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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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Music Therapy course to improve well-being in children

Music Therapy course to improve well-being in children

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A programme aimed at using music as a resource for well being in primary schools has recently launched at Woolston…
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Morva Croxson Prize for Emergent Writers 2020

Morva Croxson Prize for Emergent Writers 2020

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Reminder Closing date: 1 December 2020 Music Therapy New Zealand invites postgraduate Music Therapy students and early career Music Therapists…
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Music Therapy Week 2020 rhythm4wellbeing

Music Therapy Week 2020 rhythm4wellbeing

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Over 130 students from Te Waka Unua primary school in Christchurch have participated in an introductory course of rhythm4wellbeing: a…
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Music Therapy Week 2020 celebration - RNZ interview Rachel Foxell

Music Therapy Week 2020 celebration - RNZ interview Rachel Foxell

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Music Therapy New Zealand has launched its annual awareness campaign to celebrate and promote the work done by Music Therapists across Aotearoa. The…
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Music Therapy Week 2020 - Yung's beautiful song called 'My Life'

Music Therapy Week 2020 - Yung's beautiful song called 'My Life'

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Sophie Buxton, Music Therapist from Good Vibrations Music shares Yung’s beautiful song called ‘My Life’. Yung was very enthusiastic about…
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Music Therapy Week 2020 - Everyone Deserves to Belong

Music Therapy Week 2020 - Everyone Deserves to Belong

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May Clulee is one of over 70 registered Music Therapists in Aotearoa New Zealand, with a strong stance on disability…
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Music Therapy Week 2020 - Virtual Choir

Music Therapy Week 2020 - Virtual Choir

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Today is the day! Let the celebrations begin! 27 NZ Registered Music Therapists united to celebrate Music Therapy Week 2020.…
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Music Therapy Week 2020: Te Ao Tapatahi interview Ruby Solly and Megan Glass

Music Therapy Week 2020: Te Ao Tapatahi interview Ruby Solly and Megan Glass

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If you missed Tapatahi news on Māori Television this morning,  you can watch Te Ao Tapatahi – On Demand, to…
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Music Therapy Week 2020 - CeleBRation Choir

Music Therapy Week 2020 - CeleBRation Choir

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Have you heard of the CeleBration Choir?  They are having a session open to the public on Zoom during Music…
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Music Therapy Week 2020 - South Island Regional Events

Music Therapy Week 2020 - South Island Regional Events

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Do you live in Nelson or Christchurch?  What’s on during Music Therapy Week 2020- Oct 19th-25th Wednesday 21st October –…
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Music Therapy Week 2020 - Auckland & Northland Regional Events

Music Therapy Week 2020 - Auckland & Northland Regional Events

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Do you live in Auckland or Northland?  If  you are a caregiver, student or professional who is curious about Music…
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Mental Health and Adolescents Webinar

Mental Health and Adolescents Webinar

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Would you like a deeper understanding of the adolescent’s relationship with music and their mental health? Here is a webinar to…
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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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