Music Therapy Makes a Difference

Music Therapy Makes a Difference

Music Therapy is an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. Click the picture to learn more.

 
What is the Profession of Music Therapy?

What is the Profession of Music Therapy?

Music Therapy is the clinical & 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. Click to learn more.

 
How Does Music Therapy Work?

How Does Music Therapy Work?

Music therapy interventions can address a variety of healthcare & educational goals: Promote Wellness, Manage Stress, Alleviate Pain, Express Feelings, Enhance Memory, Improve Communication, Promote Physical Rehabilitation, etc. Click to learn more.

 
Is Music Therapy Effective?

Is Music Therapy Effective?

Research in music therapy supports its effectiveness in a wide variety of healthcare and educational settings. Click the picture to learn more.

 
Where Do Music Therapists Work?

Where Do Music Therapists Work?

Music therapists work in medical hospitals, treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, schools, community mental health centers, drug & alcohol programs, senior centers, nursing homes, hospice programs, correctional facilities & more. Click to learn more.

 
What Do Music Therapists Do?

What Do Music Therapists Do?

Music therapists assess emotional well-being, physical health, social functioning, communication abilities, & cognitive skills through musical responses; design music interventions for individuals and groups based on client needs; & follow up progress.

 
Who is Qualified to Practice Music Therapy?

Who is Qualified to Practice Music Therapy?

Those who complete an approved music therapy degree, internship, and who pass the Certification Board for Music Therapists' certifying exam, earning the credential MT-BC (Music Therapist, Board Certified). Click the picture to learn more.

 
Who Can Benefit from Music Therapy?

Who Can Benefit from Music Therapy?

Children, adolescents, adults, & the elderly with mental health needs, developmental & learning disabilities, Alzheimer's disease, aging related conditions, substance abuse problems, brain injuries, physical disabilities, acute and chronic pain, & more.

 
Does Research Support Music Therapy?

Does Research Support Music Therapy?

AMTA promotes a vast amount of research exploring the benefits of music as therapy through publication two research journals and other sources. A substantial body of literature exists to support its effectiveness. Click the picture to learn more.

 
What is AMTA's Mission?

What is AMTA's Mission?

The mission of the American Music Therapy Association is to advance public awareness of the benefits of music therapy and increase access to quality music therapy services in a rapidly changing world. Click the picture to learn more.

 
 
 
 

You Can Help Support Music Therapy!

The American Music Therapy Association® is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to advance public awareness of the benefits of music therapy and increase access to quality music therapy services in a rapidly changing world. You can help support this mission.

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Support Music Therapy

Music Therapy is the clinical & 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. Music therapy interventions can address a variety of healthcare & educational goals and many can benefit from music therapy services. The base of evidence in music therapy research is extensive and strong.

AMTA works to support and strengthen the music therapy profession, expand access to music therapy, raise awareness about its benefits, support research, and empower music therapists to serve diverse populations.

 

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Sunday, March 26, 2023
The Commission on the Education and Clinical Training of 21st Century Music Therapists (The Commission) 2023 Regional Conference Update
The Commission's 2023 regional conference update is available. Refer to this link for the full report: https://www.musictherapy.org/careers/21st_century_education/ Continue Reading
 
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Call for Proposals!!
We are now accepting proposals for the 2023 AMTA Symposium, which will be held October 8-11, 2023. Continue Reading
 
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
AMTA Leadership March Updates
Greetings Members of the Music Therapy Community! Please see links to several updates from AMTA Leadership Continue Reading
 
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
2022 AMTA Member/Music Therapist Survey
Reminder 2022 AMTA Member/Music Therapist Survey We invite you and thank you for your voluntary participation in our annual survey; all music therapists (whether they are members of AMTA or not) are invited to complete it. We welcome responses from outside the US as well. Continue Reading
 
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Save the Date!
Save the date! 2023 AMTA Symposium, October 8-11, 2023 This year's virtual symposium will follow a similar format as our event in 2022, featuring a keynote speaker, 35 credits of CMTE Courses, music and wellness mornings and special evening events. More information and a call for proposals will follow in March! Please note, AMTA will not be hosting an in-person conference in 2023. Continue Reading
 
Saturday, February 4, 2023
AMTA Regional Conference Season is almost here!
We hope you will join us for on of our Regional Conferences this spring. Live links within the graphic and a larger graphic are available here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6jkeru Continue Reading
 
Monday, January 30, 2023
Important Announcements
Important Announcements and information regarding the AMTA Book Sale, The 2022 AMTA Symposium content availability for CMTE credits and Renewing your AMTA Membership. Continue Reading