What is Music Therapy?
Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. Music Therapy is used in a variety of settings. It utilizes music as a tool through which to address client needs and goals. Music Therapy provides the client access to a music making experience regardless of their musical abilities. Music Therapy meets the client at their level, and uses music to address their personal needs and development.
Therapeutic goals addressed in Music Therapy may include:
Music Therapy provides a safe and fun environment in which to allow the clients to develop and
express themselves through a therapeutic relationship with music.
Therapeutic goals addressed in Music Therapy may include:
- Cognitive Development
- Language and Communication Development
- Motor Development
- Sensory Integration
- Social and Emotional Development
- Pre-Academic Skill Development
- Academic/Educational Development
- Relaxation and Mindfulness
- Creative Expression
Music Therapy provides a safe and fun environment in which to allow the clients to develop and
express themselves through a therapeutic relationship with music.