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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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Discover the Power of Music Therapy
2012
Type of reference
General information
Language
English
Subtitle
English
Source / Publisher
Shaw TV Calgary
Country
Canada

In this video produced by Shaw TV, Jennifer Buchanan of JB Music Therapy demonstrates the effectiveness and impact of music therapy on a 97 year old war veteran who has cognitive impairments due to dementia.

Intergenerational Jamboree: A step-by-step guide to intergenerational music therapy in senior living
2021
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Kate Dupuis, Kathy Lepp, Carrie Perkins, et al.
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Schlegel- UW Research Institute for Aging
Country
Canada

An intervention guide for music therapists and recreation/activity staff in retirement and long-term care homes, offering intergenerational music therapy experiences that support the health and well-being of both younger and older participants.

Click here to watch a video of this program.

Intergenerational Music Therapy Jamboree
2024
Type of reference
General information
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Schlegel- UW Research Institute for Aging
Country
Canada

The Jamboree is an intergenerational music therapy program where children and their accompanying adults join residents in retirement or long term care homes for weekly group sessions of singing, movement, instrument play, and guided social interaction led by a certified music therapist.

Click here to read the intervention guide of this program.

Music Therapy at Boston Children's Hospital
2016
Type of reference
General information
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Children's Hospital Boston
Country
United States (USA)

This video shows examples of music therapy sessions and perspectives from music therapists and the Children's Hospital in Boston.

New perspectives on music in rehabilitation of executive and attention function
2019
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Yuko Koshimori, Michael H. Thaut
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Frontiers in Neuroscience
Country
Canada

This paper explores the existing behavioural, neuroimaging and neurophysiological studies of musicians, non-musicians and clinical populations with the goal of delineating the uses of music therapy to target executive functioning and attentional processes in cognitive rehabilitation.

¿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.

The Impact of Group Music Therapy on Depression and Cognition in Elderly Persons With Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Study
2013
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Hsin Chu, Chyn-Yng Yang, Kuei-Ru Chou
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Biological research for Nursing
Country
Taiwan

The aims of this study were to determine the effectiveness of group music therapy for improving depression and delaying the deterioration of cognitive functions in elderly persons with dementia. The group music intervention is a noninvasive and inexpensive therapy that appeared to reduce elders’ depression.