What is Music Therapy?


Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to address non-musical goals within a therapeutic relationship, provided by a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC). These goals may include:

๐ŸŽต Cognitive development
๐ŸŽต Social skill-building
๐ŸŽต Emotional expression and regulation
๐ŸŽต Gross and fine motor coordination
๐ŸŽต Language and communication enhancement

To become a Music Therapist, one must complete a bachelorโ€™s degree in Music Therapy, a 1,040-hour clinical internship, and pass the Board Certification Exam administered by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT).