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 (AMTA, 2005).
Music therapy interventions can be designed to:
- Promote Wellness
- Manage Stress
- Alleviate Pain
- Express Feelings
- Enhance Memory
- Improve Communication
- Promote Physical Rehabilitation
Research in music therapy supports its effectiveness in a wide variety of healthcare and educational settings (AMTA, 2005).
(From the American Music Therapy Association- www.musictherapy.org)
An excellent resource of information is our national organization, the
American Music Therapy Association.
Find out more on the AMTA links below:
Professional Requirements for Music Therapists
Frequently Asked Questions
History of Music Therapy
Music Therapy with Specific Populations