What is music therapy?

• Music therapy is the specialized use of music by a credentialed professional who develops individualized treatment and supportive interventions for people of all ages and ability levels to address their social, communication, emotional, physical, cognitive, sensory and spiritual needs. (CBMT.org, 2011) ​

Do I need prior music experience to benefit?

• No! Music therapists are trained on how to guide each client to successfully engage in music with them. The goal is never to create a beautiful masterpiece and no prior musical experience is needed.​​

Who may benefit from Music Therapy?

• Anyone that is open to using music to explore health or wellness goals. ​

​What do clients do in Music Therapy?
Each music therapy session is unique, but some common experiences include:

• songwriting
• music assisted relaxation
• active music making
• song discussion
• ​re-creating preferred music