Music Therapy

what is it?

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.  A board-certified music therapist utilizes music and all of its facets-physical, emotional, mental, social, aesthetic, and spiritual-to help clients improve or maintain their health.

Why Music Therapy?

Music therapy interventions can be designed to:

• Promote Wellness

• Manage Stress

• Alleviate Pain

• Express Feelings

• Enhance Memory

• Reduce Anxiety

• Improve Communication

• Improve Learning

• Build Self-Esteem

• Support Physical Exercise 

• Promote Physical Rehabilitation

• Improve Mood

• Improve Opportunities for Conflict Transformation

Is it Proven Effective?

Research in music therapy supports its effectiveness in a wide variety of healthcare and educational settings.

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For more information on music therapy, please visit the American Music Therapy Association or the Wisconsin Chapter for Music Therapy.

Music Therapy in action