Using Music to Motivate Students

COLUMBIA — Music therapist Kristin Veteto smiled warmly at the boy sitting in front of her.

Kristin Veteto sings to Blake
Roberts in a classroom.

“Listen to Miss Kristin,” Veteto said in a cheerful, singsong voice.
She picked up a book called, "Rap a Tap Tap," and began singing the words to cue the child's attention.