Professional Organizations
- American Music Therapy Association
"AMTA's purpose is the progressive development of the therapeutic use of music in rehabilitation, special education, and community settings...AMTA is committed to the advancement of education, training, professional standards, credentials, and research in support of the music therapy profession." - The American Music Therapy Association Students
AMTAS Membership is open to students who are declared music therapy majors enrolled in AMTA-approved schools or other interested students. - Association of Ohio Music Therapists
"...nformation about music therapy and the state of music therapy in Ohio, continuing education opportunities, job postings, benefits of membership, how to become a MT-BC and much more." - Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT)
"CBMT is the only organization to certify music therapists to practice music therapy nationally. Its MT-BC program has been fully accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) since 1986." - Great Lakes Region of the American Music Therapy Association
GLR’s Mission is to advance and support the mission of AMTA: advance public awareness of the benefits of music therapy and increase access to quality music therapy services in a rapidly changing world - World Federation of Music Therapy
The World Federation of Music Therapy (WFMT) is an international nonprofit organization bringing together music therapy associations and individuals interested in developing and promoting music therapy globally through the exchange of information, collaboration among professionals, and actions.