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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.
(American Music Therapy Association, 2016) |
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What do music therapists do?
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Music therapists assess
emotional well-being, physical health, social functioning, communication abilities, and cognitive skills through musical responses. |
Music therapists design music sessions for individuals and groups based on client needs using music improvisation,
receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion, music and imagery, music performance, and learning through music. |
Music therapists participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning, ongoing evaluation, and follow up.
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Music therapy interventions can be designed to
promote wellness, manage stress, alleviate pain, express feelings, enhance memory,
improve communication, and promote physical rehabilitation.
promote wellness, manage stress, alleviate pain, express feelings, enhance memory,
improve communication, and promote physical rehabilitation.
Who do music therapists serve?Individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities
Individuals with mental health needs Individuals with dementia/Alzheimer’s disease & other conditions related to aging Individuals with substance abuse problems Individuals with brain injuries Individuals on the autism spectrum Individuals with physical disabilities Individuals with chronic or terminal illness |
Where do music therapists work?Medical Hospitals
Nursing Homes/Older Adult Care Facilities Schools Correctional Facilities Mental and Behavioral Health Clinics Private Homes Hospice Facilities Physical Rehabilitation Centers |
The Certification Board for Music Therapists
CBMT is the only organization to certify music therapists to practice music therapy nationally. It has been fully accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) since 1986. Over 5,000 music therapists currently maintain the MT-BC credential, and participate in a program of recertification designed to measure or enhance competence in the profession of music therapy.
