NASSAU COUNTY (WABC) -- It's a new therapy with a catchy tune. "I can feel the muscles loosening up, and the blood coursing through my arms," said Carol Hrbek, a patient. And that's the goal.

Newborns struggling to survive outside the womb may be comforted by the gentle pitter pat of a musical instrument called a Gato Box, which sounds like their mom’s heart. The box was just one of the ...

Healing from trauma is a journey that takes time, understanding and sometimes, alternative methods beyond traditional therapy. One powerful and increasingly recognized method is music therapy. For ...

The University of Indianapolis opened a new music therapy center to provide community access to specialized health and ...

Pediatric patients at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital received three new instruments -- two electric guitars and a bass guitar -- Monday to compliment a previously donated drum set, made possible ...

Anna Small, music therapy student association treasurer, said that because music is part of daily life, it can provide comfort and normalcy when faced with life-threatening situations ...

Explore how music has the power to heal. How do you feel when you hear one of your favorite songs? It probably makes you smile and usually reminds you of a happy time in your life. Science has proven ...

Throughout her 20-year career as a music therapist, Crystal Weaver, the director of music therapy at Maryville University, has worked with hundreds of individuals of all ages. She can recall countless ...

Research on the many benefits of music has paved the way for the burgeoning field of music therapy. Music therapy involves musical expression to address physical, social, and mental health goals.

Perform music from a wide range of stylistic periods, genres, and cultural traditions on a primary instrument as a soloist and in varied ensemble settings at a level appropriate to the student's needs ...