Kyle Lueken hails from Louisville , Kentucky and has been active in the world of Music Therapy for over eight years.  During this time, he has been privileged to use his knowledge and skills of Music Therapy to serve a plethora of populations ranging from older adults, Hospice, the developmentally disabled, cancer survivors, and substance abuse just to name a few.  

  

 

KYLE J. LUEKEN


Kyle@ProjectCommunicate.com

EDUCATION

American Sign Language Interpreting Program (2006-present)

San Diego College, San Diego, CA

Honors Program

GPA: 3.8

Bachelor of Music Therapy (May 2005)

University of Louisville, Louisville, KY

Dean’s List for six semesters

GPA: 3.5

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Board Certified Music Therapist- MT-BC #07597 (July 2005)

Neurologic Music Therapy- NMT (October 2005)

Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit (April 2008)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director and Founder, Project Communicate, San Diego, CA (April 2008-present)

Launched start-up business which services for hearing and Deaf/Hard of Hearing community with American Sign Language, Music Therapy programs as well as speech and language development and support throughout greater San Diego County.

Music Therapist, Alvarado Parkway Institute, San Diego, CA (November 2005-present)

Conduct assessments, process groups and treatment plan updates through an interdisciplinary approach provided by Adjunctive Therapy department.

Administrative Service Clerk, Qualcomm, San Diego, CA (April 2008-present)

Manager, Wine Steals, San Diego, CA (January 2007-May 2008)

Manage and direct team of employees in setting goals and expectations in an effective and conducive environment for the overall success of the company.

Assist in inventory and direct sales.


Contractor/Consultant,
Cancer Coping Center, San Diego, CA (2006-2007)Music Therapist, MusicWorx of California, San Diego, CA (2005-2007)

Subcontract to skilled nursing facilities and San Diego Hospice to provide goal-oriented techniques to rehabilitate or maintain current level of functioning.

Performer, Derby Dinner Playhouse, Louisville, KY (2002-2005)

Student Assistant, Dwight Anderson Music Library, Louisville, KY (1999-2004)

CLINICAL TRAINING

Music Therapy Intern, MusicWorx of California, San Diego, CA (October 2004-March 2005)

Clinical Training Director and Supervisor: Barbara Reuer, PhD., MT-BC

Completion of 1040 hours, including in-service meetings, orientation of new interns, administrative projects, design and implementation of specialized project on using Music Therapy for Substance Abuse treatment, case study, professional presentations, and direct client services at the contracted facilities listed below:

Coast Music Therapy- Children with Developmental Disabilities

Facilitated group and individual Music Therapy sessions with children.

Goals included but not limited to social skills, emotional states, body language, turn-taking, leadership skills, and non-verbal social cues.

Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla- Medical and Rehabilitation

Facilitated bedside and group Music Therapy sessions with patient(s).

Goals included relaxation and pain management, psychological and family support, fine/gross motor movement and emotional expression/creativity.

Scripps Health- The Center for Integrated Medicine

Facilitated weekly Music Therapy sessions for adults in need of lifestyle changes and preventative care.

Interventions focused on promoting self-awareness, work/life balance, enhancing and supporting creativity, and providing relaxation and stress management techniques.

Scripps Health- Polster Breast Care Center

Co-lead five-week music and medicine class series.

Experiences focused on promoting wellness through creative expression and stress management in positive and safe environment.

Scripps Health- The McDonald Center Residential Treatment Center

Facilitated Music Therapy sessions for residents in a 28-day inpatient substance abuse treatment program.

Interventions focused on learning alternative coping skills, creative expressions, positive and supportive group socialization.

T.E.R.I., Inc.- Children and Adults with Developmental and Learning Disabilities

Facilitated group Music Therapy sessions with clients at day program for adults with mental retardation or developmental delays.

Interventions focused on increasing on-task behavior, improving social skills (i.e. turn-taking), facilitating exercise and improving communication.

Lakeview Hospice- Palliative Care

Facilitated weekly individual Music Therapy sessions with client(s) facing end-of-life care.

Interventions focused on comfort/support, normalization of environment, and pain management techniques.

Individual Music Therapy Studies

One-on-one Music Therapy services with an adult client diagnosed with Rett Syndrome.

Interventions focused on improving communication, choice-making skills, and facilitating fine and gross motor movement.

Supervised Music Therapy Clinical Placements, University of Louisville, Kentucky (October 2000-May 2004)

Westminster Terrace-older adults in skilled nursing facility

Ten Broeck Hospital-children/adolescents (age 9-14) diagnosed with axis II disorders (i.e. Antisocial Personality Disorder)

Frazier Rehabilitation-adults with Cerebral Vascular Accidents and Traumatic Brain Injury

Binet School-children with developmental and learning disabilities and emotional disorders

Hospice of Louisville-adults facing palliative care

 

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND CONSULTATIONS

“Sound and Synergy,” Community Drum Circles

     -University Heights Trolley Barn Park, San Diego, CA (June and July 2008)

     -Crown Point Recreational Center, San Diego, CA (April and May 2008)

“Music Therapy and Coping,” Cancer Coping Center, Camp Kasem at Big Rock Creek Camp, San Gabriel Mountains, CA (July 2007)

“Music Therapy and Cancer,” Cancer Coping Center, San Diego, CA (April and June 2007)

“Sound Health Music Therapy,” Community Drum Circle, Del Mar, CA (July 2006)

“Drumming Up Health,” American Medical Students Association, Julian, CA (December 2006)

"Cancer Coping Strategies," Professional Oncology Network, San Diego, CA (October 2006)

"Music Therapy and Psychiatric Care,” Alvarado Parkway Institute, San Diego, CA (February 2006)

Ice Breaker Drumming, Multiple Sclerosis Society, San Diego, CA (August 2005)

"What is Music Therapy,” Fox Hollow Spa, Louisville, KY (April 2005)

"Music Therapy and Stress Management," Chi Epsilon Sigma, Somerset, KY (April 2005)

Case Study Consultation, McDonalds Treatment Center, San Diego, CA (February 2005)

"Stress Management," Preceptor Academy, San Diego, CA (February 2005) AVID-

"Music Therapy as a Career," AVID, San Diego, CA (February 2005)

"What is Music Therapy," Lakeview Hospice, La Mesa, CA (January 2005)

"Relaxation Techniques," Parkinson’s Support Group, San Diego, CA (November 2004)

"Supportive Music," Elisabeth Hospice, San Diego, CA (November 2004)

"Music Therapy as a Career," Seneca High School (February 2002)

"Music Therapy as a Career," New Albany High School (December 2002)

ACTIVITIES

American Music Therapy Association, member (2000-present)

Music Therapy Organization of University of Louisville- President (2002-03)

American Music Therapy Association- student representative for Education Committee (2003)

COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE
 

AIDS Walk, Qualcomm Team, San Diego, CA (September 2008)Introduction to American Sign Language, Qualcomm, San Diego, CA (2008)

San Diego Wildfires (October 2007)

Kentucky Opera (2003)

Community Performances:JCC, Louisville, KY (2003)U of L, Louisville, KY (2000)

Camp Counselor, Speech Judge, Performer, 4-H, Ashland, KY (1995-1999)

HONORS AND AWARDS

Top Seller of the Year, Wine Steals, San Diego, CA (December 2007)

Joan McCombs Music Therapy Scholarship, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY (January 2004)

Leadership in Music Therapy, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY (May 2004)

Talent Scholarship, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY (September 2000)

 

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

American Sign Language, advanced level of acquisition

American Heart Association Health Care Provider Course Certification, expires 11/08

 

 


 


 
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