About Us

What is Music Therapy?

“When words fail, music speaks.”

The power of music has been examined for centuries as music has continued to help people within numerous areas of their lives. The question continues to remain, why is music so impactful? Since the development of the music therapy field, research has proven music is effective in a therapeutic setting as music accesses multiple areas of the brain which creates a unique, multimodal experience. Music therapy is the clinical use of music to assist individuals in addressing specific needs and goal areas within a therapeutic relationship between client and a board-certified music therapist.

Some of examples of music therapy goals include:

Improving social skills by connecting with others through music such as singing and/or playing instruments
Increasing functionality and mobility by moving to music in various ways
Increasing emotional expression by relating to and discussing meaningful songs within an individuals life
Improving communication skills by role playing conversations using instruments and/or vocalizing

OUR MISSION

At Notes of Healing Music Therapy, LLC, we use an eclectic approach to meet the needs of each client. We believe each person is unique; therefore, the person engaged in therapy is at the center, and meeting them where they are at emotionally, physically, cognitively, spiritually, and socially is essential. The client and music therapist will work closely together using a variety of techniques and interventions to achieve individualized goals which aim to enhance overall quality of life.

Meet taylor

Founder and Board-Certified Music Therapist

Born and raised in Southern California, Taylor moved to central Pennsylvania when she was 15 years old starting a new chapter of her life. She continued to have an interest in music and helping others which led her to pursue a degree in music therapy. Taylor completed her education coursework at Elizabethtown College, her internship at Penn State Hershey Medical Center in 2021, and has since worked with individuals of all ages with various needs. She has experience working with individuals who have mental health diagnoses, intellectual disabilities, Autism spectrum disorders, sexual behavioral problems, eating disorders, TBIs and neurological impairments, physical impairments, and end of life care. Taylor is dedicated to helping others on their healing journey utilizing music therapy interventions in creative and innovative ways.