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Welcome to the official page of the Arizona Music Therapy Association! Become a member today!

We provide the MT community opportunities for social and networking events, CMTE courses, and increased access to MT services throughout Arizona. If you need to find a Music Therapist, AZMTA maintains a list of board certified Music Therapists for consumer referrals. Please visit our website and contact us for more information. We encourage you to also visit the American Music Therapy Association

(www.musictherapy.org) web page for additional information regarding the profession. Issues, resources and other information are updated regularly, so please visit often!

01/30/2026

Happy new year everyone! Come join us for a zoom call on Wed, Feb 18 at 7:30pm to discuss dealing with grief over/for clients and compassion fatigue. DM for zoom link.

11/04/2025

It's another !

Dr. Daniel Shineberg, DMA, MT-BC, is Clinical Assistant Professor of Music Therapy and Director of The Music Therapy Clinic at Arizona State University. As a board-certified music therapist and specialist in behavioral health, Dr. Shineberg has presented their research on trauma-informed care, at-risk teenagers, substance abuse, and mental health at several national music therapy conferences, regional educational conferences, community outreach centers, and non-profit organizations across the country. They also research the effects of receptive music therapy with neurodivergent populations, the use of Hip Hop and Rap in clinical sessions to decrease PTSD, and the social and emotional impacts of music in children’s television programming.

As a performer, Dr. Shineberg served eight seasons (2016–2023) as principal flutist of the Heritage Philharmonic in Independence, Missouri. They have also appeared with the Colorado Mahler Festival Orchestra, the Kansas City Symphony, and the Topeka Symphony. They currently travel and perform frequently across the United States, having been invited to numerous universities and conservatories to provide outreach presentations, recitals, and masterclasses. Their presentations, “The Mindful Flutist: Adapted Techniques in Trauma-Informed Care for Studio Teaching” and “From Les Six to Sobibor: Cultural Confluence in Leo Smit's Sonata for Flute and Piano,” have garnered great acclaim. They continue to research music written for the flute by composers who perished in the Holocaust.

Dr. Shineberg is also a passionate promoter of new music and has traveled nationally with their recital series “Homelands,” with collaborative pianist James Li. They have commissioned and given world or national premieres of works by Christopher Caliendo, Aaron Riccuci Hill, and Hanki Kim. They have also served on the faculties of Missouri Valley College and Missouri Western State University, teaching both applied flute and music history.

They completed their Doctor of Musical Arts degree in flute performance and a Master of Arts in music therapy (emphasis) at the University of Missouri–Kansas City. They also earned degrees in flute performance from Boise State University and the University of Wyoming. Their flute teachers include Ebonee Thomas, Mary Posses, Jill Felber, Claudia Anderson, Michael Gordon, Jan Gippo, Erich Graf, and additional studies with Marianne Gedigian.

10/13/2025

It's another ! Please welcome Sam Klein, MM, MT-BC, NICU-MT to our Board as the newest secretary/treasurer!

After spending years believing she wanted to be a music teacher, she was inspired by the emphasis on progress that comes with music therapy and quickly switched gears.

In 2019 she graduated with her Bachelors in flute performance from Concordia University, Ann Arbor, and moved to Arizona to pursue her masters’ equivalency in music therapy. Since becoming board certified in 2021, she worked at Higher Octave Healing where she focused providing music therapy for outpatient addiction recovery groups, as well as 1:1 and group music therapy for those with developmental disabilities.

In 2022, after graduating with her Master’s degree, she started working at St. Luke’s behavioral health, working with inpatient psychiatric patients and developing a music therapy program for the kids’ unit (ages 5-12). In 2024 she lost her job, and has been in a variety of roles since then. Currently, she works for Charlie Health, an online IOP service, and she is the lead music therapist for iCare Health Services, working with kids with developmental disabilities. Her hope is to blend her passion for working with addiction recovery and early childhood, and eventually she would like to focus on working with moms in addiction recovery and their babies who may have prenatal substance dependence.

She wanted to be a part of the AZMTA board because she is passionate about advocacy for this profession. Working with DDD, she sees the need for advocacy constantly, while seeing the immense impact music therapy can have.

Welcome, Sam!

09/18/2025

🎶 AZMTA Fall Music Therapy Fair – Nov 1, 2:30-4:30 at ASU 🎶

Calling all Arizona music therapists, interns, students, and business owners — join us for our 2nd Annual Fall Music Therapy Fair!

This event is designed to celebrate, connect, and build our statewide music therapy community. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a current student, or exploring the field — there's something for you here.

✨ What to Expect:

• Meet and network with local music therapy businesses and professionals

• Learn about job opportunities, current projects, and innovative approaches

• Encourage and connect with the next generation of music therapists

• Enjoy an interactive drum experience led by Frank Thompson of AZ Rhythm Connection

• Earn CMTEs

📍 Location: ASU Music Therapy Clinic, 947 S. Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
🗓 Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
🕑 Time: 2:30pm –4:30pm

This event is free and open to all in the Arizona music therapy community — we hope to see you there!

08/06/2025

Come join us for a back to school Taco Tuesday on Aug 26 at 7pm at Taco Boys in Tempe!

1015 S Rural Rd #101
Tempe, AZ 85281

We hope to see you there!

07/02/2025

We'll meet again in August! Stay tuned for more details.

07/01/2025

It's another ! Today, we are highlighting another fabulous member of our Arizona Music Therapy community: Teri Mock, MA, MT-BC!

Teri has been a practicing music therapist since 1997. Through her career, she has provided music therapy services in several states, treating clients in public and private schools, adult day programs, group homes, residential programs and facilities, nursing homes, long-term and memory care facilities, and hospitals and rehabilitation centers.

Today, Teri owns Desert Sounds of Wellness , a community-based private practice that offers music therapy services for clients mainly in the Phoenix West Valley. Currently, she is serving children or adults on the spectrum, children and adults with special needs and adults and seniors with dementia disorders. Throughout her career, Teri has been amazed by the power of music and frequency to profoundly affect the mind, body, and spirit.

Teri graduated from ASU-Tempe and went on to pursue a master’s degree in music therapy from St. Mary-Of-The-Woods College, graduating as one of 2 in their first master’s level class. Throughout her career, Teri has studied and developed specialties in the areas of special needs, autism spectrum disorders, Alzheimer’s and dementia disorders, medical, rehabilitation, and wellness and prevention. Teri continues to be amazed by the life-altering impact of music and frequency through the music therapy process on her clients and is truly grateful for the opportunity to use that power daily to help others.

In Teri’s off time, she enjoys spending time with her family, 2 dogs and cat, reading, studying and in-depth learning on topics of interest, getting together with family or friends for a fabulous meal at a favorite restaurant, or settling in for an evening with a good movie or mystery.

06/16/2025

Come join us for an indoor drum circle on Saturday, June 28, 7pm-9pm. Instruments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Bring your favorite chant as well!

DM for address.

We hope to see you there!

05/19/2025

It's ! Today, we are highlighting one of our fabulous AZ Music Therapists, Danielle Wall, MT-BC!

Danielle, or “Ms. Dani,” is a board-certified music therapist based in Tucson, Arizona, currently practicing at Milestone Pediatrics. She works primarily with children with developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Danielle earned dual Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Music Therapy from Arizona State University (ASU) in 2018. Her additional studies in Family and Human Development sparked a deep interest in early childhood services and the vital role of parent-child relationships. She completed her music therapy internship in Pasadena, California at Professional Child Development Associates (PCDA) where she learned about DIR/Floortime strategies—a model that further fueled her passion for an individualized, play-based approach. Danielle practices from a child-centered, neurodiversity-affirming framework. She is committed to meeting each child where they are, supporting their unique needs through their strengths, and fostering growth through joyful connection.

Outside of her work, Danielle loves spending time with her husband and their three dogs. She also enjoys crafting, aerial yoga, and exploring good food!

04/11/2025

We are hosting another Zoom Call on Wed, May 7, at 7:30pm to talk about how Advocacy is a Personal and Professional Skill. We hope you can join us! DM for zoom link.

03/08/2025

We are so excited to welcome Miao Williams (2nd pic) as the new AZMTA President!! 🎉🎉🎉 To learn more about Miao, check out our from January.

And we are so thankful for the 3 years that Amelia Griner (3rd pic) served as AZMTA President, and so grateful that she is now serving in her role as Past President to help with the transition. Thank you, Amelia!! To learn more about Amelia, check out our from last March!

If you would like to join the AZMTA Board, to connect with other AZ music therapists, to earn CMTE credits, and to support music therapy in Arizona, reach out to us! We have one position open, as the current Secretary is also the Treasurer. The new Secretary or Treasurer could be YOU ✨️🤩✨️

02/08/2025

Arizona Music Therapists (professionals, students and interns)! Click the link in bio or go to our website azmta.org to renew (or start!) your AzMTA membership. The deadline is this Sunday, Feb 9.

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Tempe, AZ
85280

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http://azmta.org/

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