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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What is AMTA's reflective or self-determined Symposium registration
Many, if not most of us, look for a good deal or how to make our funds last longer. We might look at a workshop, conference or symposium and choose a registration rate based on how much content is of interest. While that is a valid way of shopping, consider thinking differently when registering for the AMTA Symposium. Continue Reading
 
Monday, August 26, 2024
STARTING TODAY for 1 week the AMTA Book Sale!
Once a year the AMTA Book Store opens up to the wider community with this 30% discount available to AMTA members and non-members on publications in the AMTA book store. Why not take advantage of the sale and stock up on books or even just that one book you have been wanting. Continue Reading
 
Thursday, August 22, 2024
AMTA Book Sale starts soon!
The AMTA Book Sale starts next Monday, August 26th for just 1 week. Everything** is 30% off for members AND non-members alike. If you are a student this is a great opportunity to purchase your course books. For professionals, budgets are tight, take advantage of this one week book sale. Continue Reading
 
Monday, August 19, 2024
Symposium News!!
Did you know that the AMTA Symposium offers 36 pre-approved CMTEs including ethics? Did you know you have access to the recorded content through February of 2025? Continue Reading
 
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Symposium Scholarships
Interested in attending the 2024 AMTA Symposium but not sure it is in your budget? Thanks to the Anne Emory Kyllo Scholarship Fund**, AMTA is very pleased to offer 42 scholarships for professionals in need which will be distributed in the order that they are requested. Since the Symposium announcement last week several of the 42 have been awarded already.. We expect them to be fully awarded in the next couple of weeks. Don’t wait or hesitate! If you are a professional in need, apply today for a... Continue Reading
 
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Registration Open for AMTA Online Symposium
Registration is now open for the 2024 AMTA Online Symposium, September 22-25, 2024 The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) is hosting the 3rd Annual Online Symposium designed to provide high-quality and informative content for music therapists in the USA and abroad. Over the 4-day symposium both live and asynchronous sessions are provided with the potential of up to 36 pre-approved CMTEs including ethics. All registrants will have access to the recorded sessions through February 28, 2025. Continue Reading
 
Thursday, August 1, 2024
AMTA Government Relations Summer Update
Keeping AMTA members informed about the work of AMTA Government Relations The role of AMTA Government Relations (AMTA GR) is to increase access to quality music therapy services through monitoring and responding to state and federal legislation that impacts music therapy practice and to serve as a direct resource to the regions for both federal and state government relations and advocacy issues. Continue Reading