Through live music, music therapists create a safe, inviting environment where patients and families can explore their thoughts and feelings. Music therapy is designed for each patient based on needs.
Music therapy might include:
- singing
- writing songs
- playing instruments
- making digital music
- improvisation
- listening to music
Goals for Music Therapy may include:
- helping pain
- decreasing stress, anxiety and depression
- improving memory
- physical rehabilitation
- increasing positive feelings and thoughts
- developmental and educational support
- infant stimulation and de-stimulation
- rehabilitative support
The American Music Therapy Association defines Music Therapy as the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.
For More Information
Please call Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, Cheer Guild Music Therapy Program at 317.944.8723.
Please call IU Health Methodist Hospital Music Therapy Program at 317.962.1686.