Common
Frequent Questions
Questions
What is Music Therapy?
The American Music Therapist Association (AMTA) defines music therapy as a “clinical & 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” (2024).
What Can Music Therapy do?
Decrease pain
Decrease stress
Increase memory
Increase socialization
Inspiration for exercise
Allow people to feel more comfortable to express their feelings (2024)
What is Music Therapy?
Music therapy is not usually covered by insurance in the state of Missouri. It’s based on a case-by-case basis and needs to be pre-approved by insurance (2024).
References
(2024). AMTA Official Definition of Music Therapy. American Music Therapy Association.
(2024). Is music therapy a reimbursable service? American Music Therapy Association.