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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.  The choice of references aims to offer a variety of types of contents, such as scientific publications and other more general ones, in text, video or audio formats, to help answer questions from a diversity of visitors seeking information about music therapy. 

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Celebrating Pride with Inclusive Music Therapy
2020
Type of reference
General information
Author
Music Heals
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Music Heals
Country
Canada

This article describes how music therapy can be an anti-oppressive and affirmative service for LGBTQ+ individuals. It describes the benefits of music therapy in both group and individual settings, and describes an example of how one client benefited from a music therapy program.

Child-Centred Music Therapy: Integrating Best Interest of the child into Theory, Research, and Practice
2025
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Viggo Krüger, Kathleen M. Murphy
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland
Country
United States (USA)
Norway

This book utilizes The United Nations Conventions on the Rights of Children (UNCRC) as a tool to critically explore what implications the convention has for the profession of music therapy, and more specifically, music therapy for children and adolescents.

Exploring Social Perceptions of Queer and Trans Music Therapists and Clients
2026
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Bethany Mulley, Victoria Clarke & Luke Annesley
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy
Country
United Kingdom (UK)

Read an article on the knowledge of the LGBTQIA+ community by music therapists, and the perceptions of music therapy by the LGBTQIA+ community. Findings suggest a lack of knowledge and preparedness by straight and cisgender music therapists for working with this clientele, in spite of a commitment to an open and non-judgemental approach. Discussions around disclosure is also included.

Queering Queer Spaces: Journey of a Creative Arts Program for Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Creative Youth
2019
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Spencer Hardy, Juniper Monypenny
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy
Country
United States (USA)

Read about a therapy program by an art and music therapist for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-questioning youth, supporting gender identity exploration and learn about the challenges and opportunities encountered during its pilot implementation.

"The Popular Organizaton Heals": Community Music Therapy for the Collective Rethinking of Masculinity
2026
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Gonzalo Ureta-Fredes & Andrés Salgado-Vasco
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy
Country
Chile
Colombia

Read an article exploring a community music therapy project with the overall goal of a collective rethinking of masculinity to help prevent gender-based violence. Findings found the project to be successful at empowering men to take action.