Music Therapy Source School Guide - 6th Edition (2026)

Want to Become a Music Therapist?

Save 40+ Hours of Research With One Clear, Reliable Guide

If you’re stepping into the world of music therapy, you don’t need confusion. You need clarity. And clarity is exactly what this guide delivers.

For years, aspiring music therapists, parents, and advisors have all said the same thing:

“It’s too hard to find everything in one place.”

So I built the resource I wish I’d had when I started.

The #1 Resource for Comparing AMTA-Approved Music Therapy Programs Across the U.S.

Trusted by aspiring music therapists, parents, and academic advisors nationwide.

The Number One Resource for Comparing AMTA Approved Programs Across the United States

Choosing the right program is one of the most important decisions you will make. With dozens of options scattered across the country and no central database, most people spend weeks digging through outdated websites, mismatched details, and missing links.

This guide solves the problem.

Created by a board certified music therapist with nearly fifteen years of experience working with students and interns, this guide gives you the information you need in minutes instead of months. The price is now updated to nineteen dollars.

What You Will Get

• A comprehensive directory of more than ninety AMTA approved programs

• Clear side by side comparisons of degrees, locations, and distance learning options

• Practical guidance to help you choose a program that fits your goals and values

• Insights from someone who has mentored and trained future music therapists for more than a decade

• Free updates, every time we release a new guide

• A tool designed to save you more than forty hours of searching, clicking, and sorting

Bonus Included: Smart Start

Real Answers to the Questions Future Music Therapists Actually Ask

You will also receive Smart Start, a focused thirteen page companion guide built from hundreds of real conversations with students and families. These are the questions that never appear on school websites but absolutely influence your decision.

Inside Smart Start you will learn:

• What really matters when choosing a school and what does not

• What to say when contacting faculty

• What a typical day in the life of a music therapist looks like

• Current salary expectations

• Which instruments you will need

• What your classes will cover and how challenging they are

• How music therapy differs from music education

• A fast and repeatable method for finding scholarships and financial aid

Everything is practical and distilled. No filler.

Who This Is For

• High school students exploring the field

• College students considering a transfer

• Parents looking for trustworthy guidance

• Anyone curious about where to begin in music therapy

Why Choose Our Guide?

This guide is more than just information; it's a labor of love from someone who lives and breathes music therapy. As a practicing music therapist, I've experienced the joy of using music to help others and want to share that joy with you.

Hear From Our Readers:

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• Dee F, California, Mom of a Current Music Therapy Student

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• Devin, Future Music Therapy Student

"I know that Music Therapy is what I want to do not only work-wise but also invest in. Thanks again for providing such a great, handy resource. I know it saved me a TON of time."

• Michelle M, Hawaii, Future Music Therapy Student

"I've been using your site for years...since high school! Thanks for the help!"

• Fred R., Board Certified Music Therapist, Graduate Student

Get Started Today

The guide is $19 — a one-time purchase that gives you instant access to the full School Guide and bonus FAQ (Smart Start), plus free updates for future editions.

Start your journey in music therapy with clarity, confidence, and the right tools.