“Music is a therapy. It is a communication far more powerful than words, far more immediate, far more efficient.” –Y. Menuhin (1916-1999)
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. In short- music therapy uses music to reach nonmusical goals.
Music therapy is a well-established allied health profession. It consists of using music to address cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and communicational needs.
Who Benefits from Music Therapy?
Everyone! Music is a powerful medium, but music therapy is generally risk-free when administered by a credentialed profession. Music therapy is used with individuals of all ages and abilities. The PDF links below explain each area of need and diagnoses in more detail: