Colors Of Music
Embracing harmony
About Us
Colors of Music is a creative arts therapy nonprofit which aims to guide clients to be their best selves. We provide a supportive and grounded environment for clients to explore their emotions, thoughts, and passions through the transformative power of the creative arts. Our personalized therapy sessions focus on each individual's unique needs and goals while helping them navigate life's challenges, achieve well-being, and encourage growth.
What is creative arts therapy?
Creative arts therapies use artistic modalities, such as art, music, and dance to address clinical goals. Goal domains may include socio-emotional, behavioral, cognitive, physical, speech, and much more!
What is music
therapy?
Music therapy views musical experiences as therapeutic and a potential vehicle for accomplishing goals. Experiences may include songwriting, improvisation, composition, song recreation, and more. Music therapy can be tailored towards any age and developmental level and has been clinically proven to be effective with many different groups of people (e.g., in schools, mental health settings, hospitals, hospice, etc.).
What is dance and movement therapy?
Dance/movement therapy (DMT) is defined by the American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA) as the psychotherapeutic use of movement to promote emotional, social, cognitive, and physical integration of the individual, for the purpose of improving overall health and well-being.
Our team of clinicians are here to support you through the healing power of the creative arts.
Therapists
Staff
Summer Whitley
Administrative Assistant
Board Members
Heidi is a board-certified music therapist with a Master’s degree in Music Therapy from Slippery Rock University and a Bachelor’s degree from California State University, Northridge. She works with both children and adults with disabilities and is passionate about community music therapy, creating inclusive opportunities for self-expression, connection, and meaningful participation.
Serving on the board allows me to support a mission I care deeply about while helping to create meaningful opportunities and positive change in the community.
Heidi Tulcan
she/her/hers
Vice President
Maya is a board-certified music therapist, specializing in addiction and mental health rehabilitation. Maya has referenced her musical journey being “a complex duet,” living with Borderline Personality Disorder whilst navigating her day-to-day life. Maya proudly serves as a founding member and Vice-Director of the Women of Color in Classical Saxophone Network, is thrilled to be serving as an At-Large Board Member with Colors of Music.
I believe "embracing harmony" to be one of the fundamentals of establishing community and inclusivity.
Maya Andrea Indarjit
she/her/hers
Board Member At Large
Kimberly is a former special education teacher, newly licensed social worker, and currently a Staff & Family Educator at Rebecca School. She is passionate about supporting children and families, fostering growth through relationships, and enjoying outdoor adventures with her twins.
I am proud to serve on the board of Colors of Music because it empowers individuals of all abilities through the joy of creative arts, and fosters inclusion, creativity, and meaningful connections within the community!
Kimberly Giardino
she/her/hers
Secretary
Dr. Amanda Tokash-Peters is a Quality Control Manager at Siemens Healthineers and a scientist with expertise in microbiology, public health, and leadership. Passionate about education, outreach, and community impact, she brings experience in nonprofit service, mentoring, and strategic growth to the Colors of Music Board of Directors.
I have seen firsthand the power of creativity, connection, and community. Colors of Music enriches lives through accessible arts programming, and I am honored to support an organization that creates meaningful opportunities for expression, growth, and belonging.
Amanda Tokash-Peters
she/her/hers
Board Member At Large
Laura is a parent professional who has served as the Director of Family Support at Durand Inc. for 9 years. Deeply familiar with the Fee-for-service funding model, Laura brings her expertise to this role. Laura credits her son Andrew with teaching her everything she knows. Laura is also the proud parent of Emily, founder of Colors of Music Inc., wife of Douglas and cat parent to Sam and Suzy. Laura enjoys singing in a community chorus and worship band.
I believe in the powerful potential of arts therapy to reach and heal all people. I am proud of the vision and leadership team of CoM Inc.!
Laura Gaffney
she/her/hers
Treasurer
Darlene (Caregiver)
"My son willingly goes to see Emily at Colors of Music at Marlton. He loves looking at the instruments, listening to her sing and joining in at the end. I highly recommend Ms. Emily and Colors of Music!"
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Contact
Colors of Music is a New Jersey DDD- Approved goods and services vendor.
We Also accept self-pay and grants at a reduced rate.
171 Rt 70 East, Marlton, NJ 08053
