What Is Music Therapy?
Music Therapy is the clinical and evidenced-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.
(American Music Therapy Association - adapted, 2004)
Music therapy is the specialized use of music by a credentialed professional who
develops individualized treatment and supportive interventions with people of all
ages and ability levels to address their social, communication, emotional,
physical, cognitive, sensory and spiritual needs.
(Certification Board for Music Therapy)
