Institution
American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
The American Music Therapy Association - Music Therapy Starts Here.
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About
Professional membership, academic journals, the annual conference, credentialing support, and public education on music therapy, including directories for finding qualified therapists and lists of approved degree programs. Office: 301-589-3300, 8705 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, Maryland.
Mission
To advance public awareness of the benefits of music therapy and increase access to quality music therapy services in a rapidly changing world.
History
The American Music Therapy Association was founded in 1998, uniting the country's earlier music therapy associations into a single national body with a shared mission of advancing the profession through education, standards, credentialing, and research. It is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland.