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About Music Therapy

Learn more about the benefits and applications of music therapy.

What is Music Therapy?

Music creates a natural pathway for connection.

Music therapy is more than just listening-it is a clinical, evidence-based healthcare discipline where accredited therapists use music intentionally to support health and well-being.

Clinical Interventions
Receptive: Lyric analysis & guided listening.
Re-creative: Singing & instrument playing.
Composition: Songwriting & music-making.
Improvisation: Spontaneous musical interaction.
Therapeutic Goal Domains:
Social Interaction Communication Skills Sensory Regulation Motor Coordination Emotional Expression Joint Attention Self-Confidence Cognitive Focus

"Music can reach places words sometimes cannot."

Music creates a natural pathway for connection. Developmental & Intellectual Support Info
Education

The Path to Accreditation

Becoming an MTA requires a rigorous clinical journey. Autumn is dedicated to the highest standards of the Canadian Association for Music Therapy (CAMT).
  • Graduate Bachelor Degree
  • 1000 Hour Clinical Internship
  • Pass CBMT Board Exam
  • Obtain MTA Credential

What is Music Therapy?

Music therapy is an accredited healthcare discipline. Music therapists use music to help clients achieve personal goals within individual and/or group context.
Individual music therapy session Group session in assisted living Community-based gym programming
The Science of Sound

Evidence-Based Practice

Music therapy is a clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by an accredited professional. Research in music therapy supports its effectiveness in many areas such as: overall physical rehabilitation and facilitating movement, increasing people's motivation to become engaged in their treatment, providing emotional support for clients and their families, and providing an outlet for expression of feelings.

Now Accepting New Clients

Available for individual sessions, group work, and school-based programming.

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