What actually happens in a music therapy session?
Most music therapy sessions consist of several discrete activities involving music. Activity levels can range from deep relaxation to rhythmic walking outside. Musical participation may be as simple as humming along to a song presented by the therapist or as actively creative as song-writing and recording musical performances onto a CD. The specific musical activities presented in a music therapy session are determined by the goals for the session, the musical preferences of the client, and any challenges presented by a client’s diagnosis. The music therapist will meet the client at his or her level of ability to participate and move forward to reach the goals and objectives outlined in a unique, individualized music therapy treatment plan.
