Elisabeth Tinnes, MT-BC

Music Therapist - Board Certified
108 WestMain Street, Suite A
Washington, Iowa 52353

The mission of The Joy of Music is to provide exceptional music therapy and music instruction while exceeding the expectations of those we serve.

Elisabeth J. Tinnes, MT-BC founded The Joy of Music, LLC in 2005 in Washington, Iowa. She has embraced music all her life playing the trumpet, piano, guitar, violin and dancing as a child. It was the love of music and the way it changed how people felt that led her to music therapy.
Elisabeth received a Bachelor of Music in music therapy and trumpet performance from the University of Iowa in 2005 and graduated with distinction. She followed her schooling with an internship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics where she worked on both behavioral health and medical units.
Elisabeth is passionate about people and the relationships made with her clients. She strives to provide exceptional services through Music Therapy services, Music With Me and music lessons. The Joy of Music currently provides services to people of all ages and abilities in Southeast Iowa.
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Denise Coovert, MT-BC received her Bachelor of Art in music therapy from Western Illinois University. After graduating with honors, she received her internship training from Giant Steps of Illinois, a school for children with autism in the Chicago area. Denise has extensive training in voice and is also experienced in piano, percussion, guitar and violin.
After earning her board-certification in music therapy, Denise began her career at the Joy of Music, LLC in 2008. Here she works with a diverse population including hospice patients, children with autism and developmental delays as well as younger and older adults with a variety of needs. In her free time Denise enjoys scrapbooking, watching movies and shopping. Denise's passion for music therapy resides with school-aged chldren and she hopes to empower local schools to incorporate music therapy into their curriculum.

Matt Logan, MT-BC graduated with distinction from The University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy, and an emphasis in Jazz Studies. He completed his internship at The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, where he worked with a wide range of clients. He is a passionate guitarist, and enjoys performing with his band and other musical acts.
Matt finds joy in spending his time with friends and family. He is a big fan of Hawkeye Football and has many fond memories of watching the Hawks win in Kinnick Stadium.
Matt feels especially comfortable working with the elderly. He finds their stories and reflections to be fascinating, and it brings him great joy to facilitate music making, reminiscence and discussion. As a music therapist, it is Matt's mission to improve the quality of life for everyone he encounters.

To learn how The Joy of Music  can enrich your own life or that of someone close to you, through music therapy or music lessons, phone 319-653-4445 or email: thejoyofmusic@gmail.com .