Music Therapy
The Power of Music Therapy
Music Therapy Corner
Would you like to know more about Music Therapy? We have a section on our blog called the Music Therapy Corner that highlights client stories, lists strategies of success, and provides audio of recorded music. Click below to visit our corner of the blog!
Music Therapy Internships
The STAR Center is an officially approved National Roster Internship Site by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). Our main office is located in Jackson, Tennessee, halfway between Memphis and Nashville. Our team serves a variety of populations in Jackson and Memphis. Since 1998, over 30 music therapists have become AMTA board-certified through our internship program.
Our Music Therapy interns will be given the opportunity to serve people with disabilities in both group and individual settings in Jackson and Memphis. Interns will have the chance to work with board-certified Music Therapists and a variety of assistive technology professionals.
For information about the application process, please contact Gabrielle Barton at gabrielle.barton@star-center.org
Music is more than just sound—it’s a powerful tool that enriches lives, fosters learning, and supports well-being. From early childhood education to end-of-life comfort, our board-certified music therapists provide personalized interventions to help individuals reach their unique goals.
Through comprehensive assessments and evidence-based techniques, our therapists design and facilitate both individual and group sessions that support a wide range of needs, including:
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Behavioral – Encouraging positive behaviors and self-regulation
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Physical – Enhancing motor skills and coordination
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Communication & Social – Improving verbal and nonverbal interactions
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Emotional & Psychological – Supporting emotional expression and mental health
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Cognitive – Strengthening memory, attention, and problem-solving skills
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Sensory – Assisting with sensory processing and integration
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Academic – Reinforcing educational concepts through music
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Musical – Developing musical skills for self-expression and personal growth
