Services

Music Therapy Services in Early Childhood

Our board-certified music therapists use music in fun, intentional ways to help children reach important developmental, emotional, and social goals. Whether your child is navigating communication delays, sensory challenges, autism, emotional distress or other developmental needs, music can be a powerful tool for progress.

How Music Therapy Helps:

Builds Communication Skills

Singing, vocal play, and instrument choices help children express themselves—whether they're speaking or not.

Boosts Learning and Attention

Repetitive melodies and rhythm games support focus, memory, and early learning concepts like letters, numbers, and sequencing.

Encourages Social Interaction

Turn-taking and musical games gently promote connection and shared experiences.

Supports Sensory Regulation

Music helps calm or energize children depending on their needs, using rhythm and sound to support self-regulation.

Strengthens Motor Skills

Drumming, dancing, and instrument play improve coordination, body awareness, and movement patterns.

Creates a Safe Space for Expression

Music offers a non-verbal outlet for feelings that may be too big or too hard to talk about
Children can express fear, sadness, anger, or confusion through instrument play, songwriting, or improvisation
Therapists help children feel heard and validated through musical mirroring and supportive interaction

Builds Trust and Emotional Safety

A consistent music therapy relationship can foster attachment and stability
Playful or familiar songs can reduce anxiety and increase openness over time
Interactive music-making strengthens connection and promotes relational healing

Supports Self-Esteem and Empowerment

Children gain confidence through making choices in music (e.g., picking instruments, writing lyrics)
Completing a musical project (like a song or recording) fosters a sense of achievement
Music helps children discover and express their personal strengths and identity

Teaches Coping Skills

Children can learn calming strategies through musical routines and repetition
Songs can be written or selected to reinforce positive messages, affirmations, and emotional tools
Music becomes a resource children can return to outside of therapy sessions

Each session is tailored to your child’s strengths, needs, and goals—and always grounded in care, creativity, and evidence-based practice. Sessions are typically 30-45 minutes long but may vary as needed. Sessions are provided in your home for your convenience. Contact us below for a consult!

Older Adults and Hospice Care

At Heartstrings Creative Co., we believe music can support connection, well-being, and quality of life at every stage of aging. Our board-certified music therapist provides individualized music therapy for older adults, including those experiencing cognitive or physical changes, as well as individuals receiving hospice or palliative care.

Sessions are tailored to each person's needs, abilities, interests, and musical preferences and can take place in the comfort of their home or care facility. Through music, we support emotional well-being, social connection, cognitive engagement, reminiscence, communication, and meaningful moments with loved ones.

For individuals receiving hospice or palliative care, music therapy can also provide comfort, symptom support, emotional and spiritual care, family support, and opportunities for legacy work.

How Music Therapy Helps

Cognitive & Social Engagement

Encourages attention, memory, and cognitive stimulation
Provides opportunities for active participation and self-expression
Supports social connection and meaningful interaction

Emotional & Psychosocial Support

Provides a safe outlet for emotions and self-expression
Supports mood, relaxation, and emotional well-being
Uses familiar and meaningful music to promote connection and identity

Movement & Physical Engagement

Incorporates music to encourage movement and physical participation
Supports coordination, motor skills, and range of motion when appropriate

Reminiscence & Life Review

Uses familiar music to spark memories and encourage storytelling
Supports life review and opportunities to share meaningful experiences

Hospice & Palliative Support

Offers comfort and non-pharmacological support for pain, anxiety, agitation, or restlessness
Supports patients and families through connection, reflection, and meaningful moments
Can incorporate spiritual support, rituals, and personally meaningful music

Legacy & Meaningful Memories

Creates opportunities for songwriting, recording, storytelling, and memory sharing
Captures a person's voice, stories, music, or heartbeat in keepsake form
Helps families preserve meaningful memories and moments together

Community Music Groups

Library Groups

We offer 30-minute family music groups in partnership with local libraries, designed to engage young children and their caregivers through music, movement, and play. Children actively participate through instruments, singing, movement, scarves, streamers, bean bags, and other hands-on activities.

Early learning concepts such as counting, letters, and social skills are naturally woven into each group, creating a fun and engaging environment where children can learn, explore, and make music together.

The Beat Bunch

The Beat Bunch is a 45-minute music program offered through local Mother’s Day Out programs as part of their after-care options. Designed for small groups of 8–10 children ages 3–5, The Beat Bunch gives children the opportunity to explore music through piano, instruments, movement, and play.

Children learn to play simple songs on the piano using color-coded music, while building foundational music skills such as rhythm, dynamics, and musical expression through drums, resonator bells, and other instruments. Engaging movement activities and opportunities for social interaction round out each class.

Interested in bringing The Beat Bunch to your local program? Contact us to learn more!