Goals for music therapy will vary from person to person. Music therapists are trained to assess, develop, implement and evaluate on a case-by-case basis.  

Common goals include:

• Developing expressive and receptive communication, articulation, and vocabulary

• Improving cognitive functioning and attention skills

• Reducing anxiety and stress, and promoting emotional regulation

• Enhancing social skills, building relationships and trust

• Improving physical skills such as fine and gross motor coordination, balance, and gait