American Music Therapy Association, Inc.

American Music Therapy Association, Inc. AMTA is committed to the advancement of education, training, professional standards, credentials, and research in support of the music therapy profession.

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 Communicatio

n
Promote Physical Rehabilitation

Research in music therapy supports its effectiveness in a wide variety of healthcare and educational settings.

Members! Check your email for the latest board report.
05/27/2026

Members! Check your email for the latest board report.

A Government Relations update is available on the AMTA website. See the LinkTree in our Bio under “Latest News”.
05/22/2026

A Government Relations update is available on the AMTA website. See the LinkTree in our Bio under “Latest News”.

Reminder!! Deadline fast approaching!!
05/16/2026

Reminder!! Deadline fast approaching!!

Call for Papers and Reviewers for the 2026 AMTA Symposium has been extended to May 23, 2026. Find more information and submit your proposal at tinyurl.com/AMTASymposiumProposals

05/10/2026

2026 Arthur Flagler Fultz Research Award application deadline is May 31,2026 at 11:59pm. See application and more information on the AMTA website, via our LinkTree in our bio or: https://www.musictherapy.org/research/fultz/

05/10/2026

American Music Therapy Association, Inc.
AMTA Music Therapy Research

All members are encouraged to save the date for the upcoming Assembly of Delegates meeting. The meeting will be held Tue...
05/07/2026

All members are encouraged to save the date for the upcoming Assembly of Delegates meeting. The meeting will be held Tuesday May 19, 2026 from 8:00 - 10:00 pm eastern time. More details to access the meeting will follow.

Call for Papers and Reviewers for the 2026 AMTA Symposium has been extended to May 23, 2026. Find more information and s...
05/06/2026

Call for Papers and Reviewers for the 2026 AMTA Symposium has been extended to May 23, 2026. Find more information and submit your proposal at tinyurl.com/AMTASymposiumProposals

Welcome AMTA’s New Education and Clinical Training CoordinatorThe American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) is pleased t...
05/05/2026

Welcome AMTA’s New Education and Clinical Training Coordinator

The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) is pleased to announce the addition of Laura Beer, PhD, MT-BC, as the new Education and Clinical Training Coordinator.

In this role, Dr. Beer will support music therapy education and clinical training programs nationwide. She will serve as a primary resource for educators, internship directors, institutions, and interns. Dr. Beer will coordinate academic program and internship approvals in alignment with the AMTA Standards for Education and Clinical Training, working closely with volunteer committees and AMTA leadership to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance across education and training programs.

Dr. Beer brings extensive experience as a music therapist, researcher, author, and educator. She has worked as a clinician in a wide range of settings and previously served AMTA as Lead Editor for Music Therapy Perspectives. Laura joins AMTA with additional experience in workforce and continuing education program development and is committed to creating accessibility and equity in music therapy education.

Please join us in welcoming Laura to the AMTA Staff!

The American Music Therapy Association joins The World Federation for Music Therapy in celebration of World Music Therap...
04/13/2026

The American Music Therapy Association joins The World Federation for Music Therapy in celebration of World Music Therapy Week - April 10-15, 2026. See the link below to learn more about music therapy with specific populations including fact sheets, resources & bibliographies:
https://www.musictherapy.org/research/factsheets/

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