Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT)
What is Neurologic Music Therapy?Neurologic Music Therapy is the application of music to cognitive, sensory, and motor function due to neurologic disease of the human nervous system.
How are Neurologic Music Therapists trained?
NMT’s are trained through the Center for Biomedical Research in Music located at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado. Only certified or accredited music therapists may earn the title of NMT, although other health care professionals may attend the training institute. The institute involves 30 hours of intensive instruction and practice of NMT techniques. Topics covered include:
- Neuropathology and Diagnostics
- Foundational and Clinical Research
- Rhythmic Entrainment
- Kinematic Analysis
- Gait Assessment
- Sensorimotor Training
- Cognitive Training
- Speech and Language Training
- Melodic Intonation Therapy
- Specific NMT Techniques
What populations can benefit from NMT?
- Stroke
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Huntington’s Disease
- Cerebral Palsy
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Autism
Is Neurologic Music Therapy research based?
Yes. It’s techniques are based on the scientific knowledge of music’s effects on brain behaviour and functions. Go to Selected Articles About Music TherapyWho may be referred for NMT services?Any individual with a neurological disorder whose therapeutic plan includes goals to improve functioning in areas such as (but not limited to):
Sensory-Motor
- Gait rehabilitation
- Activities of Daily Living
- Motor planning
- Aphasia
- Apraxia
- Dysarthria
- Attention
- Perception
- Memory
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