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The purpose of our database is to provide an easy access to knowledge about music therapy and its application with a diverse array of clientele.  We therefore propose a selection of pertinent* references, however not exhaustive, given that each week more research and other information are published around the world.  The choice of references aims to offer a variety of types of contents, such as scientific publications and other more general ones, in text, video or audio formats, to help answer questions from a diversity of visitors seeking information about music therapy. 

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Remini-Sing RCT: Therapeutic Choir Participation for Community-Dwelling People with Dementia and Their Primary Caregivers
2024
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Jeanette Tamplin, Zara Thompson, Imogen N. Clark, et al.
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Journal of Music Therapy
Country
Australia
Norway

This study aimed to investigate the impact of Remini-Sing RCT, community-based therapeutic choirs led by music therapists and offered to individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Preliminary results  showed a decrease in anxiety and depression. Considering the limited number of participants, the article also addresses the issue of  recruitment and retention of participants, to help future research and improve sustainability of such programs.

The body communicates: Movement synchrony during music therapy with children diagnosed with ASD
2020
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Tamar Dvir, Nava Lotan, Roni Viderman, et al.
Language
English
Source / Publisher
The Arts in Psychotherapy
Country
Austria
Israel
Norway

Read an article examining the body synchrony of autistic children with their therapists during music therapy sessions. Results of this video microanalysis showed that while there was no significant change in the autistic children's ability to synchronize with therapists at the end of their treatment period, there was a significant increase in the ability of therapists to synchronize with the autistic children. The potential implications of this finding for both future research and practice are discussed.

The "VocaMom Group" Model: Using Maternal Voice in Community Music Therapy Group for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
2026
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Nir Seri
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy
Country
Israel

Read an article that explores a group music therapy radio project for students with intellectual disabilities and their mothers. Results showed that the majority of students showed significant engagement with the recordings of their mother's voice, including significant emotional reactions, even though the mothers were not physically present.