Music Therapy Services

Music Therapy Clinical Services (MTCS) was established to provide music therapy treatment for clients in the Greater Lansing community with special needs. Special needs that are often effectively treated by music therapy techniques are those typically arising from medical illnesses, handicapping conditions (such as developmental disabilities, physical impairments, emotional disturbances, autism, sensory impairments), specific learning disabilities, and aging. Services are offered in individual or group settings, as appropriate for the client's needs and abilities.

Musical talent or training are not prerequisites for acceptance into the program, as music therapy experiences are geared to the specific functioning levels, interests, and clinical needs of the clients. Treatment is provided by professional therapists who have training, experience, and certification in the field of music therapy.

Eric "RicStar" Winter Music Therapy Camp provides opportunities for musical expression, enjoyment, and interaction for all people with special needs and their families. Held every summer in June.

Music Therapy Services Offered
Individual Music Therapy
Specific music therapy interventions (singing, dancing, playing, creating, etc.) are developed and implemented based upon the individual's goals and objectives (communication, motor, emotional, social, self-esteem, etc.). Cost: $48 per hour

Music Lessons for Special Needs
Adapted individual music lessons in which the primary goal is to learn music skills. This can include piano, guitar, voice, band or orchestral instruments, theory, composition, and/or jazz improvisation. Cost: $45 per hour

Music Therapy Groups
Singing for Speech
For children who are in need of opportunities to enhance language development (articulation, speech rhythm, social communication, etc.). Come join us in a fun stimulating environment where children are provided with music therapy interventions specifically designed to increase and improve verbal skills for each individual child enrolled. Cost: $240 for a 16 week session

Klub Kazoo
Quality learning and maximum participation occur when children are permitted to experience the joy of play. The medium of music therapy allows this play to occur naturally and frequently. Klub Kazoo is for children who are struggling to vocalize/struggling with verbal skills. This group offers opportunities to improve vocal skills while participating in a variety of music and movement activities. Cost: $240 for a 16 week session

Combo Project
Have you ever wanted to be in a band? Adolescents and young adults who enjoy music and who have an interest in singing and playing (keyboard/piano, bass, guitar, percussion) join together in creating music. Cost: $240 for 16 sessions

Adult Recreational Music Therapy
Come join in the music fun! This group is specifically for adults with all levels of abilities. The group will consist of a maximum of 7 individuals. They will play a variety of instruments, sing, dance and just have an hour of fun! Instruments will include handchimes, drums, xylophones, keyboards, etc..... Music therapy helps individuals work on non-musical areas, like socialization, communication, gross and fine motor, and self-esteem. When the group is having fun playing together, they are using non-musical skills, sometimes without even realizing it!! All of the interventions are success-oriented, so no prior musical training is needed.

Instructor: Ashild Rodsaetre-Thompson, MM, MT-BC
Beginning Date: September 12, 2007
Days and Times: Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00
Cost: $240 for 16 sessions
Location: MSU Community Music School, 841 Timberlane, Suite B
Course Contact Person: Cindy Edgerton at 353-6426 or edgerto3@msu.edu

Staff
Cindy Edgerton, MM, MT-BC (Director)
Ashild Roedsaetre-Thompson, MM, MT-BC
Denise Travis, MM, MT-BC
Jaime Merritt, MT-BC