Music therapy is an evidence-based allied health profession where Registered Music Therapists use music-based activities to actively support people with their health, functioning and wellbeing. Music therapy uses music and the relationship formed through musical experiences to support individuals and their families.
Music therapists also use a variety of non-musical therapeutic techniques, and work with a range of other therapists to collectively support the individual to reach their goals.
Various music-based activities can be used to in a Music Therapy session, which are tailored each session to support the needs of the individual:
Singing and/or playing instruments
Drumming
Improvised music-making
Song writing and composing
Movement-based musical activities
Active music listening – live and pre-recorded
Creating purpose-based playlists
Therapeutic instrument learning



