About Music Therapy

Male Teacher Playing Guitar With Pupils Having Music Lesson In Classroom

What is Music Therapy?

Music therapy is an interpersonal process in which the therapist uses music and all of its facets – physical,emotional, mental, social, cultural, aesthetic and spiritual to help people improve or maintain their health. We make music together in a safe and motivating environment. Through this process, strengths that may go unseen are revealed and our therapists help our clients understand these strengths. Music is used to connect with clients, reveal possibilities and make their lives better.

 

What is a Music Therapist?

Music therapists are individuals who have completed a 4-year degree in music therapy or the equivalent, a 69 month AMTA-approved internship, and have passed the Board Certification Exam in Music Therapy to receive the credential MTBC. Continuing education is required to maintain the MT-BC credential. Many music therapists continue on to receive masters degrees or advanced trainings in music therapy or in related fields. Learn the background of our staff here.

 

Here are some places you can learn a little bit more:

American Music Therapy Association

Certification Board for Music Therapy