Music Therapy and Education

Music therapy involves the supported use of sounds and music, allowing children to express themselves, communicate and interact with the therapist in their own way, using music as a bridge.

A range of accessible musical instruments are provided to enable children to explore different sounds and sensory experiences with.

Playing music together can be a very effective way for children to communicate and express how they are feeling. 

Music therapy can help to improve learning and well-being outcomes for children by:

• Developing self-expression, communication and social skills

• Helping the child to manage difficult feelings

• Building confidence and self-esteem

• Increasing awareness of self and others

• Addressing challenging behaviour

• Encouraging self-motivation, concentration and co-ordination

Music therapy can help children experiencing difficulties such as:

• Communication and self-expression issues

• Friendship difficulties

• Stress and anxiety

• Low self-esteem / low confidence

• Frustration / Anger

• Sadness or fears