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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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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.

Two Heads Are Better Than One: Combined Physical and Music Therapy for Late-Stage Huntington's Disease
2026
Type of reference
General information
Author
Nicolò Zarotti
Language
French
English
Source / Publisher
HD Buzz
Country
Canada
United States (USA)
United Kingdom (UK)

Read an article detailing a study on interprofessional collaboration between music therapists and physiotherapists in therapy targeting movement for individuals with late-stage Huntington's Disease. The study found better results when both therapists worked together, compared to physiotherapists working independently, and that simpler rhythmic cues were more effective than more complex melodic cues.

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Using Music Technology with Children and Adolescents with Visual Impairment and Additional Disabilities
2013
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Lisa Martino, Michael Bertolamy
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country
United States (USA)

This chapter in the book, Music Technology in Therapeutic and Health Settings describes the use of music technology as part of music therapy sessions at the Perkins School for the Blind. Diverse music therapy technology tools and their clinical use are described: voice output communication aids and switches, soundbeam device,  and music production softwares.