Excellence in music therapy research for life-changing impact

The Music Therapy Charity funds essential and pioneering research and training which support the growth and reputation of the profession. Robust evidence is needed to enable music therapy to progress, to advance into new fields and increase delivery to people who need it.

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Pioneering research

Read about some of the pioneering research funded by The Music Therapy Charity which has now become embedded in global music therapy practice.

Monthly newsletters

The Music Therapy Charity chair highlights news about recently funded projects, changes within the organisation, future plans and more.

Fundraising success stories

Thank you to everyone who has supported The Music Therapy Charity through fundraising events. Your generosity is vital, as we rely entirely on your donations to continue our work.

Our vision is to advance music therapy as a powerful, evidence-based treatment option accessible to all who could benefit from it.
Emeritus Professor Helen Odell-Miller OBE, Chair of The Music Therapy Charity
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Funding awarded

We have invested over £1m in high quality research and training to support the music therapy profession

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Projects funded

Over the past 10 years we have funded 491 high-quality research projects, covering topics from youth at risk to dementia

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Trainee music therapists supported in 2024

Last year we helped fund 58 trainee music therapists, providing vital financial assistance to those who need it most

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Doctoral research projects

The Music Therapy Charity has funded at least 10 significant PhD Doctoral Research Projects by pioneers in the field which led to new approaches for diverse populations in music therapy

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News and Events

2027 Research Conference

We have now started planning this but the date and venue are yet to be decided.

Please sign up to our database if you would like us to notify you as soon as it is announced.

New members appointed to our Research Committee

We are delighted to welcome Professor John Habron-James, Marianne Rizkallah and Professor Giorgos Tsiris as new members of our Research Committee.
Their expertise and perspectives will further strengthen the Committee and we are very much looking forward to working with them.