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.

Please visit the donation campaign on GiveLively
and make a tax-deductible donation today!

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.

 

AMTA Membership in 2023!

Membership in AMTA

Join AMTA or
Renew Your Membership Today!


COVID-19 Resources
for Music Therapists and Students

COVID-19_resource_page

 


Latest News

view all news stories

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Renee Fleming - Kennedy Center Honoree
Congratulations to AMTA Artist Spokesperson Renee Fleming on being named to the 46th class of Kennedy Center Honorees. Tune in Dec. 27, 2023 at 9 p.m. EST as a star-studded Kennedy Center lineup pays tribute to her and other nominees on CBS Television and/or Paramount Plus. Continue Reading
 
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Reminder - 2023 AMTA Symposium sessions still available!
Need credits? Need ethics credits? You can register for the 2023 AMTA Symposium and earn up to 40 credits by watching each course and completing each evaluation! The symposium recordings are available to registrants through 2/29/2024. Continue Reading
 
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Upcoming Assembly of Delegates Meeting and RSVP
Dear Music Therapy Community, The next AMTA Assembly of Delegates Meeting is scheduled for December 4th , 8– 10pm ET / 7-9 pm CT / 6-8pm MT / 5 -7 pm PT. The deadline for Assembly Meeting attendee registration is Sunday, December 3rd by 11 pm ET / 10 pm CT/ 9 pm MT / 8 pm PT Continue Reading
 
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
2023 AMTA Symposium CMTE's Still Available!
It has been about one month since the 2023 AMTA Symposium began! Did you know that you can still register and earn up to 40 credits by watching each course and completing the evaluation? The symposium recordings are available to registrants through 2/29/2024. Continue Reading
 
Monday, November 6, 2023
2023 AMTA Annual Business Meeting
Please join us for the AMTA Annual Business Meeting scheduled for November 8, 2023, from 8:00-9:45 pm ET. Continue Reading
 
Saturday, November 4, 2023
The Commission on the Education and Clinical Training of 21st Century Music Therapists - 2023 Update
The Commission on the Education & Clinical Training of 21st Century Music Therapists has posted an update to their page on the AMTA website. Continue Reading
 
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Music Therapy Perspectives Editorial Board
We are currently seeking nominations for appointment of persons to the Editorial Board of Music Therapy Perspectives (MTP) for a 6-year term. Editorial board members read and evaluate submitted manuscripts and serve in an advisory capacity to the Lead Editor, Associate Editors, and Assistant Editor. MTP editorial Board members review manuscripts that are typically within their area of research/clinical expertise yet may also be asked to review manuscripts for which their different lens and exper Continue Reading