"Music therapy has been integral in ensuring our child's quality of life and has helped her gain skills that we thought might not be possible. We are very thankful for her therapist and the service she provides."
General Services
The music therapists at West Music offer in person services in a wide variety of settings.
Weekly or bi-weekly music therapy sessions can occur on an individual basis or in groups of any size. Sessions consist of varied musical activities to work on individualized goals.
Learn more about goals & activities in the settings we serve by selecting a location below.
Group Homes & Adult Day Programs
Music therapists may facilitate instrument play, movement, singing, and songwriting to enhance:
- Attention
- Direction following
- Social communication
- Range of motion
- Accepting vibrotactile stimulation
- And more!
Hospice
Music therapists may facilitate instrument play, singing, songwriting, music listening, and relaxation to provide end-of-life and bereavement support in areas like:
- Quality of life
- Relaxation
- Decreased perception of pain
- Socialization
- Mood modification
- And more!
Mental Health Programs
Music therapists may facilitate instrument play, songwriting, lyric discussion, and music-assisted relaxation to promote:
- Self-expression
- Relaxation
- Socialization with peers
- Self-awareness
- Coping skills
- And more!
Childcare Centers
Music therapists may facilitate instrument play, movement, and singing to enhance:
- Attention
- Direction following
- Social communication
- Academic concepts
- And more!
Memory Care & Assisted Living
Music therapists may facilitate instrument play, movement, singing, and group discussion to promote:
- Socialization with peers
- Reminiscence
- Physical stamina
- Range of motion
- Cognitive and sensory stimulation
- And more!
Schools
Music therapists may facilitate instrument play, movement, singing, and songwriting to promote:
- Communication
- Direction following
- Number or letter identification
- Academic concepts
- And more!
Medical Facilities
Music therapists may facilitate instrument play, singing, songwriting, and music-assisted relaxation to promote:
- Pain reduction
- Anxiety reduction
- Relaxation
- Mood modification
- Coping skills
- And more!
In-Home or at West Music
Music therapists may lead instrument play, movement, singing, and songwriting to enhance progress toward any personal goals, including:
- Attention
- Direction following
- Emotional expression
- Coping skills
- Range of motion
- Endurance
- And more!
Does one of these describe you, or do you know of another setting looking for music therapy?
5 - 2024 Survey
"Our son's therapist is a creative, compassionate, and talented music therapist whose work with him has been pivotal to his growth & happiness."
4 - 2024 Survey
"The diversity of music and songs for our patients are always astonishing & appreciated. Our patients always feel included and loved during their time in music therapy."
3 - 2024 Survey
"My son's therapist is creative with incorporating goals into therapy. His alertness and health is fluid, and she seems to make it work!"
2 - 2024 Survey
"Our therapist has a wonderful smile & pleasant attitude that makes it easy for a person to participate. Because there is no pressure to sing outloud, the focus is all on exercise, better breathing, and having a good time!"
