What is Music Therapy?

American Music Therapy Association defines music therapy 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". 

Music therapy is an established health service that is similar to occupation therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy.  MT promotes wellness; physically and emotionally.  Therapy sessions consist of music techniques developed for the individual to address physical, psychological, cognitive and/or social functioning, communication and motor/sensory planning for all ages.