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The Music Therapy Works

MUSIC THERAPY

The Music Therapy Works

MUSIC THERAPY

Music therapy utilises the fact that physiological and psychological musical patterns are integral to all human life. Every individual, regardless of any disability or illness, responds to music in a unique way. For many people who are at elevated risk and feeling isolated and vulnerable, the use of music in therapy can help to make connections and enable the exploration and expression of individuality, personality and social and cultural diversity.

Music therapy sessions involve live music making. Well-known pieces and pre-recorded music may be used but often free improvisation is a key element. Clients are encouraged to use percussion and other instruments in order to explore the world of sound. The music therapist supports the client’s sounds through improvising with them. In this way clients quickly realise that musical ability is not relevant as all sounds are incorporated within the music they make together. The confidence and engagement this engenders means that over time a trusting relationship can evolve and through which emotions can be expressed and issues explored within a safe environment

We deliver a flexible and comprehensive combination of improvised or pre-composed music underpinned by strong psychotherapeutic and medical understanding. Every intervention is designed around the individual or group and depends on their assessed requirements. Clinical programmes are monitored through a clear evaluation system and ongoing evidence-based practise.

Music therapists work within the multi-agency team to assess emotional well-being, physical health, social functioning, communication abilities and cognitive skills through musical responses. Clients do not need to have a musical background in order to benefit from music therapy. The therapeutic process enables growth and development.

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“Her relationship with the music therapist is the only remaining relationship in my mother’s life. She glows after her sessions.”

Daughter of an elderly MTW client with dementia

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"As an MTW approved supervisor, I have witnessed MTW MTs encouraging, reflecting and reaching deeply held feelings that may not have otherwise ever have been expressed or heard. They then use these observations and information to determine the best way forward for a successful therapeutic process."

Dr Teresa Madurai, Clinical Psychologist, University of Birmingham

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“(Music Therapy) gives all of the children a space to express themselves. We notice a change in them whilst in the sessions. We also notice that they come back to class calmer.”

Rigby Hall School, Bromsgrove

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“Due to music therapy... we have noticed that the school is a calmer place to be. We have also noticed that there has been an increase in turn-taking skills, participation and attention / concentration skills.”

Dame Ellen Pinsent School Birmingham

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"I am glad that I am alive...joyful in the moment...there was something about music that enclosed me."

Martha, a cancer patient describing her experience of Music Therapy

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"This specialist support [music therapy] has contributed to a reduction in the number of student behavioural incidents and to improvements in the levels of students’ confidence and skills development.”

OFSTED inspection report, Trinity Specialist College

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"Music Therapy is one of the most important interventions that we provide in school. It has proven to be essential for so many pupils' emotional well-being and social development needs. The therapist is integrated into school life and are much valued members of our school community."

Pticheroak School, Redditch

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“Her relationship with the music therapist is the only remaining relationship in my mother’s life. She glows after her sessions.”

"As an MTW approved supervisor, I have witnessed MTW MTs encouraging, reflecting and reaching deeply held feelings that may not have otherwise ever have been expressed or heard. They then use these observations and information to determine the best way forward for a successful therapeutic process."

“(Music Therapy) gives all of the children a space to express themselves. We notice a change in them whilst in the sessions. We also notice that they come back to class calmer.”

“Due to music therapy... we have noticed that the school is a calmer place to be. We have also noticed that there has been an increase in turn-taking skills, participation and attention / concentration skills.”

"I am glad that I am alive...joyful in the moment...there was something about music that enclosed me."

"This specialist support [music therapy] has contributed to a reduction in the number of student behavioural incidents and to improvements in the levels of students’ confidence and skills development.”

"Music Therapy is one of the most important interventions that we provide in school. It has proven to be essential for so many pupils' emotional well-being and social development needs. The therapist is integrated into school life and are much valued members of our school community."

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