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The purpose of our resources database is to provide an easy access to knowledge about music therapy and its application with a diverse array of clientele, and to help answer questions from a diversity of visitors seeking information about music therapy. 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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Using distance technology to deliver the creative arts therapies to veterans: Case studies in art, dance/movement and music therapy
2021
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Heather Spooner, Jenny Baxley Lee, Diane G Langston, et al.
Language
English
Source / Publisher
The Arts in Psychotherapy
Country
United States (USA)

Read about the feasibility of online sessions within the creative art therapies through three case studies of veterans who received either art therapy, dance/movement therapy or music therapy . Sessions were held via in-home, synchronous clinical video telehealth.

Using music-adapted technology to explore Bruscia’s clinical techniques introduced in autism research: Pilot study
2020
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Ashley Kurkjian, Kathleen Skinner, Heidi Ahonen
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Approaches: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Music Therapy
Country
Canada

This pilot research investigated eight most commonly used Bruscia’s (1987) clinical improvisation techniques utilised in music therapy with autistic clients: imitating, reflecting, synchronising, extending, symbolising, holding, incorporating, and rhythmic grounding. Improvisations were recorded using LogicPro connected to MalletKAT instruments. Improvisations were analysed using music-adapted technology, the MIDI Toolbox.

Virtual music therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic - An updated scoping review
2026
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Monika Bucharová, Barbora Hořejší, Jiří Kantor et al.
Language
English
Source / Publisher
JBI Evidence Synthesis
Country
Czech Republic

Read a scoping review, updating a previous study done in 2021, on the use of virtual music therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics discussed include facilitators, barriers, equipment and education considerations, and the nuances of virtual music therapy.

Vocal Connections: How Voicework in Music Therapy Helped a Young Girl with Severe Learning Disabilities and Autism to Engage in her Learning
2012
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Tina Warnock
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Approaches: Music Therapy & Special Music Education 4(2), 85-92.
Country
England
United Kingdom (UK)

Read a case study presenting the use of the non-verbal voice in music therapy for a young girl with severe intellectual disabilities, complex needs, and autism to build connections within herself and with the music therapist.

What sound can you make? A case study of a music therapy group for children with autism, learning disabilities and challenging behaviours.
2015
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Becky White
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Approaches: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Music Therapy
Country
England
United Kingdom (UK)

Children with autism have historically received individual music therapy sessions; however they can also benefit from small group work where they can have a shared musical experience.