Neurologic Music Therapy ® (NMT) is an evidence-based model of music therapy based on the science of how the brain processes music. NMT ® consists of standardized clinical techniques that address cognitive, affective, sensory, language and movement dysfunctions due to neurologic disease, injury or disability (NMT Academy). Learn more: www.nmtacademy.co

To be a music therapist in the United States, an individual has to complete an approved music therapy degree program at an accredited university, complete 1200 hours of clinical training at an internship site in addition to practicum placements, and pass the board certification exam.

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To become a Neurologic Music Therapist, the individual must then go on to take the Neurologic Music Therapy® training offered by the Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy®, and then has the option to take the advanced fellowship training and become a Neurologic Music Therapy Fellow.

Neurologic Music Therapy® can help with many different conditions and diagnoses including brain injury, stroke, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, developmental disabilities, disorders of consciousness, etc.