Social Groups are available for 2-3 peers (typical or similar) in 45 or 60-minute assessment.  Sessions focus primarily on proper social interaction, eye contact, sharing, teamwork, taking turns and more, all in the context of group music making.  The music therapist works closely with each individual to address their specific social need within the group setting. New FAA clients must have an assessment prior to registration. Current FAA clients should seek prior approval from your MT-BC before enrolling in a social group.

Does your young learner express an interest in private music instruction?

Available to any student: Our music therapists are available to provide an introduction to independent music lessons, help determine preference for select instruments, teach general music concepts in an engaging way, and foster a love of music learning for even the littlest maestro! Please call for more information and to learn more about our early childhood programming. For more information contact Ann Marie Raddell, Creative Therapies Coordinator at 440-951-7500 x124 or email at araddell@fineartsassociation.org.

Off-site Services are available to preschools, private/public schools, nursing homes, hospitals and other community-based agencies in Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula counties. Whether for a group or individual session, services are tailored to the specific needs of the agency. 

Scholarships are offered for Music Therapy through a variety of sources. To obtain a scholarship form, contact Ann Marie Raddell, Coordinator of Creative Arts Therapies at (440) 951-7500 x124. Third party pay is welcomed and accepted from Deepwood, NEON (Cuyahoga County and Lake County), Family and Children First Council, Zanes Foundation, and several other organizations. Private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare are not accepted.

Assessment is required for new clients and 60-minute assessment must be scheduled before registering for sessions. Immediately following the assessment session, the music therapist discusses potential goals in Music Therapy with parents/caregivers and makes a recommendation for inclusion into the program.  To schedule an assessment session, contact Ann Marie Raddell, Creative Therapies Coordinator at 440-951-7500 x124.

Individual Sessions are scheduled as 30, 45 or 60-minute sessions once per week.  Sessions are designed to meet the individual’s language, communication, developmental, social, cognitive or motor need(s). The music therapist supports the individual’s journey by establishing a positive therapeutic relationship that allows the individual to meet attainable goals determined by the therapist in close collaboration with parents and/or caregivers.  Individual sessions include a progress summary.