MUSIC THERAPY
Music Therapy Program The Music Therapy Program is Brooklyn Conservatory's first onsite music therapy program, offering individual and group music therapy sessions to children and adolescents with special needs. The program also offers therapeutic lessons on guitar, piano and hand drums. Music therapy is provided by professional master's level music therapists with training in music and psychology, and experience in special education. Under the guidance of the music therapist, students experience new pathways for learning and communication, while exploring their musical expression and creativity.
Music therapy has been shown to be beneficial for children and adolescents with a variety of special needs including: Emotional and psychological issues; Developmental disabilities; Speech and language delays; Physical disabilities; Autistic spectrum; Cerebral Palsy; Learning disabilities; Attention Deficit Disorder; Sensory issues; Behavioral problems; Neurological disabilities and hearing or vision impairment.
Anyone interested in this particular program should call the Director of Music Therapy at 718-622-3300 x16.
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