Pioneering research
Read about some of the pioneering research funded by The Music Therapy Charity which is now embedded in global music therapy practice.
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.
Collaborative Pathways through Music Therapy Research and Practice
Our next Research Conference is to be held on Saturday, 17th April 2027. We are very pleased to announce that this will take place in collaboration with the MA Music Therapy Programme team at the University of South Wales, Prifysgol De Cymru, Newport, UK.
This event is a celebration of the research funded by The Music Therapy Charity and the overall theme of the conference will be "Collaborative Pathways through Music Therapy Research and Practice" to reflect recent bids received and projects funded by The Music Therapy Charity, together with the research priorities of our host organisation.
We are delighted to announce that Professor Hilary Moss has agreed to give the keynote address as the next holder of the 2027 Tony Wigram Travelling Fellowship. This will be a public event as in previous years, with a range of stakeholders being invited, and followed by a reception.
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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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Trends in music therapy research
Professor Helen Odell-Miller OBE talks about the importance of research in music therapy, the gaps in the research that has been undertaken and the current trends internationally.
2027 Research Conference
We have now started planning this but the date and venue are yet to be decided.
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