Welcome to the website for Piedmont Music Therapy, LLC (PMT).
PMT was founded in 2013 to serve clients, students and programs in York and Mecklenburg Counties of the Carolinas.
The mission of PMT is to engage, empower and accompany individuals to reach their goals grounded in the frameworks of music therapy and social work. PMT strives to meet students and clients where they are and support them in improving their quality of life. Additionally PMT serves to promote the growth of music therapy students and board certified music therapists by offering educational opportunities plus educating the community about the field of music therapy.
PMT was founded in 2013 to serve clients, students and programs in York and Mecklenburg Counties of the Carolinas.
The mission of PMT is to engage, empower and accompany individuals to reach their goals grounded in the frameworks of music therapy and social work. PMT strives to meet students and clients where they are and support them in improving their quality of life. Additionally PMT serves to promote the growth of music therapy students and board certified music therapists by offering educational opportunities plus educating the community about the field of music therapy.
ONGOING OFFERINGS
Early Childhood Classes
- Young Music Makers Classes was discontinued September 1, 2019 because of low enrollment.
- Join us for the following monthly music classes for young children with Down syndrome, sponsored by Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte: September 26, October 24, November 21 and December 19.
- Individual Music Therapy Treatment
- Intake paperwork is completed by client or caregiver.
- Initial assessment lasts 45-60 minutes conducted by one of our music therapists on staff to determine appropriateness of music therapy treatment and if applicable recommendation for the length, frequency and focus of music therapy treatment through individual or group settings.
- School Based Services through IEP
- Group Music Therapy Treatment
- These may be scheduled at area facilities, schools or agencies. PMT also offers select group music therapy treatment at its space in S. Charlotte. See below: Music Therapy Group Services for more details on enrollment and intake process.
- Support Groups
- Music & Memories Group for older adults will begin on Saturday afternoons in October 2019.
- More Information in FLIER available to download below:
- Music & Memories Group for older adults will begin on Saturday afternoons in October 2019.
| 2019 PMT Group Flier: Music & Memories will meet select afternoons in October, November & December |
Music & Memory Support Group: Couple Registration
$0.00
This group will focus upon celebrating your past and its effects on current life experiences. Attendees will take a musical trip down memory lane through listening to live music, creating music with provided instruments or personal instruments brought by folks attending.
Support Group registration costs $25/couple.
Music and Memory Support Group: Personal Registration
$20.00
This group will focus upon celebrating your past and its effects on current life experiences. Attendees will take a musical trip down memory lane through listening to live music, creating music with provided instruments or personal instruments brought by folks attending.
Support Group registration costs $20/person. If attending with your partner then please purchase the Couples Pass: $25/group.
- The following support groups are on hold (as of July 2019) because of low attendance:
- Veterans Support Group & Parkinson's Disease Support Group
- Consultations
- Advise programming with regards to diversified learners, such as observing teachers in educational settings and suggesting adapted curriculum instruction to meet the varying needs of students.
- HealthRHYTHMS Sessions
- Events with HealthRHYTHMS Protocol provide a creative outlet to caregivers needing support, employees for retention and self-care focus, etc.
- Music Instruction
- Music enrichment classes for local schools.
- Private lessons for students of all ages and abilities: flute, percussion: piano, drum set and strings: ukulele, violin, viola.
- Music Therapy Presentations and In-Services
- In-services that could benefit a company may include Stress Management Techniques to Access On and Off the Clock, Wellness and Balance that will Enable Success, or Building Teams from Empowered Employees.
- Recent educational presentations have included topics of Music Therapy Internships & Musical Pursuits: Considering Music Therapy as a Career and Music Therapy 101.
- Continuing Education
- PMT is a CBMT Approved Provider #P-175 for continuing education and professional trainings for board certified music therapists. Click here to learn more about trainings, costs, registration process and more.
- Summer Camps
- Piedmont Music Therapy, LLC hosted a second year of summer camps at its South Charlotte Clinic in 2019.
- Clinicians on staff also provided mobile music therapy services to therapeutic summer camps and music enrichment programs through out York and Mecklenburg Counties. See Partner Page for those camp providers.
MUSIC THERAPY Group SERVICES
Piedmont Music Therapy, LLC has open enrollment for small groups that will meet for 30 or 45 minutes weekly returning in September 2019. Individuals who may have disorders such as anxiety or autism, conditions such as intellectual and developmental delay or rare & undiagnosed diseases are welcomed to begin the intake process. These groups are open for clients of varying ages (grouped with peers of similar chronological age) to connect and share a creative space together. Music making and experiencing in a social setting is what we provide. A music therapist leading the group promotes individualized goals within a group setting and documents each session accordingly. Enrollment includes completion of Intake Paperwork in order to schedule an individual music therapy assessment. After a music therapy assessment is completed then group services may be recommended and registration is completed. The assessment with one of our music therapists ensures appropriate group pairing and allows our clinicians to monitor goals/objectives to thus provide treatment reports to families. Assessment Cost: $100. Group Rate: $30/30 minute session for clients age 8 or younger. $40/45 minute session for clients age 9 years or older.
Scheduled Groups for Fall 2019**
** 3 clients is the minimum number to enroll in a group program.
Scheduled Groups for Fall 2019**
- Ages 9-11 years will meet weekly 4:30 - 5:15pm beginning Wednesday, September 5.
- Group facilitator is Rose O'Toole, MT-BC. Final date to schedule assessment: Wednesday, 8/28/19
- Currently 1 Client enrolled.
- Group facilitator is Rose O'Toole, MT-BC. Final date to schedule assessment: Wednesday, 8/28/19
- Young Adult Group will meet weekly 11:30am - 12:15pm beginning on Wednesday, September 4.
- Group facilitator is Melissa Reinhardt, MSEd, MT-BC. Final date to schedule assessment: 8/28/19.
- Currently 1 Client Enrolled.
- Group facilitator is Melissa Reinhardt, MSEd, MT-BC. Final date to schedule assessment: 8/28/19.
** 3 clients is the minimum number to enroll in a group program.
| PMT REVISED Fall Group 2019 Flier - PDF |
Community Choir: Singing For All
Join us for monthly community choir led by PMT Staff in Rock Hill, SC. Share your voice with neighbors, new and familiar.
No cost to attend. RSVP is requested in advance:
No cost to attend. RSVP is requested in advance:
10/27/19 Community EventPMT Staff will facilitate a drum circle from 2:15-3:00pm. Join us at this free event in the community!
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AUTISM AFTER 18: DRUM CIRCLEPMT Staff will facilitate a drum circle - save the date. Registration will be available through Autism After 18 closer to the event.
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MUSIC THERAPY Licensure in South Carolina
South Carolina is seeking music therapy licensure through Senate Bill S.472 and House Bill, H.4150.
Would you like to help supported music therapy licensure in SC to protect clients and broaden access to services through Medicaid, Medicare and school settings? Here's a sample letter that you can send to your legislators. If you're not sure which Senators or Representatives are serving your area, search here with your personal zip code.
Would you like to help supported music therapy licensure in SC to protect clients and broaden access to services through Medicaid, Medicare and school settings? Here's a sample letter that you can send to your legislators. If you're not sure which Senators or Representatives are serving your area, search here with your personal zip code.
| Client Family's Sample Advocacy Letter |