"When we look at the body of evidence that the arts contribute to our society, it's absolutely astounding. Music Therapists are breaking down the walls of silence and affliction of autism, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease."
-Michael Greene, President & CEO of NARAS - 1997 Grammy Awards

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“Music therapy is the specialized use of music by a credentialed professional who develops individualized treatment and supportive interventions with people of all ages and ability levels to address their social, communication, emotional, physical, cognitive, sensory and spiritual needs.”

Source: The Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT)


*A qualified person is an individual who has met accepted educational and clinical training standards and earned the credential of MT-BC by the Music Therapy Board Certification or the designations: RMT, CMT, ACMT from the National Music Therapy Registry (NMT).

Music Therapy takes place in a variety of settings and locations:

  • Hospitals, Psychiatric & Medical
  • Wellness Facilities
  • Rehabilitative facilities
  • Outpatient Clinics
  • Day Care Treatment Centers
  • Agencies serving Developmentally Disabled Persons
  • Community Mental Health Centers
  • Chemical Dependency Programs
  • Nursing Homes
  • Senior Centers
  • Schools
  • Home Based
  • Private Practice
  • Hospice, Grief Programs
  • Correctional Facilities
  • Halfway Houses

Many of these areas are discussed in further detail under the Frequently Asked Questions section. Click here to link to our F.A.Q. section.