Frequently Asked Questions
What is the training of a music therapist?
Music therapists complete a bachelor, masters or doctoral degree in Music Therapy from an approved university. Courses include music, psychology, human biology, technology, behavioral sciences and clinical practicum experience. Course work is followed by 1040 hours of supervised clinical music therapy training. Upon completion students are eligible for a Board Certification exam, where they may be granted the credential MT-BC (Music Therapist – Board Certified). Continuing education credits are required to maintain certification.
Who can benefit from music therapy?
Services are provided to persons of all ages and abilities with mental, physical, emotional, social and communication disorders, including:
- Autism
- Depression
- Developmental Delays
- Sensory Processing Disorder
- Dementia
- Cognitive Impairments
- Neurologic Disorders
- Behavioral Disorders
- Emotional Disorders
- Grief and Loss
- Physical Rehabilitation
What treatment interventions are used?
- Therapeutic Singing
- Songwriting & Lyric Analysis
- Music and Guided Relaxation
- Melodic Intonation Therapy
- Vocal Intonation Training
- Patterned Sensory Enhancement
- Therapeutic Instrumental Music Performance
- Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation
- Rhythmic Speech Cueing
- Oral Motor and Respiratory Exercises
- Musical Executive Functioning Training
- Musical Sensory Organization Training
What is provided in music therapy service?
- Initial assessment and summary
- Treatment plan
- Session notes
- Bi-yearly progress reports
- Parent, IEP, team meeting support
- Conference calls
- Travel to you for your convenience
- Weekly music therapy session visits
- Private liability coverage
How much does music therapy cost?
Please contact music therapist to find current rates for assessmet, individual and group services.