About Music Therapy

Music therapy is the use of music within a therapeutic relationship to sustain, restore, or improve emotional, cognitive, physical, educational, and spiritual health. Music therapy utilizes the elements of music – it’s rhythms, melodies, and harmonies- to treat specific therapeutic treatment goals.

A Brief History of Music Therapy

Music therapy is an established healthcare profession, available in the United States since 1950. Its effectiveness was originally discovered with despondent World War II veterans who did not respond to anything but music. The use of music as a means of therapy is universal- it can be found in every culture on earth- and has been used since the beginning of human history. In ancient societies, music was used to heal. Contemporary music therapy and music psychotherapy integrates the ancient wisdom of music’s value with professional expertise. They provide effective treatment to deal with a diverse range of issues and conditions.

Ancient Dance