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Music Therapy Manchester Community Music School is pleased to announce a Music Therapy Program
New Hampshire Public Radio recently featured our Music Therapy services as part the its Giving Matters series. Click here to listen.
Music Therapy is an allied health profession similar to occupational and physical therapy. It consists of the use of music to address behavioral, social, communicative, physical, sensory-motor, and/or cognitive functioning. Music enables those without language to communicate, participate, and express themselves non-verbally. It promotes relatedness, relaxation, and learning through concrete, multi-sensory stimulation. At the same time, musical structures and elements provide a sense of security and familiarity.
Since music is processed in both hemispheres of the brain, music can stimulate cognitive functioning and may assist participants in the development of verbal communication, speech and language skills. In addition, music is highly engaging, and can motivate clients to reduce negative and/or self-stimulatory responses, as well as increase participation in more socially acceptable ways.
Sessions commence with a consultation with the music therapist, parent/guardian, and student. An assessment of the student’s current level of functioning will take place to determine specific therapeutic goals as well as a timeline for treatment. Goals can be established to coincide with IEP goals, or any goals that the parent/guardian would like the student to achieve. An evaluation will be held approximately every three months.
Music Therapy services are offered in both individual and group formats. Services are open to children, adolescents and adults with:
- Autism
- Developmental delays
- Physical handicaps
- Learning disabilities
- Other special needs
Meet our Music Therapists
A Board Certified Music Therapist, Shannon Laine, MT-BC received her BM in Music Therapy from Anna Maria College, and has worked with children, adolescents, and adults with special needs both in hospitals and private situations. Shannon is an accomplished violinist and also plays piano and guitar.
Working with Shannon is Bryan Thomas, MT-BC, who has also received a BM in Music Therapy from Anna Maria College. In addition to Music Therapy, Bryan is an active percussionist and guitarist
who performs regularly in jazz and rock combos.
Private Classes Full School Year Tuition
Private individual sessions with certified music therapist Shannon Laine are offered in 30, 45 and 60 minute sessions at MCMS. To learn more, email Shannon or call her at 603-644-4548.
30 minute session per week $1,360
45 minute session per week $1,785
60 minute session per week $2,380
Fall Music Therapy Groups
Music Therapy groups are focused on increasing the student’s social and communication skills, awareness of others, turn taking and following directions. All groups will have a minimum of 3 and maximum of 6 participants. While these groups are offered to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, students may be verbal or non-verbal. Students are welcome to bring any augmentative communication devices that may enhance communication and participation. Groups will be determined by age and diagnosis and may include students with differing functioning levels. Combining differing functioning levels allows for appropriate modeling of peers as well as reinforcement of developing skills. Typical activities in music therapy groups include instrument playing (percussive instruments, guitar, piano), song writing, improvisation, familiar and unfamiliar song singing, music with movement, and many other music-based activities. Families are welcome to tour the music school prior to the commencement of a music therapy group. If interested in a tour, please contact Shannon Laine, MT-BC at (603) 644-4548 or email Shannon to schedule an appointment.
Fall Group Schedule
Tuition: $336 for 45-minute class/14-week session
Thursdays
3:15-4:00 4-5 year olds with Autism Spectrum Disorder
4:15-5:00 5-7 year olds with Autism Spectrum Disorder
5:15-6:00 7-9 year olds with Autism Spectrum Disorder
6:15-7:00 9-11 year olds with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Friday
10:30-11:15 under 5 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder
3:30-4:15 11+ Teen Autism Spectrum Disorder Group*
*This group is run in partnership with Therapy and the Performing Arts, a program sponsored by the Genesis Fund. Please complete the MCMS registration form to register, but do not send payment at this time. We will contact you about the payment.
Music Therapy in your community
MCMS partners with non-profit organizations and public schools to bring music therapy services to students with special needs. Our partners include Moore Center Services, Easter Seals, Gateways Community Service and Therapy for the Performing Arts. We also partner with several school districts, including Manchester, Hooksett, Timberlane, Hollis, Merrimack, Amherst, Litchfield and Hudson.
To bring Music Therapy into your organization, email Shannon Laine or call her at 603-644-4548.
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