Music therapy is a discipline in which credentialed professionals (MTA*) 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, musical, physical, social, and spiritual domains.
*Music Therapist Accredited/Musicothérapeute accrédité
Music Therapy is used with individuals of various ages, abilities, and musical backgrounds in institutional, community and private practice settings. This includes but is not limited to:
- Acquired Brain Injury
- AIDS
- Autism and other Pervasive Development Disabilities
- Critical Care
- Developmental Disabilities
- Emotional Traumas
- Geriatric Care
- Hearing Impairments
- Mental Health Difficulties
- Neonatal Care
- Obstetrics
- Oncology
- Pain Control
- Palliative Care
- Personal Growth
- Physical Disabilities
- Speech and Language Impairments
- Substance Abuse
- Teens at Risk
- Victims of Abuse
- Visual Impairments
From Canadian Association of Music Therapists/Association de musicothérapie du Canada
Our Approach
Tamara’s Piano Studio & Music Therapy Services specializes in providing Music Therapy sessions to children and adolescents with special needs (primarily neurological disorders and developmental delays).
TPSMTS is proud to offer sessions in English, French, Chinese (Cantonese), and Mandarin.
Client-Centred
We utilize an eclectic, client-centred philosophy which is an effective approach in meeting the diverse needs of clients of all ages and abilities.
Enriching Experience
We are knowledgeable and flexible in our approach in order to adapt the therapeutic experience to the client's needs, thus providing a valuable and enriching experience for both parties involved.
Co-Treatment
With consent, we can also collaborate within a client's therapy team to provide consistency within their current treatment plan. (e.g., SLP, OT, PT, ABA, Teachers, etc.)
Our Locations:
Our studio is located conveniently in Thornhill, on Bayview Avenue, just south of Highway 407 ETR.
Not able to travel or prefer sessions in your home? We can travel to you and your family.
In-person sessions are preferred, but virtual sessions are available in inclement weather, illness, or other circumstances only in the province of Ontario.
Summer Program for New CLIENTS:
Each summer, we offer four block trial sessions for NEW CLIENTS only.
This program allows new clients to try out sessions before deciding whether or not to commit to sessions for the next school year.
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Our Music Therapists
All of our Certified Music Therapists are Accredited and in Good Standing, and have also completed additional certification as Neurologic Music Therapists (NMT). All associates have received clear vulnerable sector checks, and have completed CPR and First Aid Training. Meet our team here.
