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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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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.

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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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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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Monday, February 24, 2025

**** Urgent Call-to-Action: ACT TODAY to Save Medicaid ****

In the next 24 hours, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on a budget bill designed to cut Medicaid by $880 Billion, benefiting the top 1% of American earners and causing great harm to the lower 40% of American earners. The House Budget Committee is proposing to cut $880 billion in budget cuts with Medicaid as the primary target. The US House of Representatives is preparing to vote in the next 24 hours, we need to send a clear message: Don’t cut Medicaid! Continue Reading

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

A Changing World: A Message from AMTA

AMTA President Angie Snell and AMTA Director of Government Relations, Judy Simpson speak to the numerous changes at the Federal level, concerns of how that affects our clients and ourselves and suggestions on moving forward. Continue Reading

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Save The Date!

Save the date for an Assembly of Delegates community/public meeting on Tuesday, 2/25/25 at 6pm PT/ 8pm CT/ 9pm ET. This is a one hour meeting. Registration for Zoom link to follow. Continue Reading

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Music Therapy services under threat in Australia

The Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA-AUS) urgently needs support from the worldwide music therapy community. Regional representative to WFMT - Australia and New Zealand, Alison Short’s blog post this week brought to worldwide attention a decision in Australia that would discontinue music therapy services for thousands of Australians. Continue Reading

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

AMTA is excited to announce the 2024 recipient of the Arthur Flagler Fultz Research Award!

Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth L Stegemöller, PhD, MT-BC 2024 Arthur Flagler Fultz Research Award winning proposal “Virtual Group Therapeutic Singing for Persons with Parkinson’s Disease in Rural Areas” The Fultz Fund is an annual research grant awarded by AMTA and generously supported by David’s Fund for 24 years by Tom & Lucy Ott. Fultz Fund Chair, Dr. Michele Forinash, led the submission review process. We are grateful to the reviewers and those who submitted a research proposal. Continue Reading

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Community Update

Community Update!! Watch your email for a community update from AMTA Since the July Community Update many things have been happening with AMTA and our community both positive and challenging. This November Community Update will cover some of the recent news and happenings. Continue Reading

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Major Grant to Boost Music Therapy Field

The Music Man Foundation awards $326,700 to the American Music Therapy Association to enhance tools to boost music therapy as a cost-effective treatment LOS ANGELES, October 15, 2024 – The Music Man Foundation today announced a grant of $326,700 supporting the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) to help advance access to music therapy services for individuals and families. Continue Reading

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