A young woman with wavy brown hair and a nose piercing smiling at the camera on a beach with large rock formations in the background.

Meet Brynn Dempster, MT-BC

Brynn grew up in Salem, Oregon surrounded by music. Brynn decided to pursue a career in music therapy after realizing just how powerful music can be, as well as her passion for working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Brynn graduated from Pacific University in 2026 and is now a board-certified music therapist. She is seeking to increase access to music therapy services in Oregon.

Brynn uses a client-led approach within music therapy sessions that values the client’s autonomy. She is dedicated to learning each client’s unique way of communicating and interacting with the world.

Brynn has experience working with adults and children with I/DD, including:

  • Autism

  • Cerebral Palsy

  • Down Syndrome

  • Genetic Disorders

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Why “Heronsong?”

A young woman with long brown hair and glasses, smiling with eyes closed, standing near a body of water with trees in the background. She is wearing a sleeveless red top, a pearl necklace, and earrings, and has a tattoo of a heron her left arm.

Great blue herons have become an important symbol in my life. They are a representation of patience and wisdom (and maybe even good luck!). I saw many herons while contemplating making the leap into starting a private practice, so I thought incorporating them into my name would be fitting.

If you are a fan of birds like me, you may be thinking…

“But herons don’t really sing!”

You’re right! Unlike songbirds, herons make a prehistoric squawking or croaking sound.

Just how herons do not have to warble or whistle to be considered birds, you do not have to be a classically-trained musician (or even sing in tune) to benefit from music therapy! I hold the strong belief that there is no “right” or “wrong” way to create music.

Everyone can and deserves to participate in music.