A: The type of music utilized in music therapy sessions varies greatly among populations and differs among clients. Music should reflect a client's personal preferences as well as their mood at that very moment. Someone may prefer music with a strong beat with a fast tempo on one occasion, or a slow, soft melody on a different occasion, for example.

Q: Why is live music often more effective than recorded music?

A: Live music is "in the moment," and can be adjusted at any time to meet the needs of the client(s). This "live" music, is either played and/or sung by the therapist. The tempi, meter, style, key, etc., can be adjusted at any time to offer support and to reflect the emotions of another human being.