Making A Real Difference.
As therapists, our work reaches deeply into the lives of other people. We can maximize the benefits of every music therapy session by following these principles: (1) Address deficits while at the same time recognizing and celebrating strengths. (2) Raise the bar for individuals by providing new challenges that encourage growth. (3) Constantly sharpen your music skills and therapeutic expertise so you can provide top notch, state-of-the-art strategies, interventions, and learning experiences. (4) Treat every person with respect. (5) Avoid mediocrity by instilling a sense of adventure and discovery in every therapy session. (6) Enjoy making music together.

Since 1982, the therapists at Music Works Publications have focused on providing practical, cost-effective resources to help their colleagues apply these principles in their daily work. Click on side arrows below for sliding windows to keep you updated on our professional products and new releases. Check our short weekly blog posts. We share anecdotes from our therapy sessions as well as new ideas and strategies that emerge.
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Take a look at these timely tips for therapists:

  • Factors in group music therapy

    A music therapist must plan group music therapy carefully to meet the unique needs of each individual participant while at the same time creating a therapeutic atmosphere for the group as a whole. Effective group music therapy sessions often balance the following factors: 1. Therapist-directed vs. client-directed activities, 2. Waiting turns vs. simultaneous participation, 3. [...]

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  • Conversation Starters

    Let’s brainstorm for a minute about music experiences that naturally encourage interaction – conversations starters if you will. Some ideas that come to mind are antiphonal and call-response songs, instrumental and vocal ensembles, musical skits and plays, improvisation, exercise and creative movement, and drum circles. Other musical catalysts for communication and speech include song writing, [...]

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