Music Therapy is a creative arts therapy that utilizes music in various creative and ethical methods to help facilitate the therapeutic process.

Music Therapy is a healing arts discipline that requires a bachelors degree in music, along with two years of music therapy curriculum course work and field study, followed by a six-month internship. Board certification is achieved through periodic examinations and/or continuing education.

(Registration and university program accreditation, along with certification is administered by the American Association of Music Therapy(AAMT) and the Certification Board of Music Therapists(CBMT).

Examples of some Music Therapy techniques used by a trained music therapist are melodic or rhythmic improvisation with a non-verbal client, guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, and coordinated breathing while following musical tones. Exploring specific musical influence on behavior, songwriting, lyric analysis, and energizing or improving self-esteem through performance, are also techniques, just to name a few.

The personality of the therapist, with their creativity, empathy, and imagination, along with their training, creates a unique experience for clients seeking holistic healing through the power and universality of music.