Music Therapy

The Music School is happy to welcome Crystal King, a board-certified music therapist, to our teaching staff. Crystal comes to us from Canton, MA and received her Bachelor of Music Therapy from Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA.  She received her MA,M.S. Ed in Assistive Special Education Technology from Simmons College in Boston, MA.  Her experience includes work at the Massachusetts Hospital School with group music therapy sessions as well as private sessions and ensembles for students with physical and cognitive disabilities.  Crystal has also worked at the Perkins School for the Blind providing individual and group assistive technology instruction.  Crystal plays piano, guitar and bassoon.  

Music therapy is an established health profession in which music is used to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. After assessing the strengths and needs of each client, Crystal will provide the appropriate therapy including creating, singing, moving to, and/or listening to music. Through music therapy, client's 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. Research in music therapy support its effectiveness in many areas such as: overall physical rehabilitation and facilitating movement, providing emotional support for clients and their families, and providing an outlet for expression of feelings. Music therapy can be listed as an option on a child's Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Music Therapy provides:

• Improved communication
• Increased emotional expression
• Increased socialization
• Improved motor skills
• Increased self awareness and self confidence

Instructor:Crystal King 

Learn "What is music therapy?" and other frequently asked questions by visiting www.musictherapy.org.