Workshops & Programming

The standard Gladly Music experience — a music group teaching introductory music and developmental skills through sing-alongs, movement with scarves, egg shakers, bubbles, and instrument play. Led by a board-certified music therapist, this workshop supports early childhood development including language, motor skills, social bonding, and sensory processing. Perfect for playgroups, daycares, preschools, synagogues, libraries, and community centers across South Florida looking for high-quality early childhood music programming.

Strengthen your bond with your toddler through music and sign language, introducing basic ASL through engaging children's songs. Research shows that combining music with sign language accelerates language acquisition, reduces frustration in pre-verbal children, and deepens caregiver-child connection. This interactive workshop is ideal for parent-and-me classes, early intervention programs, and family resource centers — no musical experience or ASL knowledge required.

An ocean-themed arts and crafts workshop where children make their own drum that mimics the soothing sounds of the sea, to take home. This hands-on music and craft experience combines instrument-making with sensory exploration, creativity, and sound science — making it a standout activity for school programs, after-school enrichment, camps, and birthday parties. Every child leaves with a unique, handmade instrument they built themselves and can continue playing at home.

A gentle, sensory-friendly session combining simple yoga, movement, and sound healing tools to build self-regulation and body awareness in children. Drawing on music therapy, mindfulness, and somatic movement, this workshop gives kids practical tools for managing big emotions, anxiety, and sensory overwhelm. Especially well-suited for neurodiverse children, kids with ADHD, anxiety, or sensory processing differences — and any child who could benefit from learning how to calm their nervous system through sound and breath.

A workshop exploring how to harness music to support children's social-emotional, behavioral, and cognitive development at home — no musical background required. Parents and caregivers learn practical, research-backed strategies for using songs, rhythm, and sound to ease transitions, support language development, reduce tantrums, and create meaningful connection with their children. A popular offering for PTA events, parenting groups, early childhood conferences, and family engagement programming at schools and synagogues.

A supportive, inclusive music session with karaoke, singing, movement, and sensory instrument play — all about connection, joy, and self-expression. Designed specifically for neurodiverse participants including those with ASD, ADHD, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental differences, this workshop creates a low-pressure, highly engaging environment where everyone belongs. Led by a board-certified music therapist, Music Therapy Jams is a popular offering for special needs programs, therapeutic day schools, inclusion camps, and disability resource organizations across South Florida.

Explore music's therapeutic power through instrument playing, musical games, and guided listening in a warm, welcoming group setting geared toward relaxation and connection. This music therapy-informed wellness workshop is ideal for senior living communities, adult day programs, memory care facilities, and wellness centers looking to offer meaningful, evidence-based programming for older adults. Participants leave feeling uplifted, socially engaged, and reconnected to the joy of music — no prior musical experience needed.

A restorative break designed specifically for teenagers, using musical games, relaxation techniques, lyric analysis, and open discussion to explore the relationship between music and mental well-being. At a time when teen stress, anxiety, and burnout are at an all-time high, this workshop gives adolescents a structured yet playful space to decompress and connect. A great fit for high schools, Jewish youth groups, summer camps, and teen mental health programming — and a refreshing alternative to traditional wellness workshops.

Inspired by evidence-based approaches like LSVT LOUD and neurologic music therapy, Sing Loud and Move Big uses singing, vocal exercises, and rhythmic movement to support speech volume, articulation, and physical coordination in adults living with Parkinson's disease and related neurological conditions. This group music therapy workshop helps participants practice the big, effortful movements that are essential to Parkinson's management — in a fun, social, and musically engaging environment. Ideal for Parkinson's support groups, neurological rehabilitation programs, and senior wellness centers.

A restorative sound healing session using singing bowls, voice, and therapeutic music to support deep relaxation, stress relief, and nervous system regulation. Sound healing has been shown to reduce cortisol levels, ease anxiety, lower blood pressure, and promote a sense of inner calm — making this workshop a powerful offering for wellness retreats, yoga studios, corporate wellness days, and community mental health events. Participants simply lie back, breathe, and let the sound do the work.

A live musical performance by the Happy Medium Duo — two board-certified music therapists who bring joyful, high-energy performances of musical theater classics, beloved oldies, and pop favorites to audiences of all ages. More than entertainment, every performance is thoughtfully designed to engage, uplift, and connect — making it a favorite at senior living communities, family events, synagogue programming, school celebrations, and corporate gatherings across Miami-Dade and Broward County. Families, seniors, and everyone in between are welcome.

A one-of-a-kind Shabbat service where the traditional Friday night prayers are set to the beloved melodies of ABBA — performed live with a full band. Created and led by Cantor Rebecca Gladstone, ABBA Shabbat is exactly what it sounds like: Kabbalat Shabbat the way you never knew you needed it, complete with "Dancing Queen," "Waterloo," and everything in between woven into the liturgy with genuine musical craft and spiritual intention. Equal parts joyful, moving, and wildly fun, this service has broad appeal across generations — drawing in families, young adults, longtime synagogue-goers, and people who haven't set foot in a service in years. Rebecca brings the full band and is available to tour ABBA Shabbat to synagogues, JCCs, Jewish community events, and festival stages nationwide. Reach out to inquire about booking.

A joyful, music-filled Shabbat experience designed for babies, toddlers, and their grown-ups — welcoming the Jewish day of rest through song, movement, instruments, and the warmth of community. Led by a board-certified music therapist and cantor, Tot Shabbat brings the Shabbat blessings to life in a way that is developmentally appropriate, sensory-friendly, and genuinely fun for the whole family. A beloved offering for synagogues, JCCs, Jewish preschools, and community organizations across South Florida looking to build Jewish identity and family connection from the very beginning.

A reading from Rebecca's original sing-along picture book Modeh Ani, I'm Glad to Be Me, paired with guided activities inviting children to explore their own dreams, hopes, and the Hebrew prayer of gratitude woven through the story. This workshop bridges Jewish literacy and social-emotional learning in a way that feels natural and joyful for young children — teaching the morning prayer of thankfulness through music, movement, and reflection. A wonderful fit for Jewish preschool programs, religious school classes, synagogue family events, PJ Library programming, and Jewish early childhood education settings across South Florida.

A warm, non-pressured introduction to Jewish history, values, holidays, lifecycle events, and practice — designed for people who are curious about Judaism, exploring conversion, or navigating Jewish life as part of an interfaith relationship. Led by an ordained cantor, this workshop meets participants exactly where they are, with no prior knowledge required and no expectations about where the journey leads. A wonderful offering for interfaith couples preparing for a Jewish wedding or raising Jewish children, for individuals drawn to Judaism who want a personal and relational entry point, and for synagogues and Jewish community organizations looking to welcome and support those on the path toward conversion or greater Jewish engagement.

A creative, reflective workshop exploring Jewish prayer texts and translating their personal meaning into original songwriting. Participants move through close reading, guided reflection, and musical creation — arriving at something entirely their own. A powerful offering for synagogue adult education, b'nei mitzvah enrichment, Jewish summer camps, Hillel programming, and anyone who has ever felt disconnected from liturgy and wants to find their way back through music.

A meditative, musical experience using Hebrew words and sacred phrases as mantras — chanted repeatedly to create a state of focus, presence, and spiritual openness. Drawing on the ancient Jewish understanding that Hebrew letters and sounds carry their own energy and meaning, this workshop blends Jewish mystical tradition with contemporary contemplative practice. Accessible to beginners and deeply resonant for experienced practitioners alike, Hebrew Mantra Chanting is a compelling offering for Jewish wellness retreats, yoga studios with Jewish programming, synagogue meditation groups, Hillel spiritual life events, and anyone seeking a uniquely Jewish path into mindfulness and embodied prayer.

A participatory music session introducing fresh, contemporary, and traditional melodies for Shabbat prayers, Jewish holidays, and Hebrew songs — for individuals, families, or entire congregations. Led by an ordained cantor and musician, this workshop is ideal for synagogues looking to update their musical repertoire, religious schools introducing new niggunim, camps building a shared musical culture, and Jewish communities who simply want to sing together. No musical experience required — just a willingness to lift your voice.

A workshop-style approach to b'nei mitzvah preparation centered on personal meaning rather than rote memorization — helping students connect to their Torah portion, Jewish identity, and the significance of becoming bar or bat mitzvah on a deeper level. Designed as a complement to traditional tutoring, this session is especially valuable for students who feel disconnected from the process or for families looking to make the b'nei mitzvah journey more intentional and spiritually meaningful. Available for individual students, b'nei mitzvah cohorts, and religious school programs.

A text-based Jewish learning workshop exploring the tradition of questioning — how doubt, curiosity, and the willingness to ask hard questions are not obstacles to Jewish life but central to it. Drawing on Talmudic debate, Passover Haggadah, and contemporary Jewish thought, participants discover that their questions are themselves a form of Torah. A compelling offering for synagogue adult education, teen programming, Jewish day schools, Confirmation classes, and interfaith groups exploring Jewish values and identity.

Holiday services designed with families and young children in mind — participatory, joyful, and rooted in meaning-making rather than sitting still and being quiet. Whether for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Purim, Passover, or Shavuot, each service is crafted to draw children into the story and spirit of the holiday while keeping the whole family engaged. A popular offering for synagogues, Jewish day schools, JCCs, and Jewish community organizations across Miami-Dade and Broward County looking to make holiday programming more inclusive and family-friendly.

A multi-sensory Havdalah experience incorporating the traditional elements of spice, candlelight, and wine alongside intentional sound healing, tactile engagement, and guided reflection — designed to be fully accessible and meaningful for participants of all ages and abilities. Especially powerful for inclusive synagogue communities, special needs Shabbat programs, families with neurodiverse children, and Jewish disability inclusion initiatives. This is Havdalah as it was always meant to feel — embodied, beautiful, and communal.

A deeply restorative Shabbat experience that weaves traditional Jewish prayer with live sound healing, guided breath, and meditative stillness — creating a slower, more embodied entry into Shabbat. Led by an ordained cantor and music therapist, this offering is especially meaningful for communities seeking a contemplative alternative to a conventional Friday night service, or for wellness-oriented Jewish programming that bridges spirituality and self-care. Available for synagogues, Jewish retreat centers, Hillel chapters, and independent minyanim across South Florida and beyond.

A reflective, discussion-based Jewish workshop exploring how the meaning of words — sacred, liturgical, or everyday — shifts from person to person and across generations. Participants examine familiar Hebrew and English terms through their own lived experience, uncovering where personal values and Jewish identity intersect. A powerful offering for adult education programs, synagogue learning communities, Shabbaton experiences, Jewish Federation events, and any group looking to go deeper than surface-level text study.

A meaningful Jewish workshop in which participants journal about what ritual, meaning, and spiritual practice look like in their own lives — then create a physical, take-home project that embodies it. Rooted in the Jewish value of making the sacred personal, this workshop invites people of all backgrounds and levels of observance to explore what it means to live Jewishly on their own terms. Ideal for synagogue adult education, Jewish women's groups, Havurot, college Hillel programming, and interfaith families exploring Jewish identity.

A contemplative Jewish workshop combining Shabbat intention-setting, guided meditation, and live sound healing to help participants slow down, reflect, and arrive more fully in the present moment. Grounded in both Jewish spiritual practice and the therapeutic power of sound, this session is a meaningful standalone experience for adult learners, wellness-oriented Jewish communities, and anyone seeking a more inward, personal connection to Shabbat. Can be offered on Friday evening or as a daytime learning experience.

A professional development training for teachers on incorporating music — including Jewish music, holiday songs, and Hebrew melodies — into daily classroom routines to support engagement, smooth transitions, and language development. Led by a board-certified music therapist with deep roots in Jewish education, this workshop gives educators practical, ready-to-use tools they can bring back to the classroom immediately. Tailored for early childhood educators, Jewish day school teachers, religious school faculty, and synagogue education directors looking to bring more music into their programming without needing a music background themselves.

A gentle, trauma-informed healing circle — Jewish or secular, by request — using live music, sound, and guided meditation to hold space for grief, loss, and life transitions. Rebecca brings extensive experience facilitating grief groups for both children and adults, and understands how to meet people exactly where they are in their grief journey. Whether you're supporting a bereaved community, a hospice program, a congregation navigating collective loss, a school community processing tragedy, or individuals in grief support groups, this workshop offers a rare combination of clinical sensitivity and spiritual warmth. Led by a cantor and board-certified music therapist, it draws on the Jewish tradition of communal mourning as well as universal practices of sound and stillness to create a space where grief can be witnessed and gently held.