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Champion potential and well-being through the professional use of Music Therapy
Find out more about MThNZ
Champion potential and well-being through the professional use of Music Therapy
Find out more about MThNZ
Champion potential and well-being through the professional use of Music Therapy
Find out more about MThNZ

What is Music Therapy

Music Therapy is the planned use of music to assist with the healing and personal growth of people with identified emotional, intellectual, physical or social needs.

Music Therapy New Zealand is a membership organisation that advocates the employment of NZ Registered Music Therapists (NZRMTh) and governs their ethical and professional standards of practice in working to enhance hauora and waiora of the people of Aotearoa.

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New paper on the effectiveness of music therapy for children and young people on the autism spectrum

New paper on the effectiveness of music therapy for children and young people on the autism spectrum

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The NZ Autism Spectrum Disorder Guidelines supplementary paper on the effectiveness of music therapy has just been released; and the…
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Music Therapy NZ Research Special Interest Group Webinar

Music Therapy NZ Research Special Interest Group Webinar

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Webinar #7 Our Journeys as Music Therapists: Asian Perspectives   Thursday November 18th, 7:30pm     Presenters: May Bee Choo…
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Symposium 2021

Symposium 2021

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REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 6 AUGUST Don’t miss out   –   Register now   
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NZJMT Early Online

NZJMT Early Online

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Leading Choirs and Singing Groups for Adults Living with Neurogenic Communication Difficulties: Semi-structured Interviews with Current and Potential Facilitators in…
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Symposium 2021

Symposium 2021

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13-15 August 2021 School of Music, UC Arts at the Arts Centre, Christchurch. Print Poster
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Music Therapy Week

Music Therapy Week

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Music Therapy Week 27th September to 3rd October 2021 This year Music Therapy Week will be shifting its focus to…
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BAMT Podcast: An Interview with Associate Prof. Daphne Rickson

BAMT Podcast: An Interview with Associate Prof. Daphne Rickson

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BAMT Podcast Episode 48: Interview with Dr Daphne Rickson(16 March 2021) In this podcast, British music therapist Luke Annesley interviews Associate…
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Vacancy - Southern Music Therapy

Vacancy - Southern Music Therapy

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Southern Music Therapy is growing!   We would love to hear from other music therapists interested in working with us.…
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Vacancy - Waikato Hospice

Vacancy - Waikato Hospice

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Vacancy: Registered Music Therapist Hospice Waikato Family Services Hospice Waikato is an organisation focused on leading the way in the…
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Music Therapy New Zealand 2021 Webinar Series #4

Music Therapy New Zealand 2021 Webinar Series #4

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Music Therapy New Zealand 2021 Webinar SeriesFREE – Registration required: Webinar #4: Wednesday July 7th, 7.30pm Making Music at Home: Supporting…
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Music Therapy New Zealand 2021 Webinar Series #3

Music Therapy New Zealand 2021 Webinar Series #3

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Music Therapy New 2021 Webinar SeriesFREE – Registration required: Webinar #3: Wednesday June 16th, 7pm Claire Molyneux presents Making Music, Building…
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Music Therapy New Zealand 2021 Webinar Series #2

Music Therapy New Zealand 2021 Webinar Series #2

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Music Therapy New 2021 Webinar SeriesFREE – Registration required: Webinar #2: May 12th, 7pm Calvin Peter Baker presents A Singing Life:…
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Featured NZ Registered Music Therapists

NZ Registered Music Therapists use the special qualities of music in a shared relationship with their clients, to meet personal needs, support learning, and promote healing and change. They work with people of all ages and abilities, with individuals and groups, and in many different settings.

Our Registered Music Therapists are members of Music Therapy New Zealand and hold Full or Provisional Registration with the New Zealand Music Therapy Registration Board.

Find a Music Therapist near you

Rachel Foxell

Rachel Foxell

I love helping people of all ages and abilities to enrich their lives and engage in community through creating music together.
Meet Rachel

Sophie Sabri

Sophie Sabri

My passion is to make music accessible to anyone and to use it for self-expression, life skills improvements and personal development.
Meet Sophie

Yutong Gao

Yutong Gao

After I graduated in 2014 and got my Bachelor Degree in Musicology, I worked as a piano teacher and volunteered as a music teacher for children who have visual impairment.
Meet Yutong

Jenny Gordon

Jenny Gordon

I am particularly interested in resourcing people into their own well-being (living the best life they can, given who they are), therefore living and aging well.
Meet Jenny

Emily Hunt

Emily Hunt

I specialise in working with children in mainstream and community settings. I am particularly passionate about inclusion and working within social settings to provide better outcomes for all.
Meet Emily

Helen Dowthwaite

Helen Dowthwaite

I graduated in 2012 and I have worked with people of all ages. I have established several new Music Therapy roles in Special Education and in 2016 at Hospice Waikato.
Meet Helen
Music Therapy has not only brought our daughter great improvements in motor planning, finger strength, communication and attention span, it has brought her great joy as well. There is no place she would rather be than in a room making music.
John and Emma - Hamilton, NZ
John and Emma - Hamilton, NZ
“Yesterday was one of the most rewarding when we had a visit from a Music Therapist. What a great experience. To see a whole group of residents joining in by either singing, requesting, conversing, or ‘playing’ an instrument was a very emotional experience. The communication between residents was great and it was obvious how well they responded…it was brilliant.”
Family Member - Hamilton, NZ
Family Member - Hamilton, NZ
“We feel privileged to be part of these groups and to witness the transformation that these sessions bring about…extremely moving and powerful…Music Therapy is priceless”.
Staff Member
Staff Member
“Every time I come to the house, David is ready to get in the car and go to Music Therapy with Shari."
Support Person
"My family have been thrilled with Liz’s Music Therapy and her regular reporting. Mum has dementia however I have noticed improvements in her cognitive functioning since she started her sessions with Liz. I know Mum enjoys her music sessions. I have no hesitation in recommending Liz – she has been a huge support in the care of my mother."
Family Member

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