Musically Me: Kamica King

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Mar 19, 2023

Kamica King, a board-certified music therapist and founder of King Creative Arts Expressions, shares her vibrant journey in music and healing. She dives into her song "Live, Love, Dream" and the powerful inspiration behind its lyrics. Kamica explains the nuances of music therapy, her mission with Musically Me Unlimited for youth empowerment, and her documentary on pioneering Black music therapists. With a focus on joy, liberation, and community, she reflects on her return to personal artistry and the transformative power of music in fostering emotional wellness.

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ANECDOTE

First Encounter At DIY Musicians

Lee first discovered Kamica at the 2019 DIY Musicians Conference when her song "Live Love Dream" was played and discussed.
He was deeply moved by the song and sought out her music and presence afterward.

INSIGHT

What Music Therapy Actually Is

Kamica defines music therapy as the clinical use of music by credentialed professionals to meet therapeutic goals.
It includes diverse aims like cognitive, emotional, social, and physical outcomes with treatment plans and evaluations.

ADVICE

Set Up Inclusive Music Sessions

Create a safe, inclusive session setup to ease people into musical exploration regardless of skill level.
Foster nurturing environments that welcome re-exploration of creativity and musical parts of the self.

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Kamica is a multidisciplinary artist with a radiant presence whose soulful nature and music can be described as inspiring, uplifting, and affirming. With her background as a board certified music therapist, she is the founder of King Creative Arts Expressions through which she delivers live performances, talks, and inclusive arts-based programs that engage audiences while promoting health and social-emotional wellness. Her TEDx talk is entitled, The Power of Song, and she’s also been featured by the Kennedy Center (Arts Across America) for her youth empowerment work with Musically Me Unlimited. Kamica’s mission, in part, centers on equity, collective joy, liberation, and healing with a lot of music and a lot of love!

In this heart-centered conversation, Lee and Kamica explore:

(08:51) Her song, Live, Love, Dream, and the power of the lyrics.
(09:55) When she started classical musical training and studying voice.
(11:26) What music therapy is, the nuances, and some of her experiences.
(21:47) Musically Me Unlimited and how it came to be.
(40:31) How she identifies as an artist at her core and what led her back to her artistry and self-care.

To learn more about her work: http://www.kamicaking.com/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/KamicaKing/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kamicaking/?hl=en

YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/KamicaKing

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