Music Therapy
Evidence-based, Personalized and Heart-centered for Individuals with Special needs
What is Music Therapy?
From toddlers to young adults, every student (or individual) is invited to explore, create, and grow through music.
American Music Therapy Associatin (AMTA) defines music Music Therapy as “the clinical & evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a board-certified music therapist”.
At Hug Music, our music therapy is a fun, interactive program designed for children with special needs and all abilities. Led by board-certified music therapists (MT-BC), sessions invite children to sing, play instruments, move, and even create their own music.
Through enjoyable music interventions, children improve vital life skills including attention span, focus, behavioral management, impulse control, fine-motor skills, speech, emotional regulation, communication skills to name a few.
No prior experience is required, just curiosity and openness to explore.
A Nurturing Place for Children to Learn and Grow
At Hug Music, every child is welcomed as they are. Our music therapy sessions are:
Personalized: Each session supports your child’s developmental, social, and emotional goals, helping improve attention, focus, and communication.
Playful: Music becomes a joyful way to build impulse control, fine-motor skills, and confidence.
Supportive: With warmth and patience, we nurture emotional regulation and create a safe space for growth and connection.
Evidence-Based: Each session is guided by goals and approaches developed through careful observation and assessment by a board-certified music therapist.
Relationship-Based: Through a trusting and supportive connection, the therapist helps each child feel safe to explore, express themselves, and take on new challenges.
Success-Oriented: All activities are designed to be enjoyable yet appropriately challenging, so each child experiences a genuine sense of accomplishment.
Growing With Music Therapy
Music therapy helps your children improve:
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Attention & focus
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Communication skills
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Emotional expression & self-regulation
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Social interaction & confidence
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Fine-motor skills
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Music skills through joyful & active music making
What Parents Say
How To Get Started
Enroll to our school semester.
New students can start with a 5-week Music Therapy package. The package provides weekly 30-min private lessons (once a week) for 5 weeks.
Got Questions?
If you have questions, or want to schedule a call or tour, please email us at contact@hugmusicny.com
What's Included In a Music Therapy 5-Week Package
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Initial Consultation
A 15-minute phone call with your child’s therapist before the first session to learn about your child.
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Week 1: First Session
30-minute introductory lesson + we carefully observe & learn your child’s learning style.
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Weeks 2–5: Weekly Lessons
Four 30-minute sessions tailored to your child’s strengths, interests, progress and unique needs.
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Second Consultation
After Week 4, another 15-minute call to share progress and personalize next steps.
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Progress Report
A written summary to help you and your child’s therapist plan the future path.
Tuition: $435 (+ $40 one-time registration fee for new students).
Free 15-minute consultation available with Ms. Kana, director of Hug Music.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Music Therapy is a clinical service provided by a board-certified music therapist, designed to address non-musical goals such as communication, motor skills, or emotional regulation. Musicreative® is our signature music education method for children with all abilities including those with special needs, combining music learning with skill development in a fun, success-oriented setting.
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While music therapy can benefit individuals of all ages who show an interest in music, we typically recommend starting around age 3 and up. At this age, support for communication, social, speech, and early learning skills becomes especially important, and music therapy can be a powerful tool to nurture these areas.
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Generally, private sessions are designed as drop-off. However, depending on the developmental needs or young age of the children, one parent per student per session is allowed to observe or stay in the session. For older students, we recommend stepping out to encourage independence—unless your child benefits from your presence.
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We understand that every child has different needs. Our staff who offer Music Therapy and Musicreative is experienced in supporting children through emotional moments, adjusting activities, or taking breaks as needed. Having said that, our instructors for regular music lessons may have limited availability and therefore, if your child needs extra assistance for emotional support, the child should be enrolled in Musicreative or Music Therapy to ensure success.
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Because we are dedicated to understanding each child’s unique strengths, learning style, and innate musical abilities, we offer a 5-week Music Therapy introductory package. This allows the student to gradually build a rapport with the instructor and become comfortable with the learning environment and structure. During this time, the instructor also gets to know the child in depth, and parents can assess whether the class is a good fit for their child.
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We currently do not accept insurance for music therapy sessions. However, upon request, we can provide documentation to support out-of-network reimbursement or flexible spending account (FSA) claims.
