St. LOUIS
MUSIC THERAPY
ASSOCIATION
OUR MISSION
The St. Louis Music Therapy Association (STLMTA) is a not for profit, 501(c)3, organization whose purpose is to advance public and professional awareness of music therapy and increase access to professional music therapy services in the St. Louis metropolitan and surrounding areas.
“Music therapy is the clinical and evidence-based
use of music interventions to accomplish individualized
goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed
professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.
Music therapy interventions can be designed to:
Promote Wellness
Manage Stress
Alleviate Pain
Express Feelings
Enhance Memory
Improve Communication
Promote Physical Rehabilitation
Research in music therapy supports its effectiveness
in a wide variety of healthcare and educational settings."
(AMTA, 2017)
