Song discussion and lyric analysis interventions are common in music therapy and can provide a variety of benefits throughout the treatment process. These are some example music therapy goals for lyric analysis or song discussion interventions that you can use in your own MT practice.

Music therapists seeking reimbursement or insurance coverage are often required to provide goals that are measurable for treatment approval. Making song selections is an important way to incorporate a client’s preferred music and it can also be an opportunity to target non-musical goals that are important for a client’s overall well-being. Making song selections is an important part of the music therapy process, as using preferred songs can empower the client, increase a client’s connection to the provided interventions, and increase opportunities for song discussion.