How can I pay for music therapy services?
  • Music therapy is covered under the Medicaid CES, SLS, CwCHN (formerly CLLI), and CHRP waivers.
  • Private Pay.
  • FSSP - through Foothills Gateway. 
  • Grants can cover facility costs including instruments and other therapeutic tools.
Is music therapy the same as music lessons?
  • No. Music therapy uses music as a tool to work on non-musical goals. However, music lessons can be given as a form of music therapy to work on non-musical goals including fine motor skills, speech and language skills, and quality of life.
Is music therapy evidence based?
  • Yes! "AMTA promotes a vast amount of research exploring the benefits of music as therapy through publication of the Journal of Music Therapy, Music Therapy Perspectives and other sources. A substantial body of literature exists to support the effectiveness of music therapy."
What is a typical music therapy session like?
  • "Since music therapists serve a wide variety of persons with many different types of needs there is no such thing as an overall typical session. Sessions are designed and music selected based on the individual client's treatment plan.  However, you can see and hear some examples of how music therapy is used in clinical settings in the video: "Partnerships in Care: Uses of Music Therapy in Medical Settings."  Music therapy can also be used in many other settings." 
Other questions you may have?