Music plays a major role in our development as individuals. It is tied to our personal identity and sense of belonging.
It teaches us to listen, be ourselves, communicate and relate to others.
It helps us understand and manage our emotions, and promotes self-discipline and empathy.
In music therapy we rely on music to help individuals who are having difficulties with psychosocial, emotional, behavioral or neurological challenges.
We see clients in our office, virtually or in their homes when deemed appropriate.
Some of the individuals we see have challenges related to:
Some of the individuals we see have challenges related to:
Sessions may include some of the following music experiences.
Actively listening to music means is to listen with full focus and intention without doing anything else at the same time. In a therapeutic context, it helps us elicit thoughts and feelings we want to explore in session. Listening to music can also help alter our mood and promote relaxation. Music helps build rapport and trust within the therapeutic relationship.
Beat production includes work on the computer, keyboard and/or drums to create compositions and landscapes built around rhythm. This can help develop skills related to organization, creativity, self expression, relationship, coordination, concentration and more.
Sessions often include playing a variety of percussion instruments (congas, djembes, shakers, claves, tambourines) as well as guitar, keyboard, xylophone. The music can be in any style according to the client’s preferences. It may be centered around improvisation, song reproduction, or skill development. No previous experience in music is necessary. People of all abilities can participate.
Drumming can be an incredibly effective therapeutic intervention that is available for individuals of all levels of functionality. There are many typesof drums with a variety of sounds and sizes that can be played with hands or mallets. Drumming can help us release stress, manage emotions, develop coordination, concentration, creativity and connection.
Whether it is vocalizing, singing a song, writing a song, or substituting lyrics, singing can help us improve speech, feel connected, express ourselves, release stress, and feel joy. Prior experience not necessary to fully benefit.
Songwriting has emerged as a popular an effective method in therapy. It provided with a healthy outlet that can help us explore and validate our thoughts and feelings in a creative and empowering way.
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