Nicole Bakker

Nicole is a board certified music therapist and licensed music educator with a passion for using music as an all inclusive way to learn and grow!

Hi there, I’m Nicole! In 2017 I received my masters degree in music therapy, but my journey started years before that. I’ve always had a passion for music and caring for others. I grew up studying voice, some piano, and eventually picked up the guitar. When I learned about music therapy, I knew this would be the perfect fit for me.

When I was 16, I visited Israel. I went to a children’s hospital to volunteer and help out in different ways. While standing in a room full of sick children and their families, I sang. The room went silent and I could feel the power the music had over the families. This is when I knew that music could be used to help others. I knew music was powerful, and that this was my future.

Since then, I have become a board certified music therapist and worked with a variety of different clients and settings. I also became a certified music educator in Colorado, K-12, and taught in Denver Public Schools for 3 years.

I truly believe in the power of music and its unique way of helping people grow. I am a person-centered music therapist and educator and pride myself on the strong relationships I build with my clients, students, and families. I believe this approach helps create an inclusive and successful environment for students, clients, and loved ones to feel safe, thrive, and grow.

Thanks for stopping by! I can’t wait to get to know you and begin your musical journey!

Nicole’s Experience

  • Masters in Music Therapy from SUNY New Paltz, NY. 2017

  • Board Certified Music Therapist

  • Certified Music Educator in Colorado, K-12

  • Internship at The Center for Discovery in Harris, NY working with children with autism and developmental disabilities using a Nordoff- Robbins (improvisational) music therapy approach.

  • Part time music therapist at The Center for Discovery in the adult residential program

  • Music therapist in a skilled nursing home for Veterans

  • Music therapist in a day habilitation center for adults

  • Music therapist (mostly in home) working with children with developmental disabilities and life limiting illnesses. CES & CLLI waivers

  • Music Educator and music therapist in Denver Public Schools