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Offered by:
Coast Music Therapy
Under the direction of:
Michelle Lazar, MA, MT-BC · Autism Specialist
Jeremy Jensen, MM, MT-BC · Music Therapist
Phone: 858.831.0387 x4
Email: info@coastmusictherapy.com
Web: www.coastmusictherapy.com
Coast Music Therapy is committed to serving children and adolescents who require a creative approach to learning by utilizing music to facilitate individual growth and achievement. We believe that accessing an individual's strengths to overcome personal challenges leads to a meaningful and positive learning experience.
In addition to our work with children and teens who experience autism and developmental disabilities we also serve a wide range of special needs across the lifespan including traumatic brain injury, stroke, Alzheimer’s Disease, and emotional disorders.
We promote a scientifically validated approach to the use of music as an innovative treatment tool for individuals with special needs. As an effective motivator, memory tool, shared social interest, and means to structure speech & language, music is an ideal complement to an individual’s treatment program.
Our programs include:
- Adapted Music Lessons
Annual Music Recitals
Toddler Music Sessions
School-Based Consultations
Tuned in to Learning Curriculum
Individual Music Therapy
Our sessions offer a dual focus of encouraging an individual’s musical interests and talents, while also providing therapeutic support in areas such as cognition, communication, social & emotional development, and motor functioning. Coast Music Therapy also offers music-assisted learning supports that can be implemented throughout the week by the individual’s family, school team, or private therapy providers. This provides the best opportunity for generalization and transfer of skills across settings.
Our adapted music lessons can accommodate individuals of all ages and functioning levels regardless of prior musical experience. Using techniques such as color-coded note reading systems, visual supports, games, behavioral modifications, sensory techniques, and movement we are able to find a teaching approach that best suits the individual’s unique learning style.
Focus areas for adapted music lessons include:
- Keyboard
Guitar
Basic
Percussion
Voice
Songwriting
Music Recording
Music Theory Software Programs
Drama
Rhythm Instruments
All of our staff are Board Certified Music Therapists who have met the national requirements set by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (www.cbmt.org)
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