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Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy

The Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy is committed to the belief that everyone possesses a sensitivity to music that can be utilized for personal growth and development. We provide a variety of services, including individual music therapy, group music therapy sessions, and music instruction (including group classes) for people of all ages. The Nordoff-Robbins Center conducts research on the creative and developmental processes of music therapy, as well as offers training and resources for current and prospective music therapists.

Music Therapy Summer Programs - Nordoff Robbins Center

Introduction to Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy for High School Students

Introduction to Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy for High School Students

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Introduction to Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy: Foundations, Improvisational Resources, and Clinical Applications

Introduction to Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy: Foundations, Improvisational Resources, and Clinical Applications. For continuing professionals, and students at the undergraduate or graduate level.

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Advanced Applications of Clinical Musicianship in Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy

For those who have completed the introductory summer program, this offers a deeper dive into aspects of clinical musicianship in Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy.

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Recent News

Director of Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy Alan Turry, Discusses Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy and Improvisation as a Landscape of Hope

This compelling interview between narratologist Dr. Reji Mathew, and Dr. Alan Turry, the Director of the Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy, touches upon many subjects, but one major theme emerges: the tremendous potential impact that engaging in music has on our lives.

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Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy in a Virtual World

This documentary film illustrates how the staff and students of the Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy adapted their services to provide an essential connection with clients during the Covid-19 lockdown. It was created by NYU alumnae Natalie Rule.

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PhD Student Receives NIH Grant

Anna Palumbo has received a F31 grant from the NIH, which is the most prestigious pre-doctoral award that the NIH grants.

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