The mission of Keys for Success is to provide energetic, thoughtful, and dignified music therapy services, advocate for the individuals we serve, build relationships, and facilitate community engagement.  

 

Music therapy is an evidence-based practice using specifically designed music interventions to enable individuals to reach non-musical goals. 

how does it work?

Music therapists use purposeful music experiences, such as instrument play, singing, songwriting, listening to music, and moving to music to effect positive changes and growth in areas such as communication, social skills, fine and gross motor skills, cognitive skills, and emotional expression. 

why is it Effective?

Music is highly motivating and energizing, yet can also be organizing, calming, and relaxing.

Music engages multiple areas of the brain, regulates neurotransmitters, enhances synchrony or neural firing, and is a clear signal to the brain; these four features make it a great modality for changing the brain and enhancing skill development.

 

 Furthering the mission of Keys for Success and expanding our outreach is important to us. We are committed to providing accessible music therapy services and assisting families in finding funding support for music therapy. In 2021 we created the Keys for Success Scholarship Fund to offer some financial assistance to individuals who private pay for their music therapy services. At Keys for Success, we donate our income from supervising students and interns, as well as a portion of our consulting income, to the scholarship fund. Help us provide more support and financial assistance by contributing to the scholarship fund today!