Music Therapy
Music for Healing, Growth, and Wellbeing
Music therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions by a Board Certified Music Therapist to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship. Whether addressing physical, emotional, cognitive, social, or developmental needs, music therapy uses the power of music to support meaningful growth and positive change.
At DrumHeart, music therapy services are tailored to the unique strengths, needs, and goals of each individual or group. No musical experience is required to participate.
What is Music Therapy?
Music therapy is a healthcare profession that uses music and the elements of music to support health, wellness, rehabilitation, learning, and personal growth. Sessions may involve singing, instrument playing, movement, improvisation, songwriting, music listening, relaxation, and other specifically designed evidence-based interventions to address specific therapeutic goals.
Music therapy can help improve:
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Communication and social skills
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Emotional expression and self-awareness
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Attention, focus, and memory
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Motor coordination and physical functioning
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Confidence and self-esteem
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Stress management and relaxation
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Cognitive functioning
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Quality of life and overall wellbeing
Individual Music Therapy Services
Individual sessions provide personalized therapeutic support based on each person's goals, abilities, and interests.
Services may benefit:
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Children with developmental delays
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Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, or stress
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Individuals with intellectual and cognitive disabilities
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People recovering from illness, injury, or trauma
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Older adults experiencing cognitive decline or memory challenges
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Individuals seeking personal growth and emotional wellbeing
Every treatment plan is customized to meet the needs of the individual while building on their strengths and interests.
Group Music Therapy Services
Music creates opportunities for connection, participation, and shared experience that are often difficult to achieve through words alone.
Group music therapy programs may focus on:
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Social skills development
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Emotional regulation
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Teamwork and cooperation
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Communication skills
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Cognitive behavioral improvement
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Creative expression
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Stress reduction
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Community building
Group services can be adapted for children, teens, adults, seniors, healthcare settings, schools, and community organizations.
Settings We Serve
Music therapy services are available in a variety of settings, including:
Neurologic Music Therapy®
For individuals with neurological conditions, DrumHeart also offers Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT), an advanced, research-based model of music therapy that uses rhythm and music to support rehabilitation of movement, speech, language, and cognitive functioning. NMT techniques are based on neuroscience research examining how the brain processes music and rhythm and how these processes can be used to support functional recovery.
Neurologic Music Therapy can benefit individuals experiencing:
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Stroke
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Parkinson's Disease
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Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Cerebral Palsy
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Other neurologic and neurodevelopmental conditions
Why DrumHeart?
Michael Kenny, MMT, MT-BC, NMT, brings more than 25 years of clinical, educational, and community-based experience working with children, adults, families, schools, healthcare organizations, and community programs.
His approach integrates evidence-based music therapy with a deep understanding of rhythm, relationship, creativity, and human development to create engaging and meaningful therapeutic experiences.