Annapolis Music Therapy

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Goal-oriented and relationship-based music therapy services across the lifespan.

410-697-1812

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What is Music Therapy?

And Other Frequently Asked Questions

Music Therapy is an established allied health profession that utilizes clinical, evidence-based, and relationship-focused  music experiences to help meet physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of an individual.

Who are Board-Certified Music Therapists?

  • We complete an accredited, college or university-affiliated program at a Bachelor’s level or higher, which includes 1200 hours of clinical training and a six-month internship
  • We are musicians with extensive knowledge in child development, aging, medicine, psychology,  counseling, and research
  • We pass a nationally-administered board certification exam to receive the credential MT-BC (Music Therapist-Board Certified)

What do music therapy experiences look like?

  • Receptive, such as engaging a client in active music listening to encourage emotion regulation.
  • Active, such as singing, playing instruments, or moving to music to encourage physical control, social reciprocity, and self-expression.
  • Improvisational, such as simultaneous and extemporaneous music making to encourage nonverbal support and emotional release.
  • Compositional, such as supporting a client through song writing to assist with emotional processing.


What types of sessions do you provide?

  • Individual, Group, and Community-based Sessions at 30, 45, or 60 minutes
  • Music lessons in guitar, piano, or voice at 30, 45, or 60 minutes
  • Community-based and inclusive programs for individuals across the lifespan

Visit Our Services Page for more information!

How can I pay for music therapy services?


Most of our clients use private pay options for sessions, as we do not accept insurance at this time. If you have any questions regarding payment options, please contact Cierra Church, our billing manager, at billing@annapolismusictherapy.com.

We also accept grant & state funding, which includes (but is not limited to):

LISS Funding

Bowen Foundation

RISE for Autism

The Arc Family Fund

Shared Horizons Fund

Interested in learning more about music therapy?

Feel free to contact us anytime, and visit the following resources: 

  • American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) musictherapy.org
  • Mid-Atlantic Region of American Music Therapy Association mar-amta.org 
  • Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) cbmt.org
  • Maryland Association for Music Therapy (MAMT) marylandmusictherapy.org
  • Voices, an open-access, peer-reviewed, international music therapy journal

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Our creative intern, Amelia, is mixing things up i Our creative intern, Amelia, is mixing things up in her piano lessons with a fun rhythm game! 

The student also created his own rhythms for the MT to play and he was very clever about it. (See photo 3) 😆

#musictherapy #pianolesson #rhythm 

ID 1: Amelia (a brunette female) pointing to 1 of 4 large drums. Each drum has a music note on it (quarter, 2 eighths, quarter, 2 eights). On the other side of the drums is a boy hitting rhythms sticks together 
ID 2: a different camera angle the a similar scene, but the MT (off camera) is also playing rhythm sticks, and the notes are different (quarter rest, quarter, quarter rest, eighth notes)
ID 3: the same scene but only the first drum has a note on it (a whole rest). The boy has his hands in his pockets.
Our exciting news is finally official! AMT is relo Our exciting news is finally official! AMT is relocating!! We are moving into the newly renovated Offices at Riva building, 3268A Riva Road, Suite 103, Annapolis MD 21401. This is near the intersection of Hwy 665 and only 5 minutes from our current location, where the Bayside Pediatrics office used to be. 
The move will occur somewhere mid-summer, exact date TBD. We will be more than quadrupling our space and we are thrilled! 

PicID: Photo of a 3 story corporate office building, with a yellow circle around the ground floor unit which will be AMT's new office suite.
I like to use apps and games as warmups before pla I like to use apps and games as warmups before playing piano. 
This cute app is called “Like a Dino!” 

-Anissa Dominguez LP-MT, MT-BC 

Video description:-a male individuals hand is visible. He is playing a game on an iPad. The game involves using your finger to move the cartoon dinosaur to catch the green bars as they come down the screen. The bars match the music

Audio Description: the game has a light, playful melody played with a piano and a recorder.
Caught a beautiful moment when this little guy hea Caught a beautiful moment when this little guy heard our intern, Amelia’s voice for the first time! 

ID 1,2,3: Amelia, a brunette female, sitting in the floor while singing and playing the guitar with a mask on. There is a young boy laying on the floor in front of her looking up at her smiling with his hand on the guitar. Each photo was taken a few seconds apart showing the young boy’s movement from the ground up towards Amelia.
Whether its playing Mozart or your favorite pop so Whether its playing Mozart or your favorite pop songs, we can help you acheive your musical goals! 
If you are interested please visit: annapolismusictherapy.com or email admin@annapolismusictherapy.com 

ID: Text about the personalized virtual piano lessons on a brown background with piano keys the bottom of the image.
Want to learn a new instrument this year? Try virt Want to learn a new instrument this year? Try virtual guitar lessons taught by AMT's own, Naomi Davis! 
Pricing: 
$45/30min
$65/45min
$85/60min

If you are interested, email admin@annapolismusictherapy.com 
or visit our website 

ID: Two photos next to text about virutal guitar lessons. the first image is of a computer screen showing a video call with Naomi and another individual holding a guitar (face not in frame). The other photo shows Naomi infront of her computer smiling while holding her guitar.
With the snow came our newest intern, Amelia Dolce With the snow came our newest intern, Amelia Dolce! 

Amelia is a music therapy intern graduating from West Virginia University in May. She will receive her Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy with a focus on French Horn, as well as a minor in Psychology. Amelia has clinical experience working with a variety of different populations including children and adults with developmental disabilities, older adults in assisted living and memory care units, individuals in medical care, and adults with Parkinson's disease. She also has experience teaching children and adolescents guitar and other string instruments. Amelia is excited to meet and connect with her clients, and learn from the members of the Annapolis Music Therapy team!

ID: A gray background with snowflakes behind a photo of Amelia, A brunette female holding a guitar outside in the snow.
*drum roll* Presenting… 🎶 Annapolis Music The *drum roll* Presenting…
🎶 Annapolis Music Therapy’s 2021 Holiday Recital!! 🎶 

I hope you enjoy it!
Don't miss our Holiday Recital! We have 9 amazing Don't miss our Holiday Recital! 
We have 9 amazing musicians lined up for this year's recital. I can't wait for you all to see it! It will be posted on our social media 12/23/2021. 

ID: an image with a red ornament hanging on a branch. There is text that reads: "2021 Virtual Holiday Recital 12/23/2021. presented by Annapolis Music Therapy"
🔔 Happy Holidays! 🔔 For everyone’s safety 🔔 Happy Holidays! 🔔 
For everyone’s safety, our Holiday Recital will be virtual this year. 
We are going to post the full recital on our social media’s 12/23/21 so make sure you are following us on IG and FB! 

“I am so excited to celebrate the wonderful musical achievements of my students this year!”- Anissa Dominguez, MT-BC 

ID: the photo shows jingle bells on some sheet music with text overlaying: “virtual holiday recital. Shared via Instagram and Facebook 12/23/2021- presented by Annapolis music therapy”
Loved this beautiful music moment Ginny shared wit Loved this beautiful music moment Ginny shared with a client 🎶

Ginny has shown so much growth in her ability to form meaningful connections with the people she works with. It's been a privilege to watch and everyone on the AMT team is excited to welcome Ginny into the music therapy field. We are so proud of her! 

Description: Ginny is singing and playing the guitar while a woman plays a tambourine
Unplanned moments can be really powerful! They sho Unplanned moments can be really powerful! They show an understanding and willingness to listen to your client in the moment. Ginny has learned to allow for flexibility in the musical space to help create some of those moments. So proud of her! Here are some photos from a recent in person session facilitated by Ginny. 

ID 1: Ginny and a young boy seated across from each other with masks on. The boy is holding bunched up scarves in his hands and there are two scarves in the air above him (recently thrown by Ginny) 
ID 2: Ginny and the young boy seated at the piano. The boy is selecting an icon on an iPad placed on the piano.
ID 3: Video of Ginny and the young boy dancing while playing bells to the tune Jingle Bell Rock. Ginny say "Play up high. Play down low. Play up high" while modeling playing the bells.
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