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What is Music Therapy?
Music Therapy is a professional discipline that utilizes music to achieve therapeutic aims.
Music therapists use music to accomplish student goals, both musical and non musical. Music therapy programs are
specifically designed to meet the needs of each student. Therapists work with children and adults who may have:
learning disabilities, autism, brain injury, or sensory and physical impairments. The therapist develops a musical
relationship with the student involving communication, listening, and sharing. Students develop a greater awareness of
themselves in relation to others; resulting in improved relationships and communication. It can also greatly enhances
self esteem. Individual or group classes.
Who can benefit from Music Therapy?
Children and adolescents with learning and physical disabilities; or those with behavioral challenges and developmental
delays, like speech disorders. Children who have sensory integration impairment also benefit from Music Therapy.
Adults and the elderly with physical and mental health needs such as: Alzheimers, brain injuries; or who suffer from
acute and chronic pain.
What do Music Therapists do?
Music Therapists assess emotional well-being, physical health, ability to communicate, social behavior, and cognitive
skills through the individual's responses to music. Music Therapists next set goals and objectives to meet the needs of
the individual patient. A weekly curriculum plan is then designed and implemented with appropriate musical activities
such as singing, instrumental play, music improvisation and listening. These sessions are followed up with ongoing
evaluations.
How is Music Therapy utilized in schools?
Music learning is used to strengthen non musical areas such as communication and cognitive skills as well as physical
coordination. Music therapists provide services listed on the Individualized Education Plan for main-streamed special
learners.
Music Therapy is a professional discipline that utilizes music to achieve therapeutic aims.
Music therapists use music to accomplish student goals, both musical and non musical. Music therapy programs are
specifically designed to meet the needs of each student. Therapists work with children and adults who may have:
learning disabilities, autism, brain injury, or sensory and physical impairments. The therapist develops a musical
relationship with the student involving communication, listening, and sharing. Students develop a greater awareness of
themselves in relation to others; resulting in improved relationships and communication. It can also greatly enhances
self esteem. Individual or group classes.
Who can benefit from Music Therapy?
Children and adolescents with learning and physical disabilities; or those with behavioral challenges and developmental
delays, like speech disorders. Children who have sensory integration impairment also benefit from Music Therapy.
Adults and the elderly with physical and mental health needs such as: Alzheimers, brain injuries; or who suffer from
acute and chronic pain.
What do Music Therapists do?
Music Therapists assess emotional well-being, physical health, ability to communicate, social behavior, and cognitive
skills through the individual's responses to music. Music Therapists next set goals and objectives to meet the needs of
the individual patient. A weekly curriculum plan is then designed and implemented with appropriate musical activities
such as singing, instrumental play, music improvisation and listening. These sessions are followed up with ongoing
evaluations.
How is Music Therapy utilized in schools?
Music learning is used to strengthen non musical areas such as communication and cognitive skills as well as physical
coordination. Music therapists provide services listed on the Individualized Education Plan for main-streamed special
learners.
