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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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Qualitative content analysis of “Hello Songs” composed for children by music therapists in the Czech Republic and USA
2016
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Jiří Kantor, Lenka Kružíková
Language
English
Subtitle
English
Source / Publisher
Social Welfare: Interdisciplinary Approach
Country
Czech Republic
United States (USA)

This article analyzed hello songs composed by music therapists to identify best practices in their composition and use. 

¿Qué es la musicoterapia? - Natalia Garbarets
2020
Type of reference
General information
Language
Spanish
Subtitle
Spanish
Source / Publisher
Más que palabras
Country
Spain

Music therapist Natalia Garbarets explains what music therapy is, how it differs from musical education, and what are its benefits.

Scaffolding Young People’s Journey from Mental Health Services into Everyday Social Music Making: A Pilot Music Therapy Project
2019
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Cherry Hense
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy
Country
Australia

This study explores how a music therapy group was able to support young people's transition from mental health services into everyday community engagement. Results showed that the group provided a safe space to support the processes of coming together and constructing social identity. 

State-funded programs support music therapy in Australian education settings
Type of reference
General information
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Australian Music Therapy Association
Country
Australia

Learn how music therapy is used in Australian schools to support children's learning and development, including the availability of different programs. 

The significance of the process of music therapy for children with multiple social and communication disabilities
2019
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Sara Marta Knapik-Szweda
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Voices
Country
Poland

Read an article presenting two case studies of music therapy, in particular, improvisational music therapy and neurologic music therapy, to target social and communication goals in young multiply-disabled children.

Tous en choeur - Épisode 6 - La musique comme thérapie
2025
Type of reference
General information
Language
French
Subtitle
French
Source / Publisher
AMI
Country
Canada

Watch the 6th episode of a documentary series hosted by Gregory Charles about the therapeutic effect of choir singing and music among adults living with Alzheimer's disease, an episode that includes the participation of the National Music Therapy Institute. Two sequences (at 4:05 and 11:30) feature an exploratory group music therapy session with dyads composed of 4 choir members and their caregivers, as well as interviews with Suzanne Caron, President, and Tanya Lavoie, music therapist.

Note: This video is available with closed captioning and a transcript.