What is Music Therapy?

Learn how music therapy can help improve the lives of seniors.
Join music therapist Amy Standridge, MM, MT-BC, as she gives an overview of music therapy, including its effect on the brain. Amy also details how music therapy can help caregivers and improve the quality of life for their loved ones and clients.

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Resources: American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), https://www.musictherapy.org/

Oak Song Music Therapy and Consulting Services, http://oaksongmusictherapy.com/

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