Music Therapy for Children in Sherwood Park & Edmonton Area
Helping children communicate, connect, regulate and grow through individualized music therapy.
“where words fail, music speaks”
- Hans Christian Andersen
ABOUT ME
Hi, I’m Adele!
I'm an Accredited Music Therapist (MTA) providing music therapy services for children in Sherwood Park, Edmonton and surrounding communities.
I use music to help children work toward meaningful developmental goals in a way that is engaging, individualized and built around their strengths and interests.
Depending on the child, music therapy can support areas such as communication, emotional regulation, social connection, attention, motor development, confidence and self-expression.
I graduated from The King's University in Edmonton with a double major in Psychology and Music and later completed my Bachelor of Music Therapy at Capilano University in North Vancouver.
Today, I get to combine two things I love: music and working with children. I create meaningful musical experiences that help children learn, connect, communicate and grow.
Outside of work, you'll usually find me spending time with my family, working on something creative, gardening, hiking or camping.
WHAT IS MUSIC THERAPY?
“Music therapy is a discipline in which Certified Music Therapists (MTAs) use music purposefully within therapeutic relationships to support development, health, and well-being. Music therapists use music safely and ethically to address human needs within cognitive, communicative, emotional, musical, physical, social, and spiritual domains.”
– Canadian Association of Music Therapists
I am an Accredited Music Therapist (MTA) and a member of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT). Music therapy practice in Canada is guided by nationally established standards of practice and a professional code of ethics that support ethical, evidence-informed, and client-centred service delivery. MTAs complete specialized university-level training in music therapy, a supervised clinical internship, and ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competence.
Credentials & Professional Standards
In my practice, I use music as a tool to change the lives of children. Music has the ability to target many developmental goals and is powerful, positive, and adaptable, meeting the challenges and abilities of each child. Every session is tailored to what the child needs in the moment, creating meaningful experiences that promote growth, confidence, and self-expression.
HOW CAN MUSIC THERAPY HELP?
Communication
Supporting communication, expressive and receptive language, choice-making and self-expression.
Social Connection
Creating opportunities for shared attention, turn-taking, interaction and connection.
Using motivating musical experiences to support attention, memory, sequencing and following directions.
Attention & Learning
Emotional Regulation
Using music, rhythm and predictable musical experiences to support regulation, transitions and emotional expression.
Using instruments, movement and rhythm to support coordination and fine and gross motor skills.
Motor Development
Giving children opportunities to make choices, create, explore and experience success.
Confidence & Self-Expression
SERVICES
Individual music therapy sessions are personalized to your child's strengths, interests and individual goals.
Sessions may include singing, instrument playing, movement, improvisation, songwriting, musical games and other creative music experiences. Activities are intentionally selected and adapted to help support your child's therapeutic goals while keeping sessions engaging and meaningful.
Depending on your child's needs, sessions may support areas such as communication, emotional regulation, attention, social development, motor skills, confidence and self-expression.
Music therapy sessions can take place in a variety of settings depending on availability and location.
Individual Music Therapy Sessions
Music has a wonderful way of bringing people together.
Group music therapy provides opportunities for children to connect, communicate, create and participate in shared musical experiences.
Sessions may include instrument playing, singing, movement, musical games, improvisation and other interactive activities designed around the goals of the group.
Group music therapy may support social interaction, turn-taking, communication, confidence, cooperation, emotional expression and a sense of connection with others.
Group programs may be available for schools, daycares, community organizations and other children's programs.
Group Music Therapy Sessions
Music therapy can bring engaging, goal-focused experiences directly into school and daycare environments.
Sessions can be designed for individual children or groups and may support goals related to communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, attention, motor development, confidence and connection.
Music therapy can also complement goals being addressed by teachers, educational assistants, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and other members of a child's support team.
Programs can be tailored to the needs of your school, classroom, daycare or group.
Music Therapy for Schools & Daycares
Not Sure Which Service Is the Right Fit?
That's okay. You don't need to know exactly what type of music therapy you're looking for before getting in touch.
Tell me a little about your child, school, daycare or program and what you're hoping to support. We can talk about whether music therapy might be a good fit.
YOUR ANSWERED QUESTIONS
What training does a music therapist have?
Certified Music Therapists (MTAs) complete specialized university-level education in music therapy, including coursework in psychology, therapeutic methods, and music-based clinical interventions. This is followed by a supervised clinical internship and ongoing professional development requirements.
How is music therapy different from music lessons?
Music therapy focuses on therapeutic goals such as communication, emotional regulation, social development, and functional skills. While music is the medium, progress is measured in therapeutic outcomes rather than musical skill acquisition.
Can music therapy be part of a multidisciplinary team?
Yes. Music therapy is commonly integrated into multidisciplinary teams and may complement services such as speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, and educational supports.
Is music therapy evidence-based?
Music therapy is supported by a growing body of research demonstrating its effectiveness across healthcare, education, and community settings. Music therapy interventions are grounded in research-informed practice and adapted to individual needs.
How often are music therapy sessions offered?
Session frequency and duration vary depending on individual goals, needs, and service context. Music therapy may be offered as ongoing support or in structured blocks as part of a broader service plan.
Wondering if Music Therapy Could Be a Good Fit?
Every child is different. If you're wondering whether music therapy could support your child, I'd be happy to learn a little more about them and what you're looking for.
I also welcome inquiries from schools, daycares and other professionals interested in music therapy services.