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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. 

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La Revue Française de Musicothérapie
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General information
Language
French
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Association Française de Musicothérapie
Country
France

This research journal shares research, clinical case studies, methodological and theoretical work, and key contributions from international and major national events in France.

Les bienfaits de la musicothérapie pour les endeuillés
2014
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Author
Martine Létourneau-Ryan
Language
French
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Fédération des Coopératives funéraires du Québec
Country
Canada

Article in a magazine that states the benefits of music therapy for individuals going through bereavement. Information about goals of music therapy and certified music therapists (MTA) are provided. 

Los beneficios de la musicoterapia
2015
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Language
Spanish
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Spanish
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Telemadrid
Country
Spain

Learn about a child with a neurologic disorder who received music therapy services and watch interviews from the child's mother, the music therapist, and a music therapy student.

Mark Ettenberger y la música como herramienta terapéutica
2018
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Spanish
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MaguaRED
Country
Colombia

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.

Mechanistic research approaches in music therapy for pain: Humanizing and contextualized options for clinician-researchers
2022
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Andrea McGraw Hunt
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Frontiers in Pain Research
Country
United States (USA)

Read about how different research methodologies and collaboration across disciplines can be used to better research the use of music therapy in pain management.

Memory Moments - Music Therapy
2011
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Language
English
Subtitle
English
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Lake View Ranch
Country
United States (USA)

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.

Mewsic Moves: Transforming Developmental Disabilities into Abilities through Music Therapy
2013
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Language
English
Subtitle
English
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Mewsic Moves
Country
United States (USA)

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

Murcia Conecta 7TV - Vientos Sonoros Musicoterapia
2022
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Spanish
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Spanish
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Vientos Sonoros -Enseñanza Musical y Musicoterapia
Country
Spain

Watch how children 0-2 and their parents engage in interactive music experiences to address developmental milestones in a music therapy group called "Danzando en Pañales" (Dancing in Diapers). 

Music and Caregiving: Hitting the Right Notes
2026
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Author
Paul Wynn
Language
English
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AARP
Country
United States (USA)

Read how music therapy has helped an older adult living with Alzheimer’s disease, with benefits that extend into his home care. Learn what music therapy is and how caregivers can use music at home to support their loved ones (includes a video, 4:15).

Music and its Impact on the Brain
2017
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Author
Elizabeth Stegenmöller
Language
English
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TED Talks
Country
United States (USA)

 Elizabeth Stegemöller presents at the TEDx Iowa State University event on music therapy and its impacts on the brain. She is a music therapist and utilizes music therapy to treat people with Parkinson's disease.

Music and Life in the Field of Play: An Anthology
2006
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Carolyn Kenny
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Barcelona Publishers
Country
United States (USA)

An anthology of selected writings and presentations by Carolyn Kenny from 1979 to 2006. This volume includes two books, The Mythic Artery and The Field of Play; articles from journals about Music Therapy and Indigenous Studies, chapters in books on Music Therapy; and previously unpublished papers and case study. This volume clearly reveals, perhaps for the first time, the important interplay between Kenny’s lifelong work in Music Therapy and her parallel work in Indigenous Studies. It also integrates many disciplines that both influence and are influenced by Music Therapy education, practice, and research.

Music and Medicine - The Official Journal of the IAMM
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Language
English
Country
International
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This research journal integrates clinical practice and research on music interventions and strategies in medicine, translating insights from music, psychology, cognition, neurology, and therapy into clinical applications while unifying knowledge across disciplines.