Music Therapy Resources

HELLO THERE! πŸ‘‹πŸ»

My name is Marisa de LeΓ³n, MS, MT-BC. I’m a board certified music therapist and a neurologic music therapist in the Rio Grande Valley.

I love what I do and I’m excited to share my music therapy journey with you!

Follow along for community wellness, music therapy resources, and advocacy! 🎢

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Therapeutic Benefits of Playing Piano

Playing or learning piano is a common intervention that can be used in music therapy to address a variety of non-musical goals 🎹 One of the most amazing things about music therapy is the ability to use music as a tool to improve our overall health and well-being. Our goals in music therapy are focused on physical, social, psychological, and cognitive health.  Although the goal of music therapy is not necessary to become a better musician, music therapists can incorporate piano or other instruments within sessions as means of achieving health-centered goals. 

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