What is music therapy?
Music therapy is defined by the American Music Therapy Association as 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.
In other words, music therapy is a process; the intention is to help optimize a person's emotional, physical, and cognitive health, using a variety of musical methods that are informed by research and clinical practice. The work is done in the relationship with the music therapist, and with the music itself as a medium for meaningful life change.
Who may benefit from music therapy?
The American Music Therapy Association has provided fact sheets to help inform the public about how and why music therapy is effective with different needs a person may have. Please click the links below to read about each issue you are wondering about, or give us a call to speak with a music therapist who would be happy to discuss any questions you may have.
