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What is Music Therapy?
Introduction

Music therapy is a therapeutic approach that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. It’s an evidence-based practice designed to improve wellbeing and quality of life.

How it works

In music therapy, a trained therapist uses music activities—such as listening, singing, playing instruments, and songwriting—to help clients achieve specific therapeutic goals. Sessions are tailored to individual needs and can involve:

Active Music Therapy: Engaging in creating or performing music.
Receptive Music Therapy: Listening to and reflecting on music.

Why choose Music Therapy?

Music therapy offers a range of benefits, including:

  • Emotional Expression: Helps in expressing feelings and emotions.

  • Stress Relief: Reduces stress and anxiety levels.

  • Improved Communication: Enhances verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

  • Cognitive Improvement: Supports cognitive functions such as memory and attention.

  • Social Skills: Enhances communication and interpersonal interactions through structured musical activities. 

Who can benefit? 

Music therapy can benefit individuals of all ages and backgrounds, including those with mental health challenges, developmental disorders, and physical disabilities. It is also useful for anyone looking to enhance emotional expression, improve cognitive function, or reduce stress.

  • Accessibility
    Accessibility is of utmost importance to us. Get in touch to let us know how we can best meet your access requirements. Our studio has the following facilities: ✔️ Wheelchair accessible throughout ✔️ Accessible bathroom ✔️ Pram Friendly ✔️ Baby change room ✔️ Tea and coffee ✔️ Comfortable waiting area ✔️ Things to read ✔️ Water and snacks available ✔️ Free parking on-site ✔️ Bus stop and train station nearby ✔️ Air conditioned
  • Individualised Care Plan
    We create an individual Care Plan for you. A Care Plan includes important information about you including the goals and objectives we will be working on in Music Therapy. Our Therapists create a Care Plan after your third session with us. You can ask for a copy of your Care Plan at any time.
  • Service Agreements
    An NDIS Service Agreement is a written agreement between a provider and participant which defines their terms of engagement. Our Service Agreement includes information such as the frequency and duration of sessions, and the number of session. After your first session, we will contact you to see if you would like to book in for a block of sessions (or as recommended by your therapist). We will email the Service Agreement for the Participant or their representative to sign. You are not locked into the Service Agreement. If you would like to discontinue sessions with us we will cancel the Service Agreement.
  • Fee Schedule
  • Cancellation Policy
    Reminder You will receive a reminder SMS two days before your appointment. Please respond to the reminder to confirm your appointment. Providing Notice Please provide more than 24 hours notice if a session is to be cancelled. Play Anything will attempt to reschedule any cancelled appointment and understands that at times this is not possible. Cancellation fee ● There is no charge for cancelling an appointment, so long as we have 24 hrs notice. ● Notice provided less than 24 hours before the scheduled session will incur a charge of 100% of the session fee. ● Sessions unattended without notice will incur a charge of 100% of the session fee.
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What is Music Therapy?
RMTs Change Lives Series - Episode 1 - Rose's Story

RMTs Change Lives Series - Episode 1 - Rose's Story

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Neurologic Music Therapy - Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation - Gait Training

Neurologic Music Therapy - Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation - Gait Training

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What is Music Therapy?

What is Music Therapy?

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