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Music Therapy

Use music to improve the quality of life for individuals with a wide diversity of challenges across the entire lifespan. Through small classes with internationally renowned faculty and hands-on clinical internships, you’ll gain the skills you need to become an effective music therapist.

Master of Arts
Music Therapy

This American Music Therapy Association–approved degree prepares you for certification and licensure to work with all types of people seen by music therapists.

Application Extended: Still Accepting Applications

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Doctor of Philosophy
Music Education with a Specialization in Music Therapy

This doctorate is designed for credentialed music therapists with an articulated area of clinical specialization who want to develop research skills.

Currently not accepting applications.

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Doctor of Philosophy
Rehabilitation Sciences

Prepare for a fulfilling academic career in research and teaching in the rehabilitation sciences through interdisciplinary study across health fields.

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Francis Washington discusses the importance of culturally affirming practices in Music Therapy  

Francis Washington (MA ’23) discusses his approach to Music Therapy. He shares how his own experiences and personal identity shape his work and what he plans to do post graduation.

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Director of Music Therapy Kenneth Aigen Discusses Music Therapy and His Approach to Education 

Kenneth Aigen is a music therapist and the Director of NYU Steinhardt's Music Therapy Program. He specializes in working with children and adolescents with emotional and developmental delays. Here he speaks about his history with the program, current projects, and his path to becoming an expert in the field.

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Using Music to Help New Parents: An Interview with Music Therapy Alum Vered Benhorin

Vered Benhorin uses her Music Therapy background to help new parents in her popular music classes.

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Ken Aigen Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Aigen, who is an improvisational-based music therapist, has spent nearly his entire career at NYU in both the Music Therapy program and the Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Center based at NYU Steinhardt.

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Music Therapy Alum Pepe Benavides Creates Self-Care Project

Benavides is using his background to help others in the medical field deal with the fatigue and stress of caring for Covid patients.

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