Music Therapy

Music Therapy (All Ages)

Music therapy is an established health profession that uses music and music experiences to meet the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of children, youth, and adults with varying abilities and objectives. Music therapy sessions can facilitate personal musical expression, reduce stress, improve communication, teach developmental skills, manage pain, and help participants explore and grow while experiencing joy through music.

A music therapy session can engage students in singing, listening, moving, playing, and in creative activities for developing life skills. Music therapists are able to meet clients at their own levels and allow them to grow.

Music Therapy at WCMS:

• Is administered by a trained music therapist
• Works toward specific therapeutic goals and objectives
• Promotes expressive and receptive communication skills
• Develops fine and gross motor coordination
• Improves attention skills
• Provides a healthy outlet for emotions
• Creates a safe environment to explore moods and emotional states through participation in active music-making experiences

Music therapy sessions may be covered by health insurance; check with your insurance provider for details, or contact us for more information.

ENROLLMENT

New students can enroll at any time. Please call 781-721-2950 for more information.

faculty

Shayla McDermott

Tuition

2024–2025 School Year:
       30 minute lesson: $ 60.25
       45 minute lesson: $ 84.50
       60 minute lesson: $109.25

Music Therapy Group for Persons with Parkinson’s

WCMS also offers a special music therapy program to address the needs of Persons with Parkinson’s (PWPs). Two sections are offered: an in-person group, and a remote group. Both sections are led by certified music therapists. Click here for more information.