5 Extremely Helpful Music Therapy Resources You Need to Know About

Discover four extremely helpful music therapy resources you need to keep bookmarked.

Have you wondered where to turn for information about music therapy? Look no more. We have scoured the internet to bring you four websites that are sure to answer any question you may have about music therapy. Continue reading to find out what they are.

5 Music Therapy Resources

  1. American Music Therapy Association

MusicTherapy.org is the official website of the American Music Therapy Association. It is the authority on music therapy with information covering all aspects of the industry. Whether you are a professional certified music therapist or parent of child who has been referred to music therapy, you will find helpful research, facts and answers to questions regarding the music therapy industry.

  1. Music Therapy Source

If you are considering going to school to become a certified music therapist, you’ll want to check out this website. The website belongs to Matt Logan, a Music Therapist at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Peterson Family Foundation Music Therapy Program. It has great information on what expect from this challenging yet rewarding career option as well as how to grow personally and professionally as a music therapist.

  1. Coast Music Therapy

Looking for ways to use music therapy with children? This is a perfect website! It is full of ideas and activities for using music as a therapy option for kids with different diagnosis. The site also offers research on the effectiveness of music with youth to reach their medical, personal and educational goals.

  1. Music Therapy Research Blog

Are you already a certified music therapist looking for resources to keep up to date on the latest research for your practice? Keep this site bookmarked! It’s full of the latest research on music therapy allowing you to ensure your practice is up to date on the scientific side of healing. The site is also a great go-to for parents or those interested in learning about the latest science and research on music therapy.

  1. Cerebral Palsy Group

The Cerebral Palsy Group is a great resource for anything regarding Cerebral Palsy. This is the one stop resource for answers and support!

There you have it; five extremely resourceful websites for anyone who would like to learn about music therapy. And of course, our blog is always full of useful information for music therapists, parents, and students so don’t forget to check back often!

About the Peterson Family Foundation

The Peterson Family Foundation was founded in 2003 to enhance, restore and improve the quality of life for all human beings. Our primary mission is to seek out and support experts and institutions dedicated to enhancing and improving the lives of people dealing with illnesses requiring a stay at a medical institution by bringing music therapy to as many hospitals as possible. Learn more at our website or share your story with us.