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Intergenerational Choir Opportunity CAMT Members! Would an intergenerational choir in a long-term care / retirement setting in your community interest you? Click here to find out more.

Sign Up For Our 2026 AGM Date May 23, 2026 (Sat)Time: Meeting - from 13:10-14:35 (EST); All events - 11:45-16:00 (EST)

AGM News: Sign up for our advocacy workshop Inspiring change and taking action: how to get involved in advocating for Canadian music therapy Speaker: Ashley Kurkjian  Date: May 23, 2026 (Sat) Time: 02:45-03:45 pm (EST) In a profession that is highly dependent on the advocacy efforts of the membership, it is important for music therapists to understand where and how they can best get involved to ultimately enhance the overall membership experience. This workshop will explain the different way

AGM News: Sign up for our business workshop Employee, Contractor, Owner? How do you run your business? Let's Talk!  Speaker: Thyra Andrews  Date and time: May 23, 2026 (Sat), 12:00-01:00 pm (EST) Whether you're an employee, sub-contractor, or business owner, navigating your music therapy role can get complicated and intricate. You might be asking yourself:  "Wait...is this normal?" for many situations and circumstances in your work life. In this workshop, I’m going to get into the nitty-gritty o

Apply now: CMTF George Stroumboulopoulos Scholarship Applications are now open for the George Stroumboulopoulos Music Therapy Scholarship. This annual scholarship awards $4,000 to a Canadian music therapy student to help complete their studies and internship hours, thanks to the generous support of George Stroumboulopoulos.  Open to undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in a Canadian music therapy program (who have not yet obtained their MTA), this scholarship is a meaningful way to recognize passion, dedication, and futu

Celebrating Music Therapy Awareness Month Hello March! It is Music Therapy Awareness Month in Canada. To learn more about music therapy and Certified Music Therapists (MTA), visit the Awareness Month section.

Up, Up, Up! Looking at 8-Year Trends in the Music Therapy Market A report on the global music therapy market and projections for growth, looking towards 2032  In Canada and across the world, music therapy is a growing profession. Based on a recent report from Coherent Market Insights, the music therapy market is expected to continue growing, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.2% from 2025 to 2032, reaching a projected value of 5.44 billion USD by 2032. According to this report, music therapy in mental health treatment has seen increasing de

Hitting Some High Notes – Music Therapy Research Shows an Impact Research studies that demonstrate music therapy’s effectiveness for cancer survivors and individuals with autism spectrum disorder  Research indicates anxiety among cancer survivors is a common occurrence. A typical first-line of treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), with the abundance of research attesting to its efficacy in anxiety treatment. However, a recently conducted randomized clinical trial demonstrated that music therapy was as effective as CBT in reducing an

New Year, New Content! Spotlighting Open-Access Music Therapy Publications and Podcasts Sharing resources for music therapists to access recent publications and podcasts to advance their research and clinical knowledge in 2026.   As the new year begins, for many, that includes new ambitions and goals, both personally and professionally. If one of your goals for 2026 is to do more reading about music therapy, to learn more about the field, current research, or trends in clinical practice, or feel more connected with the wider music therapy community, it can be intimidat

“Creativity and Diversity” – Foundations for Moving Forward in Music Therapy An interview with an Australian music therapy clinician, researcher, and educator on her experiences of music therapy and hopes for the future of the profession  As the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA) celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025, it facilitated an opportunity for leading Australian music therapist, educator, and researcher, Alison Short, to reflect on her career and the profession. While being interviewed by music therapist Annie Heiderscheit, Short shares c

Inspiration Symposium October 2 - 4, 2026 Call for presenters at a music therapy symposium Registration is now open. The deadline for early-bird registration is June 1st, 2026. You can register via the website here.