MARITIME CONSERVATORY OF PERFORMING ARTS

Centre for Music Therapy

Individual Music Therapy Sessions

One on one sessions involve a variety of music experiences tailored to the participants unique interests, strengths and needs.

Join us for Individual Sessions!

To register call 902.423.6995, email admin@maritimeconservatory.com or complete the following form to inquire about scheduling options.
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Group Music Therapy

If your community organization, school, or facility is interested in creating a group that could benefit from music therapy, our music therapists can host your group onsite at the MCPA or come to your location.

Join us for Group Music Therapy!

To register call 902.423.6995, email admin@maritimeconservatory.com or complete the following form to inquire about scheduling options.
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Fall 2024 Group Offerings

Seniors in Song

A welcoming group that encourages singing and connecting with others. It is a unique social and musical experience, different from choral settings, that focuses on the process of music-making and how it makes us feel, rather than the product that we create. We sing to bring joy, we make music to connect, and we make friendships to last. Join us in song and socialize with others through meaningful music-making. No musical experience necessary!
Facilitator: Brandon Mooney, MTA
Location: Maritime Conservatory
Tuesdays, 10:00am - 11:30am
September 17 - December 17, 2024 (14 sessions)


Cost:
$210
Maximum of 16 participants.

To register call 902.423.6995 or email admin@maritimeconservatory.com.
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Adaptive Music Lessons

Adaptive lessons are a combination of fundamental music learning and therapeutic based goals. Lessons are tailored to the strengths, learning style, and unique needs of the individual. Adaptations can include specialized music notation, modified instrument tunings, physical adaptation of instruments, use of participant preferred music, and attention to the sensory environment of the lesson space. Our music therapy team are able to provide adapted lessons in piano, guitar, ukulele, voice and flute.

Join us for Adaptive Lessons!

To register call 902.423.6995, email admin@maritimeconservatory.com or complete the following form to inquire about scheduling options.
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Our Mission

We believe in the transformative power of music and that through our love of music, combined with therapeutic training and creativity, we are able to make a positive difference in the mental, physical and spiritual health of individuals, families and communities. We regard each human being as unique; thus, our approach to each person will be tailored to their strengths and needs. Our goal is to provide access to the healthy and joyful outcomes of a musical life.

What is music therapy?

Music Therapy is a discipline in which Certified Music Therapists (MTAs) use music purposefully within therapeutic relationships to support development, health, and well-being. Music therapists use music safely and ethically to address human needs within cognitive, communicative, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual domains.

– Canadian Association for Music Therapists

Music Therapy goals may include:

  • To improve self-esteem
  • To promote self-expression
  • To increase socialization
  • To participate in a safe emotional release
  • To participate in physical activity and motivate movement
  • To enhance mood
  • To create and maintain meaningful relationships
  • To participate in positive and meaningful social interaction
  • To promote relaxation (i.e. relieve pain, decrease agitation, and reduce anxiety)
  • To stimulate reminiscence (in older adults)
  • To improve mood, create a sense of enjoyment and enrich quality of life

Music Therapy Team

Experience the therapeutic benefits of music from our certified team, and live a joyful, more musical life.

From our hearts to yours, right here in Halifax.

Join our Community!

Please complete the following form to inquire about scheduling options.