Music therapists address a number of non-musical goals including improving communication skills, decreasing inappropriate behaviour, improving academic and motor skills, increasing attention span, strengthening social and leisure skills, pain management and stress reduction.<\/p>\n
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Music therapy can also help individuals on their journey of self-growth and understanding.<\/p>\n
What are the typical Music Therapy interventions that might be used in a session?<\/p>\n
There is an extensive array of music activities and interventions. For example, the therapist and client might compose songs to express feelings; one client might learn to play the piano to improve fine motor skills, while another client might use instruments to improvise unspoken emotions. Music therapists may also use music and movement activities, singing, lyric discussion or music and imagery to help the client reach their goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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