Music Therapy Services
The American Music Therapy Association defines music therapy as the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship. This is just the beginning of the magic and power that music therapy can have! Research in music therapy shows that individuals may see improvements in some of the following areas:
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Facilitating movement
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Improving levels of pain, anxiety, and stress
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Promoting self-expression & communication
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Enhancing memory recall
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Promoting wellness in all areas of life
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Improving depression & anxiety
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Managing Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and more
〰️ Facilitating movement 〰️ Improving levels of pain, anxiety, and stress 〰️ Promoting self-expression & communication 〰️ Enhancing memory recall 〰️ Promoting wellness in all areas of life 〰️ Improving depression & anxiety 〰️ Managing Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and more
Meet Our Board-Certified Music Therapists
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Izzey Donovan
Izzey is a Board-Certified Music Therapist with a Bachelors in Music Therapy from Cleveland State University. She is passionate about providing person-centered Music Therapy services to individuals of all walks of life. Izzey has provided Music Therapy services in early childhood centers, elementary and high school special education classrooms, adult activity centers, memory care and assisted living facilities, and other settings.
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Bri Grucza
Bri is a board certified music therapist with a bachelors in music therapy from Cleveland state university. Bri is passionate about providing accessibility to all communities through a holistic approach for a variety of ages. Bri’s background includes working in schools, adult day facilities, community based groups, 1:1 individual sessions, and supervision of future music therapists. She appreciates the use of technology in sessions and is overjoyed to be apart of the Music Izz Groovy Team.
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Kathleen McCurdy
Kathleen is a board certified music therapist and clarinetist. Kathleen received her Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy from Cleveland State University and is currently pursuing graduate studies in music therapy and special education at CSU. As a music therapist, Kathleen has worked in schools, adult day programs, and group residential facilities. Kathleen believes music should be accessible to all, regardless of ability, and enjoys figuring out ways to adapt instruments and materials to meet her clients’ needs.
What Could We Do in Music Therapy?
Based on the goals and objectives determined during a Music Therapy assessment, clients may expect some of the following components in sessions at MIG:
A hello and goodbye song for structure and scheduling
Client or group-preferred music (live or recorded, depending on our goals)
Songwriting to promote self-expression and creativity
LOTS of instruments to play; drums, bells, boom-whackers, even accordions are in our Music Therapy arsenal! Instruments of various timbres and adaptive instruments are also available to meet the needs of everyone we serve.
Music and dancing go hand-in-hand, so we’ve got scarves, parachutes, stretchy bands, and more!
Visuals and scheduling charts to support seasonal awareness, academic goals, and IEP services. We even co-treat with other professionals including (but not limited to) SLP, OT, PT, Art Therapy, Drama Therapy, and Feeding Therapy.
What Can Music Therapy Look Like?
Our Board-Certified Music Therapists customize sessions for each client and group. Providing an environment that nurtures authenticity, comfort, kindness, and safety is always at the forefront of what we do. Whether we’re conducting sessions in the Music Izz Groovy studio, or visiting your school or facility, we’re always prepared for meeting our clients where they’re at (mentally, physically, or socially) on any given day.
Music Therapy in Early Childhood Education
Music Izz Groovy is proud to offer inclusive and engaging Music Therapy and Groovy Group (music and movement) programs to preschools, early childhood centers, Head Start sites, and homeschool co-op programs all across Northeast Ohio!
Our team of Board-Certified Music Therapists are passionate about providing evidence-based, accessible, and inclusive services to individuals of all ages, abilities, and musical backgrounds - and always with kindness.
In school-settings, our team frequently engage participants in activities such as (but definitely not limited to!) instrument playing, singing, dancing, instrument discovery, songwriting, relaxation, and more.
To set intentional goals and objectives, Music Therapists use domains in the following categories: cognitive, communication, emotional, musical, psychosocial, physiological, sensorimotor, and spiritual. We also are qualified to work and co-treat with an IEP team to help students with specific goals.
What does MT-BC mean?
All therapists at Music Izz Groovy have completed full music therapy programs from accredited schools. Specifically, a professional music therapist must hold a bachelor's degree or higher in music therapy from one of 70 university programs approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
A music therapist must also complete a 1200-hour internship and pass the board certification test for music therapists. The internship provides practical clinical experience while the exam tests their theoretical knowledge of current music therapy practices and approaches. After becoming credentialed, a music therapist must continue education throughout their career.On top of certifications, our Music Therapists are able to provide a wide variety of traditional and adapted music lessons for various disciplines including guitar, percussion, piano, ukulele, voice, and more.Adaptive Music Lessons
At Music Izz Groovy, we support music for all people. This includes people with disabilities. In adaptive lessons, the teacher finds creative ways to help the student learn an instrument. The teacher may introduce new supports that equip the student to be successful in playing, and though not exactly music therapy, adaptive lessons would be provided by a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC).
Who might benefit from adaptive lessons? We’ve seen adaptive lessons work for individuals who might need extra support in attention maintenance, self-regulation, frustration levels, fine motor skills, reading comprehension skills, etc. Music Izz Groovy is a safe place for all people to benefit from music.
Paying for Music Therapy
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Music Therapy services start with a 1:1 assessment with the therapist and the client. This helps our therapist determine the needs of the person and create a treatment plan for therapy.
Cost (includes assessment report from Music Therapist):
30-minute assessment- $100
45-minute assessment- $125
60-minute assessment- $150
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Cost: $65 per session
This is recommended for individuals just getting started with Music Therapy, and is our most typical session-length. This length of session is not recommended for most groups.
Sessions held at Music Izz Groovy’s studio in Parma Heights.
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Cost: $85 per session
This length of session typically is recommended for teens, adults, or individuals/groups who have received MT services for some time.
Sessions held at Music Izz Groovy’s studio in Parma Heights.
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Cost: $100 per session
This length of session is recommended for adult clients in an individual or group setting.
Sessions held at Music Izz Groovy’s studio in Parma Heights.
Music Izz Groovy never wants price to be a roadblock for an individual that can benefit from our services. Our mission is to provide accessible, affordable, and inclusive Music Therapy services. Music Izz Groovy is proud to accept Family Support Services (FSS) funding from Cuyahoga County for our services. We are also working towards becoming providers through Medina County Board of DD’s FSS, the state of Ohio’s Autism Scholarship, John Peterson Scholarship, and the Level One Waiver.
If you receive scholarship or funding from another resource in Ohio, please email us at izzey@musicizzgroovy.com to discuss services!
Music Izz Groovy is a safe space, and a supporting member of
The Safe Space Alliance.
A safe space is where LGBTQI+ communities can freely express themselves without fear. It is a space that does not tolerate violence, bullying, or hate speech towards LGBTQI+ communities.
The Safe Space Alliance is a LGBTQI+ led non-profit organization that aims to help people identify, navigate, and create safe spaces for LGBTQI+ communities worldwide. Learn more about The Safe Space Alliance here: https://safespacealliance.com