Sessions usually involve live music making with a variety of different instruments. The music is mainly improvised, but can include pre-composed music, musical games and song writing depending on the needs of the client.
What are the typical reasons for referral?
As long as there is a need then anyone can be referred and you do not have to be musical to have music therapy. The main reasons for referral are usually to aid communication skills, to develop speech, to improve emotional well-being, to improve attention skills and to develop choice making skills.