Spencer Hardy Music Therapy

Music Therapy Services for Children and Adults with Special Needs. Spencer Hardy is a Board Certified Music Therapist located in Palo Alto, CA and providing services to children and adults with special needs in the Bay Area peninsula. Spencer uses his passion and love of music to connect with clients and address therapeutic goals. Spencer is a saxophone player, and he also plays guitar, piano, and drums. Children do not have to learn an instrument in order to participate in Music Therapy, although this may be one aspect included in services provided.
	What is Music Therapy? "Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.” (American Music Therapy Association, 2005)
Music Therapy provides children and adults with special needs a space for growth and development no matter what age or level of ability. Individual goals and needs are established through assessment and discussion with parents and caregivers. You do NOT need to be a musician to participate in Music Therapy. Music Therapy is for everyone! Music Therapy utilizes music as a tool through which to address non-music related goals which are specific to a person's needs and development. Music Therapy accesses a person's strengths through music and develops them as part of the music making experience.
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Spencer Hardy, MT-BC * 617-281-5265 * Sheaspencerhardy@gmail.com * Contact Spencer