Crescendo Music Therapy

The American Music Therapy Association defines music therapy as "the use of music within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals".  

Music therapists work with individuals of all ages and in a variety of settings, including psychiatric centers, rehabilitative facilities, medical
hospitals, outpatient clinics, day care treatment centers, agencies serving developmentally disabled persons, community mental health centers, substance abuse facilities, senior centers, nursing homes, hospice programs, correctional facilities, halfway houses, schools, wellness programs and private practice.

Who is qualified to be a music therapist?

Music therapists are expected to maintain national board certification. Board
certification is indicated by the letters MT-BC following the therapist's name. "MT-
BC" stands for "music therapist-board certified". This credentialing process
indicates that the music therapist has satisfied the following requirements:

*graduated with a degree in music therapy from a university program approved by the American Music Therapy Association, Inc. (AMTA)

*completed an approved 1000 hour internship

*passed the national competency exam given by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT)