American Music Therapy Association's purpose is the progressive development of the therapeutic use of music in rehabilitation; special education; and community settings. Predecessors; unified in 1998; included the National Association for Music Therapy founded in 1950 and the American Association for Music Therapy founded in 1971. AMTA is committed to the advancement of education; training; professional standards; credentials; and research in support of the music therapy profession.
American Music Therapy Association's purpose is the progressive development of the therapeutic use of music in rehabilitation; special education; and community settings. Predecessors; unified in 1998; included the National Association for Music Therapy founded in 1950 and the American Association for Music Therapy founded in 1971. AMTA is committed to the advancement of education; training; professional standards; credentials; and research in support of the music therapy profession.