Music Therapy

Music Therapy is a well-established allied health profession similar to occupational and physical therapy. It consists of using music therapeutically to address behavioral, social, psychological, communicative, physical, sensory- motor, and/or cognitive functioning. Because music therapy is a powerful and non-threatening medium, unique outcomes are possible. Music Therapy uses music to address non-musical goals. Musicality is not the goal of music therapy, but assists the method used to reach a therapeutic outcome.

Music Therapy may include the use of behavioral, biomedical, developmental, educational, humanistic, adaptive music instruction, and/or other models. Music therapy enhances one's quality of life, involving relationships between a qualified music therapist and individual; between one individual and another; between the individual and his/her family; and between the music and the participants. These relationships are structured and adapted through the elements of music to create a positive environment and set the occasion for successful growth.

Meaningful Day Services, Inc. (MDS) has one of the largest Music Therapy departments in the country, and is statewide. Our specific areas where service is provided includes: Indianapolis (and surrounding area), Fort Wayne, Jeffersonville, and Kokomo. Experience music therapy first hand by participating in one of community drum circles! Time and locations are listed in our monthly newsletter.

Please visit www.MusicTherapy.org for more information about this unique therapy!

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Click below to see music therapy drum circles available in your area:

North Indianapolis Area Drum Circle Schedule

West Indianapolis Area Drum Circle Schedule

Fort Wayne Drum Circle Schedule

Madison County Drum Circle Schedule

Henry County Drum Circle