Who is
Music Therapy For ?
Bruscia (2014)
believes that everyone is
capable of creating music, so the music experienced by each person engaged in creation or re-creation is unique and original.
This process also encourages exploring the meaning, beauty, and human relationships inherent
in the creative process and
the world of sound.
Open to everyone,
No Music Background Needed !
Rather than emphasizing musical performance, music therapists use music as a medium for communication and plan music interventions tailored to clients’ needs.
Therefore, participants in music therapy do not require any special musical skills, knowledge, or background. The following are suitable recipients of music therapy, but not limited to:
Premature babies in the neonatal intensive care unit
Children with developmental delays
People with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Students with special educational needs (SEN)
People with emotional needs e.g. anxiety, depression, or PTSD
Individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities
Patients with chronic or terminal illnesses, such as cancer
People with Parkinson’s disease
Older adults with Alzheimer's disease or other cognitive impairments
People in the rehabilitation centers
People in drug rehabilitation
Prisoners
Terminally ill patients
Music therapy services do not necessarily require a doctor’s referral or recommendation. Anyone experiencing emotional distress or in need can directly contact a music therapist for consultation and assessment.