Training Information

During the internship, students will learn Music Therapy techniques with individuals and groups with varying disabilities to address goals to improve communication, motor, sensory, behavioral, academic, cognitive and social skills. Interns will be exposed to the use of many forms of communication, including picture communication, sign language, speech and adaptive devices. Students will learn methods of making the music therapy experience multi sensory and beneficial for each individual. Interns will be given the opportunity to create or adapt songs to address specific needs to individuals. Interns will gain experience in facilitating music therapy sessions, small or large group and individual; communicating music therapy processes with children’s families and other professionals; and completing assessments, quarterly reviews and other paperwork.

Interns participate in all aspects of the business whether it is community outreach events, presentations where Music Therapy and Music To Grow On is being promoted, volunteering to help fundraise for organizations who also serve our clients, and regular therapy sessions.

MTGO employs music in a variety of ways to address goals and encourage generalization of skills of other treatments including Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, in-home ABA programs and school programs. The intern will learn how to work with the various team members to find musical activities that will encourage development in the areas of need. Opportunities are also provided to expose the intern to the IEP process by attending and participating in such meetings. The intern will also learn the basic functioning and processes involved in a private practice including developing new contracts and securing funding.