What is music therapy?
The Australian Music Therapy Association defines music therapy as “a research-based allied health profession in which music is used to actively support people as they aim to improve their health, functioning and well-being. It can help people of all ages to manage their physical and mental health and enhance their quality of life. You don’t need to be musical to take part in or benefit from music therapy. Qualified music therapists plan and provide musical experiences for their clients. Each session is tailored to the needs and goals of the client.” https://www.austmta.org.au/about-us/what-is-mt/
Not all music therapy is the same as music therapists have different strengths and backgrounds. Music for all Seasons offers a preliminary meet-and-greet meeting to determine compatibility between the client and therapist.
Whilst music therapy sessions are uniquely structured, there are a few common aspects of all music therapy sessions:
Greeting and check-in at the start of the visit.
Determining the focus for the visit.
Engaging in music-based therapy-centric activity or receptive engagement
Debriefing and planning future plans
What happens in a typical music therapy session?