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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
A Board Certified Music Therapist, Shannon 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, 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 $1,224 (4 PAYMENTS OF $306)
45 minute session per week $1,632 (4 PAYMENTS OF $408)
60 minute session per week $2,176 (4 PAYMENTS OF $544)
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, Area Agency and Therapy for the Performing Arts, as well as several school districts.
To bring Music Therapy into your organization, email Shannon Laine or call her at 603-644-4548.
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