Music Therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages. Music therapy improves the quality of life for persons who are well and meets the needs of children and adults with disabilities or illnesses.
Why Music Therapy?
Music provides a positive and exciting medium for learning, healing, and transforming. Music therapy can greatly enhance the quality of life of the individual and his or her family. For both children and adults with disabilities, music is a highly engaging activity which can also be used to achieve non-musical goals such as language development, socialization and fine-motor coordination.
Benefits of Music Therapy
Develops Cognitive Abilities
– Attention Span and Memory
– Organizational Skills
Improves Communication
– Receptive/Expressive Language
– Range of Expression
Enhances Social Skills
– Peer Interaction
– Group Cooperation
Supports Physical Development
– Fine and Gross Motor Skills
– Rehabilitation Goals
Fosters Emotional Growth,
– Personal Insight
– Self Esteem
Promotes Wellness
– Stress Reduction
– Alleviation of Pain
Research in music therapy supports its effectiveness in a wide variety of healthcare and educational settings. For further information, please go to www.musictherapy.org.