Simply put: we use music to help people.

 

The American Music Therapy Association defines Music Therapy as the clinical use of music interventions by a board-certified music therapist to support cognitive, emotional, physical, and psychosocial needs.  Music Therapy can optimize coping and support quality of life when research and evidence-based techniques are used in both group and individual sessions.  Music is the therapeutic tool used by board-certified music therapists to support individualized goals

 

Music Therapists are allied healthcare professionals who have completed a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in music therapy, clinical training, and an internship before taking a board-certification exam.  Then the credential of MT-BC (Music Therapist-Board Certified) is granted by the Certification Board for Music.  As a consumer, you want to be sure that a MT-BC is providing Music Therapy services for your loved one or organization.