Bay Area Music Therapy LLC (BAMT) is proud to announce the opening of their new home in Oakland, CA. The Center for Healing and Expression is within minutes from the Rockridge BART station. Nurturing a rich and diverse community of integrative and allied professionals, this new center is scoring a community that serves many of the same populations BAMT serves. The center has a large group room, two smaller studios for 1:1 services, and a beautiful garden area in the back. It is located right off of Highway 24, only a brief walk from the Rockridge BART station, and there is ample street pa ..read more

We are excited to be offering a series of music therapy groups for children again at our new Oakland location, the Center for Healing and Expression in Oakland, 5549 Claremont Avenue..  Flyer is below.  We will be registering two different groups. The post Music Therapy Groups – Starting April in Oakland! first appeared on Bay Area Music Therapy ..read more

Bay Area Music Therapy is proud to be participating in ANOVA Presents, Autism in the Family, featuring a presentation and book signing by Dr. Temple Grandin. FEBRUARY 25th.  Located at 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa, CA.  10:00 am – 4:00 pm.  Please come find us at our table and say hello.  Looking forward to seeing our North Bay, Sonoma County community. The post Autism Conference featuring Dr. Temple Grandin. Feb. 25 from 10am-4pm. first appeared on Bay Area Music Therapy ..read more

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Connecting Through Music Globally – Telehealth Services Bay Area Music Therapy offers its services virtually via the Zoom platform. As an essential service we are offering both Telehealth and In-Person service. We’re offering a variety of clinical services, as well as adapted music lessons. Connecting globally, learning and finding wellness through music Contact us now to learn more! The post Connecting Through Music Globally – Telehealth Services first appeared on Bay Area Music Therapy LLC ..read more

Season’s Greetings from all of us at Bay Area Music Therapy!  Wishing you all warmth, health and happiness.                                   The post Season’s Greetings! first appeared on Bay Area Music Therapy LLC ..read more

www.bayareamusictherapy.com ~ Staff Music Therapist ~ FULL TIME EMPLOYEE (non-exempt) Salary commensurate with experience 16-20 hrs direct service per week 20 hrs per week non-direct (travel, admin, documentation, marketing, social media, content creation) BENEFITS Liability, General & Workers Comp. Insurance Instrument & Resource Support AMTA, CBMT & State Association Dues Sick Time Vacation Time Trainings and supervision Company email REQUIREMENTSMusic Therapist, Board Certified (MT-BC) Excellent musicianschip and improvisational skills Proficiency in guitar, hand drums and v ..read more

In honor of Independence Day, it seems appropriate to share this article out of Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a bill allowing Florida institutions to offer and study alternative treatments such as service animals and music therapy for veterans. This is a tremendous step forward in the effort to care for those who have served our country. Read the full article by clicking the link below. Source:https://www.tampabay.com/news/military/veterans-have-a-new-ally-to-help-treat-ptsd-floridas-colleges-and-universities-20190626/ The post Happy Independence Day! first appeared on Bay Are ..read more

Happy New Year! We’re thankful for all of your support in 2018 and we are excited about what 2019 has to bring. Through our blog this year, we want to share how music therapy can be beneficial for all ages and populations. There may also be some special personal stories. This month, since it is the beginning of the year, we should start at the beginning of life. Florida State University has pioneered the use of music therapy with premature infants. For over 20 years, Dr. Jane Standley has been researching how music can impact these fragile babies. Dr. Standley has found that meaningful music c ..read more

U.S. News & World Report featured music therapy in an article about how music therapy can benefit one’s mental health. The article described ways music therapy can be a meaningful addition to the treatment plan for those experiencing anxiety, depression, and PTSD. It is so important to seek out any form of support when it comes to mental health. Music therapy can be a meaningful way to express one’s emotions in a safe environment. Check out the full article here. Source: https://health.usnews.com/health-care/patient-advice/articles/2018-05-22/accessing-the-mental-health-benefits-of-music ..read more