Residents of Mecklenburg County, check out the FREE 4-week programs that PMT Staff will lead in August & September. There is limited enrollment. Please only register for your top preference to ensure equitable space for all.  


Young Children with Parent/Caregiver:
Tuesdays, 8/27/24 - 9/24/24 from 9:30 - 10:30am at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Independence Regional (Zip Code: 28212 - Block 3), or
Fridays is no longer open for registration. Steele Creek's is at capacity 


Elementary Schoolers:
Fridays, 8/2/24 - 8/23/24 9:00 - 10:00am at Piedmont Music Therapy (Zip Code: 28273 - Block 5) or,
Wednesdays, 9/4/24 - 9/25/24 from 3:00 - 4:00pm at Ivory Baker Recreation Center (Zip 28206, Block 2)


All Ages:
Tuesdays, 9/3/24 - 9/24/24 from 5:30 - 6:45pm outdoors at Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation - Berewick Recreation Center (Zip Code: 28278 - Block 8).


Adolescents:
Fridays, 8/2/24 - 8/23/24 from 10:15am - 11:45am at Piedmont Music Therapy (Zip Code: 28273 - Block 5), or 
Tuesdays, 9/3/24 - 9/24/24 from 4:45 - 6:00pm at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library - Pineville (Zip Code: 28134 - Block 7), or
Thursdays, 9/5/24 - 9/26/24 from 4:45 - 6:00pm at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library South Blvd. (Zip: 28209 - Block 4), or
Fridays, 9/6/24 - 9/27/24 from 4:00 - 5:15pm at Ivory Baker Recreation Center (Zip: 28206, Block 2). 


Adults with Disabilities:
Mondays, 9/9/24 - 9/23/24 from 11:00am - 12:15pm at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library South Blvd. (Zip: 28209 - Block 4).


Seniors:
Fridays, 9/6/24 - 9/27/24 from 10:15am - 11:30am at Pineville Park & Recreation- Belle Johnston Community Center (Zip Code: 28134 - Block 7).
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​Register for COMMUNITY GRooves at this link. 
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Thanks to Captured by Kevin for this video featuring a previous opportunity for children & youth in Charlotte! 
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These programs are sponsored by Culture Blocks,
​a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.
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Piedmont Music Therapy is a private practice established in 2013 to support individuals’ health and wellness through music and music therapy in Greater Charlotte. A team of board certified music therapists with a combined total of over 40 year of clinical training working with individuals of all ages is an Approved Provider for public, private and charter schools in Charlotte, NC.



We became a non-profit organization in March 2023! Help us to increase access to creative and expressive arts in the Charlotte Area by sharing info about ASC's School Funding Opportunities. More info about Arts & Science Council School Funding Opportunities is online. 
Full description on this 10 week program available DURING or AFTER school is posted on the ASC Directory, here.
Full description on this 10 week program available DURING or AFTER school is posted on the ASC Directory, here.
Full description on this 8 week program available DURING or AFTER school is posted on the ASC Directory, here.
Full description on this 1-3 hour staff development opportunity is available on the ASC Directory, here.
  • Title: Exploring The Benefits of Music & Music Therapy Description: This presentation will be an overview of the functions of music, framework of music therapy and applications for the mental health of students, plus self-care approaches for educators using music.  A combination of information sharing, discussions and hands-on experiences will provide opportunities for learning. No prior musical experience is required! Learner Objectives: 1. Identify 2 reasons for a music therapy referral, 2. Explore 2 ways to use self-care strategies, 3. Recognize one way to develop rapport with students or coworkers through music
  • Title: Music Therapy and Mental Health in Elementary Schools. Description:  This interactive workshop will be an overview of music therapy, usage in mental health for elementary aged students and resources for services and programs. A combination of information sharing, discussions and hands-on experiences will provide opportunities for learning. Learner objectives: 1. Recognize at least 2 differences between music therapy and music education, 2. Explain 3 ways music therapy can be used to address the needs of today’s students, 3. Identify 2 service options for music therapy in public schools.
  • Title: Musical Strategies for an Elementary School Classroom or Musical Strategies for Middle & High School Classrooms. Description: This workshop will define four functions of music based upon neuroscience and provide ways for educators and staff to consider classroom management techniques and strategies to support their students. Discussion and hands-on experiences will focus upon resources and considerations for the developmental needs of students. Learner objectives: 1. Identify 2 functions of music, 2. Explore 2 ways to use music in your classroom, 3. Create 1 musical strategy for your classroom
  • Title: Professional Development Training: Musical Me. Description: This interactive workshop will support educators, staff and administrator's self-care techniques, promote healthy communication methods and use of the arts. No musical experience is required for attendees. Learner Objectives:1. Explore 1 music based activity, 2. Identify 1 reason for self-care, 3. Distinguish their communication style
REMINDERS: All instruments/materials are provided with the above listed programming. Therapists are trained to support children and teachers with varying learning needs. These will be hands on and interactive.

PMT is proud of the community partners established in service through out Greater Charlotte. View current schools, agencies and organizations: here!
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Piedmont Music Therapy is listed on the The South Carolina Arts Commission's Directory. ​ 

Public/private/charter schools with K-12 programs, consider applying for the School Arts Support Grant!