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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?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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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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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Request for Proposals
The Renée Fleming Foundation in partnership with the NeuroArts Blueprint
Initiative is offering year two of the Renée Fleming Neuroarts Investigator
Awards. The Awards support innovative and collaborative research by early career
researchers, designed to expand the evidence base of the emerging field of
neuroarts and further the mission of the Neuroarts Blueprint Initiative.
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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
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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
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Save The Date!
AMTA Members - Save the date for our upcoming business meeting. The meeting is
scheduled for November 19, 2024 at 8:00pm EST. More details forthcoming.
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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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We have received reports of emails, Facebook and text messages that are
impersonating our president and requesting your cell number so that you can
connect or text. The message states it is from Angela Snell and is from a number
in her area code but not her number. This is a SCAM. Thanks to one of our
member’s sleuthing abilities we know that engaging with the impersonator results
in a request for the recipient to purchase gift cards to serve as incentives for
members. The impersonator will ask... Continue Reading
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Hurricane Helene - Supporting SER Disaster Relief Efforts
The AMTA Board of Directors, members and staff extend heartfelt concern for all
those affected by the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. The AMTA BoD
supports the fundraising and coordination efforts of the Southeast Region of
AMTA to support music therapists, colleagues and students affected by the storm.
SER is actively reaching out to music therapists and music therapy students to
assess and evaluate how best to help. Continue Reading
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