Music Therapy is an established healthcare profession
that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive,
and social needs of individuals of all ages.

Music Therapy improves the quality of life for persons who are
well and meets the needs of children and adults with disabilities or illness.

One does not have to know how to play an instrument or read music in order to
participate in Music Therapy. All an individual needs is an inclination
to enjoy music.

Melinda's Music offers Music Therapy for children
with Special Needs as well as individuals in palliative care,
including Dementia programming.

Home and Nursing Home visits are available.

Since 2001 Melinda's Music has continued offering
Music Therapy for children with special needs
(including the Autism Spectrum).

*** Fall 2009 Semester ***

Begins September 14th, 2009 to November 16th, 2009.
Ages 4-10 developmentally.
Note: No group on September 28th or October 12th, 2009.
Fall 09 Registration Form

Each child is assigned a 1 to 1 volunteer who assists the child in
achieving their goals, under the supervision of Certified Music Therapist,
Melinda Marks Burgard. The volunteers are both adult community members,
as well as teenagers who are planning to pursue a college degree in the
same or related field. The main goals of this group are to increase
emotional expression, speech, and socialization skills.

In Palliative Care and Dementia Programming, Music Therapy Can...
* Be used as a DISTRACTION FROM PAIN (Pain Management)
* Be a stimulus for COMFORT and RELAXATION (and ENJOYMENT)
* Provider of SENSORY STIMULATION
* Offer CHOICE and CONTROL
* Outlet for SELF-EXPRESSION
* Method for increasing COGNITIVE AWARENESS
* Vehicle for SOCIAL SUPPORT
* Assist in REMINISCENCE and LIFE REVIEW

For specific information regarding any of our programs
call Melinda M. Burgard, MA, Certified Music Therapist at
845-477-0451.

Recommended Websites...

American Music Therapy Association