WHERE YOU CAN FIND ME

Simply Katey

I have an abundance of passion and drive! You can always find me somewhere, whether online or in person, living my life to the fullest.

Love what you do

I have worked to create both a life and a career that I love. From business ownership, to coaching/mentoring, music therapy, and performance, I love it all!

Let’s meet in person!

You can find me performing at these dates and venues in 2024

  • Aug 2 @8:00PM - Quincy Boat Club
    Annual Quincy Boat Club Bash

  • Aug 3 @8:00 - Downtown Table Grove, IL
    Summer Jamboree

  • Aug 8 @5:00 PM - Illinois State Fair
    Miller Tent

  • Aug 9 @5:00 PM - Illinois State Fair
    Miller Tent

  • Aug 10 @5:00 PM - Illinois State Fair
    Miller Tent

  • Aug 16 @5:00 PM - Illinois State Fair
    Miller Tent

  • Aug 17 @5:00 PM - Illinois State Fair
    Miller Tent

  • Aug 22 @7:00 PM - Sherman, IL
    Sherman Village Amphitheater

  • Aug 23 @7:30PM - Mackinaw, IL
    Mackinaw Valley Vineyard

  • Aug 25 @2:00PM - East Peoria, IL
    Spring Bay American Legion 1115
    Sunday Funday

  • Aug 30 @7:00 - Sunrise Beach, MO
    Franky & Louie’s

  • Aug 31 @7:00 - Sunrise Beach, MO
    Franky & Louie’s

  • Sept 1 @7:00 - Sunrise Beach, MO
    Franky & Louie’s
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Stay tuned for more

2024 Dates!

Find me on Podcasts!

A little more about me

    • Founder/Owner - On A Good Note Music Therapy (2012 - present)

    • Co-owner - Music Therapy Connection, LLC (2014 - present)

    • Co-owner - Fun DMC, LLC (2015 - present)

    • Co-owner - Kamerad Arts (2018 - 2022)

    • Co-founder/owner - Kamerad Rentals (2015 - 2022)

    • 103.7 - WDBR (2012 - present. 1-2 times per year)

    • 101.9 The Wolf (2012 - present. Once per year)

    • 93.9 - WTAX (2023)

    • 91.9 - NPR Illinois (2022)

    • 1340 AM - Brian Byers Morning Show (2018)

    • 103.3 FM WSOY (2018)

    • Springfield Business Journal (2 articles)

    • Illinois Times (2 features)

    • State Journal Register

    • 2 years business mentor

    • 10 years intern supervisor

    • 10 years as an employer

    • 10 years music therapy supervisor/director

    • 11 years business ownership

    • 12 years practicing music therapy

    • 14 years teaching

    • 30 years making music

  • Illinois Times - Best Hip-Hop Band

    State Journal Register - Best Cover Band

    Illinois Times - 6-year nominated best singer

    Springfield Business Journal - “15 Under 15” Small Business Award

  • Compass Summer Program - Staff Orientation and Training (2024)

    Rochester, IL High School (2023 & 2024)

    • On music-based relaxation techniques

    • Stress & anxiety management


    Compass Youth Leadership Development Program (2024)
    Springfield, IL

    • On music-based relaxation techniques

    • Stress & anxiety management

    • Careers in music


    New Berlin, IL Junior and Senior High School (2023 & 2024)

    • Careers in music

    • Importance and use of core subjects in music-based careers.

    Illinois Women in Leadership Symposium (September 28, 2023)

    Illinois State University (regular speaker - 2019 - present)

    • On music & mental health

    • Music therapy in a pediatric hospital setting

    • Tips on self-care and wellness

    Western Illinois University -

    • On Business Ownership (2018)

    • Utilizing your voice in music therapy (2022 & 2023)

    Lincoln Land Community College (2020)

    • On music business and business ownership

    Greenview College - Lincoln, Illinois campus

    • Music Therapy in the Special Education Classroom (2014-2017)

    American Music Therapy Association National Conference (2015)

    • I Graduated, Now What: Finding a Job as a New Music Therapy Graduate

    What is Music Therapy: An Introduction to Music Therapy (2013)

    • Rotary Club - Lincoln, Illinois

    Music Therapy in the Pediatric Hospital Setting (2012- 2023)

    • Western Illinois University Macomb, IL (2012)

    • Great Lakes Regional Music Therapy Conference (2012)

    • Illinois State University (6 presentations - 2017-2022)

    • St. John’s College of Nursing

    • Southern Illinois University - School of Medicine (2022)

    • Millikin University
      School of Nursing (2018)

    • Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
      School of Nursing (2022)

    Lincoln Christian University (2012 - 2015)

  • Board Certified Music Therapist