Overview
Work History
Education
Continuing Education
Professional Associations
Other Work & Volunteer Experience
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Natalie Kimpton, MTA, MT-BC

2-771 Prior St, Vancouver,BC

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Therapist

Dr Peter Centre
09.2019 - Current
  • Facilitating a variety of low-barrier music therapy programs, in individual and group settings, within a dynamic health care environment that operates at the intersection of mental health, substance use and HIV care
  • Engaging with participants through basic support, case management, counselling, and other activities

Music Therapist

Self-Employed
09.2019 - Current
  • Supporting and enhancing early childhood education through group music therapy sessions with children ages 2-5 years

Music Instructor

Rufus Guitar Shop
09.2012 - Current
  • Guitar, ukulele, piano, voice and theory instructor, teaching children and adults.

Music Instructor

Madrona School Society
09.2018 - 06.2019
  • Instructed neurodivergent students in grades 1 through 7

Sales Associate

Rufus Guitar Shop
01.2009 - 01.2019
  • Previous part-time manager, keyholder and full time sales associate
  • Experience with lesson scheduling and billing, receiving shipments and merchandising, and selling a variety of string instruments and accessories

Education

Bachelor of Music Therapy -

Capilano University
North Vancouver, BC
09.2019

Music Diploma -

Capilano University
North Vancouver, BC
04.2018

Continuing Education

  • 11/2023 - De-escalation and Conflict Resolution Training
  • 11/2023 - Music Therapy Assoc. of BC Annual Conference
  • 10/2023 - Guided Imagery & Music Level 2 (In Progress)
  • 10/2022 - Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, Canadian Red Cross
  • 05/2021 - Guided Imagery & Music Level 1
  • 04/2019 - Music Together Teacher Training
  • 03/2019 - Trauma Informed Practice Training Level 1

Professional Associations

  • 2017-Present - Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT)
  • 2016-Present - Music Therapy Association of B.C. (MTABC)

Other Work & Volunteer Experience

  • 01/2022 - MTABC Continuing Education Equity Series Workshop on Queer and Trans Knowledge and Inclusion (co-presenter)
  • 2022-2023 - MTABC Continuing Education Committee (volunteer)
  • 2019-2021 - MTABC Conference Committee (volunteer)


Hobbies and Interests

Knitting, yoga, meditation, travel, languages

Timeline

Music Therapist

Dr Peter Centre
09.2019 - Current

Music Therapist

Self-Employed
09.2019 - Current

Music Instructor

Madrona School Society
09.2018 - 06.2019

Music Instructor

Rufus Guitar Shop
09.2012 - Current

Sales Associate

Rufus Guitar Shop
01.2009 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Music Therapy -

Capilano University

Music Diploma -

Capilano University
Natalie Kimpton, MTA, MT-BC