Swallow Hill’s music therapists use music as the tool to help improve people’s lives. Music Therapy Programming is one way Swallow Hill is bringing the joy of music to life every day.

Programming with Specific Populations:

At Swallow Hill Music, we take pride in meeting the needs of a wide variety of individuals who want to learn and experience music including (but not limited to):

• Individuals with Sensory Processing Disorders or Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Individuals with Developmental Disabilities  
• Adults living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease 
• Individuals dealing with Trauma or Mental Health issues

As defined by the American Music Therapy Association, music therapy is “…an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages.” Music therapy is administered by trained professionals who have been educated at an approved music therapy program and nationally certified by the Certification Board for Music Therapy (CBMT). Music therapists possess musical, clinical, therapeutic, and professional skills.