Music Therapy is a significantly useful intervention for people with cognitive, emotional and physical disabilities. Music has a way of reaching us in a way that is both unique and powerful. All people have an innate responsiveness to music, in spite of emotional, physical, or cognitive impairments, and this responsiveness can be used to provide the opportunity for successful experience in the music session. Music Therapy is appropriate for anyone seeking to work on self esteem, social interaction, developmental delays, anxiety, addiction, or any other area where a therapeutic interaction may aid the client. In this practice, live music is the main tool of communication and expression, although recorded music may also be used for relaxation or discussion purposes. The client is asked to play only that which is suited to their taste and abilities (I often hear “I want the drum” or see someone staring at a keyboard or tambourine) and we easily move from talking to playing. We may choose to put words to our music, thereby enhancing the opportunity for self expression. Success is woven into the experience of music therapy, bringing with it a rise in self confidence and self esteem for the composer. Emotions are expressed rather than held in. These are great achievements for one in therapy and are readily attainable through music therapy. For more information, there is an American Music Therapy website, www.musictherapy.org where one can find a myriad of resources and links. For a consultation please call (908)789-9621 or visit www.musictherapyforallages.com.