Services
Explore music therapy services at KMMT, where healthcare and music come together to nurture well-being. Our approach ensures that each session is tailored to meet each of our clients’ unique needs, helping them to unlock potential and find healing through the power of music.
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Group Music Therapy
Our group music therapy sessions are designed to meet the needs of each participant while fostering joy and connection. Whether the focus is on engagement and communication or exploring musical elements and expression, every group shares one common goal: building a sense of community.
Together, we create music, express ourselves, and connect with peers in a supportive and collaborative environment. This service is great for any group of individuals, but especially for organizations within the disability community, long term care sites, and hospital and rehab centres.
Explore our current group offerings: Tons of Treble (Ages 3-5) and Treble Making (Ages 5-8), and find answers to some commonly asked questions below. Contact us to register, to request a private external group session, or to learn more!
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This group is tailored for young children with disabilities in Thunder Bay, fostering both emotional growth and musical expression. Through engaging activities, participants develop social skills such as sharing, turn-taking, and celebrating their peers’ accomplishments.
Kaelyn McCallum, MTA, integrates her specialized music therapy training to create fun, adaptive experiences that support each child's unique needs.
Tons of Treble group sessions will take place on Sundays from 10:00 - 10:45 am on the following dates:
Term 3: January 5, 12, 19, 26
Term 4: February 2, 9, 16, 23
Term 5: March 2, 16, 23, 30
Term 6: April 6, 13, 27, May 4
Term 7: May 11, 18, 25, June 1
Cost: $95.00 per term (4 sessions)
Each term needs a minimum of 3 children in order to run. Please contact Kaelyn at kaelynmccallummta@gmail.com to be sent an email reminder when registration opens!
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This inclusive group welcomes children with and without disabilities to connect, grow, and learn together in Thunder Bay. With a focus on adaptive music learning, the group meets each child at their own level while encouraging social connection, creative expression, and collaboration.
Led by Kaelyn McCallum, MTA, this program celebrates diversity and fosters meaningful connections through music.
Treble Making group sessions will take place on Sundays from 2:30 - 3:15 pm on the following dates:
Term 1: January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9
Term 2: February 16, 23, March 2, 16, 23, 30
Term 3: April 6, 13, 27, May 4, 11, 18
Cost: $150.00 per term (6 sessions)
Each term needs a minimum of 3 children in order to run. Please contact Kaelyn at kaelynmccallummta@gmail.com to be sent an email reminder when registration opens!
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Both group music therapy and group music lessons offer a fun group atmosphere and the opportunity to make music and develop musical and non-musical skills. However, there are some key differences! During a group music therapy session, we are using music to focus on non-musical therapeutic goals. Group music lessons typically focus on musical ability, are taught by a music teacher, and usually follow a set curriculum. Group music therapy is guided by a board certified music therapist (MTA training consists of various adaptive music techniques for various needs), and involves clinical observational paperwork completed by the therapist (as opposed to lesson plans).
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During a group music therapy session, you can expect an engaging and supportive environment where the focus is on achieving non-musical goals through the power of music. Here's what you can look forward to:
Collaboration: You'll work closely with the Music Therapist (MTA) and your peers. This interaction is key to making progress together!
Goals: The primary focus is on non-musical goals, such as improving social skills, communication, and emotional expression, all through music. Depending on the specific group, however, learning musical skills could be a big part of the therapy (e.g., ukulele group for children with upper body issues).
Turn-Taking: Sessions emphasize turn-taking and collaborative social interactions. This helps build social skills and fosters a sense of community within the group.
Adult Participation: In children's groups, each child is accompanied by an adult (parent, guardian, or extended family member). This allows the MTA to guide the adults on how to support the child's development and creates a bonding experience through shared musical activities.
Overall, a group music therapy session is a dynamic and inclusive space where music becomes a tool for growth, connection, and fun!
Individual Music Therapy
Individual music therapy sessions offer a personalized and focused approach to meet the unique needs of each client. The goals within these sessions can vary greatly, which is truly amazing! We conduct a thorough assessment of each client and develop a customized treatment plan with specific goals and objectives tailored to their needs. In these one-on-one sessions, we can fully concentrate on the client's progress and allow them to take the lead and work within their special interests whenever applicable. This individualized attention fosters a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore, express, and grow through the power of music.
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In a one-on-one music therapy session at KMMT, you can expect a personalized and music-led approach that respects your autonomy and recognizes the natural effect that music has on the brain and body. Here's what typically happens:
Client and Music-Led Approach: We believe in letting you and the music guide the therapy process. This approach recognizes your unique needs and the profound impact music can have on your brain and body.
Initial Assessment: We will use the first session to complete a formal assessment. This helps us understand your specific needs and goals, which will shape your individual music therapy journey.
Holistic Focus: We use music safely and ethically to address various human needs, including cognitive, communicative, emotional, musical, physical, social, and spiritual domains (Canadian Association of Music Therapists, September 2020).
Overall, a one-on-one music therapy session is tailored to your needs, ensuring a supportive and effective therapeutic experience through music.
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Our rates for individual sessions are as follows:
Initial Assessment - $115
1-hour Session - $120
45-minute Session - $105
30-minute Session - $90
All prices include travel within Thunder Bay city limits.
Neurologic
Music Therapy
(NMT)®
Neurologic music therapy (NMT)® is an evidence-based clinical treatment system that is driven by advances in neuroscience and the understanding of the perception, production, and performance of music — and how music can influence and change non-musical brain and behaviour function. Fun fact: NMT® is now included in the Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations.
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A Neurologic Music Therapist (NMT) is a music therapist with advanced professional training in a standardized system of clinical techniques that use the functional perception of all properties of music to train and retrain brain and behaviour function.
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NMTs use music (e.g., rhythm, melody, harmony) to address and support neurological and cognitive functions, and improve things like motor skills, speech, and emotional well-being. This service involves creating personalized music interventions that promote neuroplasticity, helping clients achieve their therapeutic goals and enhance their quality of life.
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NMT® works in areas such as sensorimotor rehabilitation, speech and language rehabilitation and cognitive rehabilitation. NMTs work with many populations including stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, cerebral palsy, Alzheimer’s disease, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), mental health, and other neurological conditions affecting cognition, movement, communication and psychosocial function.
Virtual Music Therapy
Virtual individual music therapy sessions provide a personalized and focused approach, meeting the unique needs of each client from the comfort of their own space. These sessions are incredibly flexible, with goals tailored specifically to each person’s needs and interests. After a thorough assessment, we develop a customized treatment plan with clear objectives designed to support their progress. Through one-on-one virtual sessions, clients can take the lead, explore their interests, and grow at their own pace, all within a safe and supportive online environment. With the power of music, we help clients express themselves and achieve meaningful growth, no matter where they are!
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In an online one-on-one music therapy session with KMMT, you’ll experience a personalized process designed to honour your individuality and harness the power of music to support your well-being. These online sessions are guided by your preferences and the natural influence of music on both the brain and body, ensuring your needs are at the center of the experience. During the initial session, we conduct a thorough assessment to understand your goals and create a plan tailored specifically to you. Our approach addresses various aspects of wellness—emotional, physical, cognitive, social, and more—using music in a safe and ethical way, as outlined by the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (September 2020). With virtual music therapy, you’ll have the opportunity to explore and grow in a nurturing, accessible environment that meets you wherever you are.
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Our rates for individual online music therapy sessions are as follows:
Initial Assessment - $115
1-hour Session - $95
45-minute Session - $80
30-minute Session - $65
Specialized
Music Programs
Our specialized music programs are designed to help you reach your musical goals—no matter your starting point. Led by certified music therapists, these sessions are adaptive, accessible, and personalized to each participant’s needs. While not classified as music therapy, our facilitators draw on their clinical training and understanding of music’s impact on the brain and body to create a safe, supportive, and engaging space for growth—and fun! Programming may be eligible for Passport program funding for both individuals and groups.
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All individual adaptive music lessons are facilitated by a certified music therapist, though these sessions do not fall within the scope of music therapy. Music therapists are highly trained in creating accessible ways for all to engage in music. They develop non-traditional activities to engage students using our skills as music therapists. This could look like:
Utilizing communication devices/modalities of the client in lessons and planning materials (AAC devices, ASL/Signed Exact English, PECS, etc.)
Using special interests in songwriting and theory learning
Creating adaptive notation for each individual, one that will work for them!
Songwriting, improvisation, movement (dancing), percussive instruments
Cost*:
30 minutes — $90 +HST
45 minutes — $105 +HST
*Please feel free to contact us to learn more about sliding scale pricing options.
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All groups are led by a certified music therapist with extensive experience supporting adults in the disability community to explore and enjoy music. While these sessions are not classified as music therapy, they offer a welcoming, skill-building environment grounded in connection and creativity.
Groups are flexible and tailored to participants’ needs. They may focus on specific instruments or general music skills, always taught in a fun and inclusive way.
Examples include:
Ukulele Group: Learn at your own pace through engaging games and guided exercises.
Themed Groups: Centered around seasons (e.g., Spring, Christmas) or shared interests like favourite genres or artists.
Cost*: 1 hour — $160 +HST
*We are happy to offer sliding scale options, please reach out to discuss a price that would work for your team!
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Quarterly progress reports are available from our music therapists upon request. These can help track growth, maintain focus in sessions, and support funding applications.
Please note that since these programs are not offered under the formal scope of music therapy, additional documentation (such as assessments or treatment plans) is not provided.
