University of Texas-Pan American, working as a music educator in South & Central Texas following her graduation. Continually seeking better ways to make music meaningful to her students, Erin spent time earning Kodály and Orff-Schulwerk certifications to enhance her teaching. After over a decade of teaching music in public elementary schools and receiving trauma-based training, she became aware of students’ needs that couldn’t be supported in the general music setting. Her desire to do more led her to return to school and pursue music therapy through the Music Therapy Equivalency Distance (MTED) program at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in Indiana.

Erin has past practicum experience supporting children and their families in the medical setting, working with adults of various abilities in a hybrid setting, and with older adults in assisted living and memory care. She plans to complete her neurologic music therapy training (NMT) soon and hopes to work as a MT-BC in a setting where she can bring joy and hope to others through music therapy.

When she isn’t making music, Erin loves spending time with her husband, daughter, and recently-adopted dog. She enjoys spending time outdoors, backyard bird-watching, and tending to her houseplants. A self-proclaimed “foodie,” she also relishes exploring the local food scene with her family.