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 increasing the community's awareness of 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 increasing the community's awareness of the field of music therapy.
ONGOING OFFERINGS
Early Childhood Classes
- Young Music Makers Classes held regularly at our location were discontinued September 1, 2019 because of low enrollment.
- Join us for the next, monthly music class on Monday, 3:45-4:30pm for young children with Down syndrome, sponsored by Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte. In 2020, classes meet on Thursdays: February 13 and March 26.
- 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
- There are no current offerings at PMT.
- There are no current offerings at PMT.
- 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. Stay tuned for Summer Camp 2020 Dates that will be posted by January 31, 2020.
- Clinicians on staff also provide 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. If your program or child's camp is not included, let us know if the camp is interested in a music therapist offering programming 1-3 times per week!
MUSIC THERAPY Group SERVICES
Piedmont Music Therapy, LLC has open enrollment for small groups offered at its main location for Winter/Spring 2020. This ten-week series will end prior to client's Spring Break from school.
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 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 11 or younger. $40/45 minute session for clients age 12 years or older.
Music Therapy Group Offerings Include:
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 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 11 or younger. $40/45 minute session for clients age 12 years or older.
Music Therapy Group Offerings Include:
- Preschool Music Play (Age 2-5 years) is cancelled because of low enrollment.
- Kids Rhythm Group (Ages 6 - 8) scheduled for Wednesdays, 3:15pm - 3:45pm beginning February 5, 2020.
- Playing musical instruments and creating songs to connect with peers.
- 3 friends are enrolled. Final date to inquire about group: 1/27/20.
- Music and Friends Group (Ages 8-11) is cancelled because of low enrollment.
- Rock Band for Teens (Ages 12 - 15) is cancelled because of low enrollment.
- Older Teen Group (Ages 16 - 18) is cancelled because of low enrollment.
Complete this google form to confirm enrollment interest for music therapy groups that will start Meeting on Wednesday, 1/29/20.
| PMT Group Programs: Winter/Spring 2020 FLIER |
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 |