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Frequent Asked Questions
Is there research to support Music Therapy?
Yes! Evidence-based music therapy practice integrates the best available research, the music therapists’ expertise, and the needs, values, and preferences of the individual(s) served. (AMTA, 2010). Music Therapy is considered a related service under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Visit musictherapy.org for more information about music therapy for specific populations.
What happens in a Music Therapy session?
In music therapy sessions, clients might engage in interventions such as music improvisation, receptive music listening, songwriting, lyric discussion, music and imagery, music performance, and learning through music. These interventions are tailored to meet the client’s needs and goals. Often, the client’s preferred music will be used in sessions.
How can I access music therapy services?
- Fill out a referral form for yourself or the person you are referring to services. Contact Stephanie at stephanie@leanonmemusictherapy.com to receive a referral form by email.
- Complete a music therapy assessment.
- After the assessment session is completed, the music therapist will provide the client/parents/caregiver with a written assessment report and treatment plan with recommendations.
- Schedule music therapy sessions. Based on the assessment results and the client’s schedule, the therapist and client/parents/caregiver will determine the session time, frequency and duration of treatment, and location of sessions.
Where do services take place?
Locations may include clients’ homes, community centers, care homes, adult day health centers, schools, hospitals, and professional therapy offices.
