WHAT IS MUSIC THERAPY?

Music therapy is defined as using music to achieve non-musical goals. Music therapy can be used to help individuals develop social, emotional, physical, and cognitive abilities. Music therapists are commonly seen working with individuals with autism, down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, dementia, other aging-related disabilities, and those who have experienced trauma.

ABOUT MUSIC THERAPIST ROBBIE NEEB,

MMT, MT-BC

The music therapy program at 317 Main Community Music Center is led by Robbie Neeb, MMT, MT-BC. Robbie is a board-certified music therapist who has been practicing for a total of 6 years. A Mainer at heart, Robbie received his undergraduate degree in music education at the University of Southern Maine and his graduate degree in music therapy at Appalachian State University.

ABOUT MUSIC THERAPY SESSIONS

Robbie currently offers one-on-one music therapy sessions at 317 Main. In each session, Robbie works with families to develop a treatment plan that best suits their loved ones needs and interests. Robbie completes an assessment and creates goals for the client that are tracked throughout each term to help individuals grow in the areas of emotional expression, emotional identification, self-control, memory recall, social interaction, attention, etc. 

Robbie also offers music therapy groups with 317 Main in collaboration with local organizations including STRIVE, Adaptive Outdoor Education Center, Prince Memorial Library and Brentwood Rehabilitation. The groups he leads are tailored to the individual needs of the populations he works with (adults with IDD, adults with dementia, children with autism, ADHD, and down syndrome). 

If you are interested in hearing more about music therapy, please reach out to Robbie directly at Robbie@317main.org.