Music Therapy Services of Greater Atlanta
Providing professional music therapy services to the metro Atlanta area since 1998
                                                               Celebrating 13 Years!
Potential
Benefits?
What benefits can music therapy bring?
In medical settings, music is used to: alleviate pain in conjunction with
anesthesia or pain medication: elevate patients' mood and counteract
depression; promote movement for physical rehabilitation; calm or sedate,
often to induce sleep; counteract apprehension or fear; and lesson muscle
tension for the purpose of relaxation, including the autonomic nervous system.

In educational settings, music therapists are often hired in schools to provide
music therapy services listed on the Individualized Education Plan for
mainstreamed special learners. Music learning is used to strengthen
nonmusical areas such as communication skills, social skills, academic skills,
and physical coordination skills which are important for daily life.

In mental health facilities, music therapy allows persons with mental health
needs to: explore personal feelings, make positive changes in mood and
emotional states, have a sense of control over life through successful
experiences, practice problem solving, and resolve conflicts leading to stronger
family and peer relationships.

In geriatric settings, ,music is used with elderly persons to increase or
maintain their level of physical, mental, and social/emotional functioning.
The sensory and intellectual stimulation of music can help maintain a person's
quality of life.