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Welcome To

Upstate Music Therapy Center

WE ARE HIRING!

Upstate Music Therapy Center is looking for Board-Certified Music Therapists to fill full and part-time positions.

SERVICES FOR ALL AGES

Upstate Music Therapy Center has been providing quality services in the Rochester, NY area for over twenty years. We are excited to work with clients of all ages and abilities.

MUSIC FOR ADULTS

We offer a variety of music services for adults of all ages and abilities.

MUSIC FOR CHILDREN

Our agency is excited to offer services for children both in and out of the school-based setting.

COUNSELING FOR ALL AGES

Upstate Music Therapy Center also provides counseling with a focus on creative arts and mindfulness. 

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

UMTC is passionate about getting involved in the community through presentations and continuing education.

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UNDERSTANDING MUSIC THERAPY

“Music therapy is the clinical and 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.” -AMTA

WHAT DO MUSIC THERAPISTS DO?

“Music Therapy is an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. After addressing the strengths and needs of each client, the qualified music therapist provides the indicated treatment including creating, singing, moving to and/or listening to music.” -AMTA

SOME RESULTS OF MUSIC THERAPY

“Through music involvement in the therapeutic context, clients’ abilities are strengthened and transferred to other areas of their lives. Music therapy also provides avenues for communication that can be helpful to those who find it difficult to express themselves in words.” -AMTA

IS THERE MUSIC THERAPY RESEARCH?

“Research in music therapy supports its effectiveness in many areas such as: overall physical rehabilitation and facilitating movement, increasing people’s motivation to become engaged in their treatment, providing emotional support for clients and their families, and providing an outlet for expression and feelings.” -AMTA (For more information visit musictherapy.org)

OUR BLOG

Check out news, research, and events happening at UMTC. 

Becoming MT-BCs: Presented by Casey Kunzer, MT-BC

This blog was written by Casey Kunzer, MT-BC  On March 1st myself and my colleague Lauren had the opportunity to attend and present at SUNY Fredonia’s Mini Music Therapy Conference. Our presentation, “Becoming MT-BCs,” aimed to educate and empower student music...

World Music Therapy Week 2024

This blog was written by Robin Neary and Amy Thomas.  Happy World Music Therapy week! It brings us joy to know that all around the world music therapists are coming together to celebrate and educate our communities on our profession. This year, Upstate Music Therapy...

The Planets: A Story Orchestra

Blog post written by Abby Hamel On April 8th, 2024, an out-of-this-world event will occur: the solar eclipse! Rochester is lucky enough to be in the path of totality for this eclipse and I can feel the excitement around me. The Planets by Helen Mortimer is the newest...