The iso principle is a commonly used and well known technique among music therapists.  The iso principle is “a technique by which music is matched with the mood of a client, then gradually altered to affect the desired mood state.  This technique can also be used to affect physiological responses such as heart rate and blood pressure.” (Davis, Gfeller, & Thaut, 2008).  Utilizing the iso principle can be an extremely effective tool to alter emotional symptoms (mood) and physic

As music therapists, we are trained on guitar, piano, voice, and percussion. But many music therapists spend years cultivating a personal relationship to music by learning a different instrument long before pursuing a career in the field. Yet, many MT-BCs don’t use their primary instrument in clinical settings.  Music therapy interventions can be effectively facilitated on an instrument outside of those taught in music therapy curriculum. For instance, hearing a new sound ca

Have you ever considered integrating nature into your music therapy practice? A recent study published in The Arts in Psychotherapy found...