Medical Music Therapy
In medical settings, Music Therapy can
- encourage changes in mood and emotional states
- aid in relaxation/sleep
- provide opportunities for non-pharmacological management of pain and discomfort
- alleviate fear and anxiety
- encourage active and positive patient participation in treatment
- provide motivation and support to reach rehabilitative goals
- teach healthy coping skills
- help those with limited family/social supports
- increase procedural compliance and alleviate pressure on staff

A board-certified music therapist uses music to help people work on their medical treatment goals. Medical Music Therapy uses music-based techniques such as music listening, playing instruments, singing or songwriting to address goals like communication, cognition, socialization, emotional regulation and expression and motor skills.