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 is offered for 45-minutes, weekly. These music filled gatherings focus on developmental milestones and bonding with your child and fellow families in attendance. Registration & class passes are available below.
- 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 |
- 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.
- 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.
8/22/19 PMT's Clinic/Studio Space - 2nd Anniversary Celebration
- Learn more about music therapy treatment options through a private practice.
- Instruments will also be available for folks to explore - no musical experience is required.
- Free event for all ages. Bathrooms and drinks will be available.
- RSVP is requested below:
| PMT's 2nd Anniversary Celebration FLIER |
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8/20/19 Meet & Greet in Rock Hill, SC
Interested in visiting our secondary location in Rock Hill, SC at 1820 Eden Terrace? PMT Staff will be on site to meet and greet with visitors. Learn more about music therapy treatment options through a private practice. We will also have instruments available exploring.
This is a free event for all ages. Many thanks to Rogers Memorial ARP Church for sharing their space with PMT! RSVP is requested below:
This is a free event for all ages. Many thanks to Rogers Memorial ARP Church for sharing their space with PMT! RSVP is requested below:
| Rock Hill Meet & Greet FLIER |
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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**
- Preschool Ages: 3-5 years will meet weekly 10 - 10:30am beginning Tuesday, September 10 **in Rock Hill Location.**
- Group facilitator is Melissa Reinhardt, MSEd, MT-BC. Final date to schedule assessment: Tuesday, September 3
- Ages 6-8 years will meet weekly 4:45 - 5:15pm beginning on Thursday, September 5.
- Group facilitator is Miriam Tart, MT-BC. Final date to schedule assessment: Thursday, 8/29/19
- 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
- Adolescents/Teen Group will meet weekly 5 - 5:45pm beginning on Monday, September 9.
- Group facilitator is Miriam Tart, MT-BC. Final date to schedule assessment: Friday, 8/30/19
- 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 |
Early Childhood Class
Young Music Makers is an early childhood music class offered at our location. They are lots of fun incorporating props, musical instruments and board books to focus upon your young child's developmental milestones and new friendships made with other families attending. We encourage you to wear comfortable clothing since we'll be moving and grooving during this interactive classes.
After online purchase you'll receive an email with a digital form so we can learn more about your little one & her or his needs to help us create the best hive for your little bee to flourish within. We hope your family will join the buzz and contact us with questions.
After online purchase you'll receive an email with a digital form so we can learn more about your little one & her or his needs to help us create the best hive for your little bee to flourish within. We hope your family will join the buzz and contact us with questions.
- If you have more than one young child use this coupon to take $6/off each additional child registered: YMMCLASSSIBLINGPASS
- Use this online coupon code to help celebrate your child's birthday week: MYKIDDOSBIRTHWEEK
Health and wellness are our priorities. If you or your child is sick on the day of the class (fever, upset stomach, sneezing, runny nose...) PLEASE let us know so we can accept your class pass on the next scheduled class convenient in your schedule at no extra cost. Thank you for helping to keep our clinic and studio space as safe as possible for friends of all ages!!
YMM Class: September 5, 2019
$15.00
$12.00
This early childhood class is designed for children ages 0 - 4 years. It will meet on Thursday morning - new time for the fall!! Join us from 10 - 10:45am. Make sure to wear comfortable clothing since we'll do a lot of moving with props, musical instruments and board books to focus upon your little one's developmental milestones.
YMM Class: September 12, 2019
$15.00
$12.00
This early childhood class is designed for children ages 0 - 4 years. It will meet on Thursday morning - new time for the fall!! Join us from 10 - 10:45am. Make sure to wear comfortable clothing since we'll do a lot of moving with props, musical instruments and board books to focus upon your little one's developmental milestones.
YMM Class: September 19, 2019
$15.00
$12.00
This early childhood class is designed for children ages 0 - 4 years. It will meet on Thursday morning - new time for the fall!! Join us from 10 - 10:45am. Make sure to wear comfortable clothing since we'll do a lot of moving with props, musical instruments and board books to focus upon your little one's developmental milestones.
YMM Class: September 26, 2019
$15.00
$12.00
This early childhood class is designed for children ages 0 - 4 years. It will meet on Thursday morning - new time for the fall!! Join us from 10 - 10:45am. Make sure to wear comfortable clothing since we'll do a lot of moving with props, musical instruments and board books to focus upon your little one's developmental milestones.
Roots and shoots-Monthly Classes
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 |
MUSIC THERAPY TREATMENT FUNDING
Some families have had success seeking insurance reimbursement out-of-network or claiming expenses of music therapy treatment for tax deductions after receiving a written prescription from a physician.
These local organizations have previously supported families receiving music therapy services: Bee Mighty and Kids with PossAbilities.
Small Steps in Speech: Helping children communicate one small step at a time has available funding for individual families who have a child with speech and language disorders. Learn more about the application timeline and income restriction through their linked website.
Autism Care Today provides grants for families impacted through autism. Visit their website to learn about the application deadlines and various grant programs. 3/30/19 UPDATE: The individual grant program has been suspended. Follow their organization for status updates.
Piedmont Music Therapy, LLC is also a Vendor through North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, Approved Community Provider through Fort Mill School District and Approved Vendor through Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Exceptional Children Program.
Our practice is grateful for the support of Blue Star Connection - Grand County Blues Society that gives musical instruments to children with life threatening diagnoses.
These local organizations have previously supported families receiving music therapy services: Bee Mighty and Kids with PossAbilities.
Small Steps in Speech: Helping children communicate one small step at a time has available funding for individual families who have a child with speech and language disorders. Learn more about the application timeline and income restriction through their linked website.
Autism Care Today provides grants for families impacted through autism. Visit their website to learn about the application deadlines and various grant programs. 3/30/19 UPDATE: The individual grant program has been suspended. Follow their organization for status updates.
Piedmont Music Therapy, LLC is also a Vendor through North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, Approved Community Provider through Fort Mill School District and Approved Vendor through Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Exceptional Children Program.
Our practice is grateful for the support of Blue Star Connection - Grand County Blues Society that gives musical instruments to children with life threatening diagnoses.