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Music therapy uses music and sounds where words may be difficult to find. Our qualified music therapists use music making to help people communicate, express themselves and start building relationships.
Everyone responds to music and this is often unaffected by disability and illness. Music therapy is a creative way of working that is open to everyone, whatever challenges they may be facing.
The aims of music therapy will vary depending on each individual. A music therapist will work with someone to identify areas to develop and support, this can change depending on each person’s changing needs.
Music therapy can help with:
In a music therapy session a wide selection of easy to use instruments is made available. The music therapist listens carefully and creatively supports people to make sounds. No previous experience of music is necessary. Through sharing sounds and music together a positive relationship can develop, bringing opportunities for new ways to communicate.
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