Resources & references

Through interviews, musical activities, and testimonials, see how music therapist Ángel Girón facilitates group music experiences to support communication, self-expression, connection, and physical skills for disabled adults.

Watch how music therapy can support children, adolescents and their families in a pediatric hospital setting, and learn how music therapists contribute to interdisciplinary care teams.

Daniel Torres explains how music stimulates the brain, what humanistic music therapy is, and how music therapy applies these principles to support development and rehabilitation across ages and needs.

An interview with Mark Ettenberger, an experienced music therapist in Colombia. He describes what music therapy is, its benefits, how it can be applied clinically and how it can support early childhood development.

Click here to watch a video interview of Mark Ettenberger.

Two music therapists use music therapy to help older adults living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. They show how singing, instrument playing, and other music therapy techniques can enhance physical movement, cognitive stimulation, and relaxation.

Watch how 3 music therapists — John Mews, Cristin Bostrom, and Nam Kyo Kim — work with children with developmental disabilities and their families.

This video features an individual who was paralyzed due to a motor vehicle collision and participated in music therapy sessions. The video includes clips of music therapy sessions, testimonials from the patient, and interviews from certified music therapists.

Heather Overly, a board-certified music therapist, discusses how music therapy can support children with  developmental disabilities. Through live session examples and interviews, she demonstrates how group music therapy can meet therapeutic goals such as self-expression, academic skills, and social skills.

Music therapist Joanne Loewy explains how music therapy can help individuals manage pain, the benefits of using music therapy as psychotherapy, and how music effects the body.

Watch music therapist Karen Hook describe how she uses music therapy with autistic children and children with learning disabilities. 

Click here to watch part 2 of the documentary.

Watch a video on the use of music therapy for autistic children featuring music therapists Blythe LaGasse, Jody Wilfong, and Erica Lyles. Both parent and music therapist testimonials are included.

Click here to watch part 1 of the documentary.

Leticia Prieto Alvarez, a music therapist at Hebrew Senior Life, explains the benefits of music therapy for older adults and provides examples of active music therapy experiences in group and individual settings.