Music Therapy IS ...
- a planned treatment intervention with well-defined goals and objectives;
- a process in which a relationship develops within and by means of musical experiences;
- an intervention based on a pre-treatment, individualized music therapy assessment;
- an experience in which the music and the modes of musical expression are chosen to meet the individual client's needs;
- an intervention which can address physical, psychological, social, communication, and behavioral goals.
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Music Therapy is NOT ...
Music Medicine:
The client listens to live or recorded music in order to bring about direct effects on bodily systems and functioning.
Special Music Education:
The use of special techniques and activities to teach special learners about music.
Music Lessons:
Engaging a person in musical activities in order to develop performance skills on an instrument.
Recreational Music:
Engaging a person in musical activities primarily as a leisure pursuit, hobby, or pasttime.
Entertainment:
Performing live music or playing recorded music for persons who are primarily passive or receptive participants.
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