How Music Therapy works?
Music therapy and music sessions use rhythm, melody, and structured musical activities to support residents in multiple ways:
Lifting mood and provide space for emotional expression
Encouraging social connection and relationship-building
Support communication, speech, and language
Provide cognitive stimulation and meaningful engagement
Sessions can be delivered one-to-one, in small groups, or in larger community activities, depending on residents’ needs and care home settings.
Who can benefit from our services?
Music therapy and community music can support adults in care homes, including those with:
- Dementia, Alzheimer’s, or age-related conditions
- Complex health needs
- Stroke recovery
- Degenerative illnesses such as Parkinson’s or Multiple Sclerosis
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health needs
Our sessions are tailored to the individual, helping everyone to engage at their own pace, including those who may be bedbound or unable to join group activities.
Our Approach
Our Music Therapists and Community Musicians combine clinical expertise with creativity to provide personalised, inclusive care in care homes. Working closely with staff and families, we support residents’ emotional wellbeing, communication, relationships, and cognitive engagement, helping them feel more connected and settled.
Our work is:
- Delivered by qualified Music Therapists or specialist Community Musicians
- Inclusive of residents at all stages, including those who are bedbound
- Focused on access for all residents, not just those able to attend group activities
- Participatory rather than performative
- Designed to sit alongside existing activities and entertainers
Our Offer
Our services are tailored to each care home and can be delivered in-person at the care home or online, depending on what works best for residents and staff.
- Half-day or full-day sessions – tailored sessions including one-to-one bedside support, small therapeutic groups, or larger group activities
- Choirs and community music sessions – regular sessions that can be embedded into weekly routines
- Online Choir in a Care Home – live, interactive sessions accessible to care homes anywhere
- Training and resources – supporting staff and families to continue the benefits of music therapy
Why Music Therapy Matters
Music therapy helps residents engage meaningfully, supporting wellbeing, connection, and quality of life. It can improve mood, encourage social interaction, and provide residents with a sense of purpose and enjoyment.
“The sessions have really helped our residents engage and connect with one another, bringing moments of joy and communication into the home.” – Care Home Manager
By involving staff and families, improvements can be sustained, helping residents enjoy a fuller, more connected daily life.
Funding Options
We understand the financial pressures facing care homes and work flexibly with each setting. Many homes commission regular sessions, spreading the cost across the whole home. Some care homes also choose to offer optional sessions that are funded directly by residents’ families. In addition, we have a bursary scheme to help ensure residents can access music therapy, regardless of financial circumstances.
To discuss funding options for your care home, please get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
The questions we're asked most often, answered. Anything else, get in touch and we'll talk it through.
Our pricing depends on the setting, the length of the provision and the number of people taking part, so we quote for each service individually rather than working from a fixed price list. For care homes, schools and other organisations we offer half-day and full-day provisions which can be tailored to your residents' or service users' needs, covering anything from individual to group sessions.
Get in touch to speak to a member of our services team and we will talk through what this might look like for you.
It is always good to hear from schools exploring new ways to support their pupils' wellbeing and development. We offer both half-day and full-day school-based provisions, tailored to your pupils' needs, from individual and group therapy sessions through to wider staff or parent support.
Costs depend on the size and shape of the provision, so there is no single price. Have a look at our Education services page, then get in touch to arrange a chat with our services team.
You can make a referral through our online referral form. It asks for the basics we need to get started: who the referral is for, their contact details, a little about their needs and what you are hoping music therapy will help with, and how the sessions would be funded.
You do not need to have every answer ready. If anything is unclear, get in touch and a member of our team will talk it through with you.
Ready to make a referral or discuss a service?
Please get in touch using the enquiry team and a member of our Referrals Team will be in touch shortly.
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