Music Therapy

Music therapy is a research-based allied health profession in which music is used to actively support people as they aim to improve their health, functioning and well-being. It can help people of all ages to manage their physical and mental health and enhance their quality of life.

Australian Music Therapy Association

Music Therapy Goals

COMMUNICATION

Develop expressive and receptive language; improve speech, articulation and verbal communication; facilitate non-verbal expression.

SOCIAL SKILLS

Develop turn-taking, eye-contact, listening to instructions.

MOTOR SKILLS

Improve gross/fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination.

EMOTIONAL

Understand and express emotions, develop emotional regulation strategies.

PSYCHOLOGICAL

Increase self-confidence, articulate creativity, reduce anxiety.

Music therapists use different methods through a therapeutic relationship to address individual client goals. Music therapy can be 1:1 individual sessoin or group session. Common music therapy activities include:

Singing
Music & Movement
Song writing
Music appreciation
Improvisation
Instrumental / Percussion playing