What is Music Therapy?
Music therapy is a research-based practice and allied health profession in which registered music therapist use music actively to support individual’s health, functioning and well-being. Music therapists support people of any age and ability.
Common Music Therapy Goals
Communication
e.g. Develop expressive and receptive language; improve speech, articulation and verbal communication; facilitate non-verbal expression.
Social skills
e.g. Develop turn-taking, eye-contact, listening to instructions.
Motor functioning
e.g. Improve gross/fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination.
Emotional
e.g. Understand and express emotions, develop emotional regulation strategies.
Psychological
e.g. Increase self-confidence, articulate creativity, reduce anxiety.
Music Therapy Activities
Music therapists use different methods through a therapeutic relationship to address individual client goals. Music therapy can be 1:1 individual or group session. Common music therapy activities include:
Singing
Music & Movement
Song writing
Music appreciation
Improvisation
Instrumental / Percussion playing
(For more about what is music therapy, visit Australian Music Therapy Association http://www.austmta.org.au/content/what-music-therapy )
Book a Free Consultation
We offer a 15 min free consultation time to discuss your child/client/own needs and how music therapy can support them. Contact us to for a free consultation to discuss your needs!