At Colorado State University we are dedicated to providing quality music therapy services and conducting clinical music therapy research. The CSU music therapy clinic serves as a training site for music therapy students. All students work with a board-certified music therapist who assists the student with completing an assessment, treatment plan, and weekly documentation. The board-certified music therapist also provides weekly supervision of clinical sessions, providing feedback and showing examples for the use of music therapy methods and techniques.

The music therapy program provides community services in the music therapy clinic located in the University Center for the Arts (1400 Remington Street, Fort Collins). We also provide services at facilities in the Fort Collins area including assisted living centers and schools. At the CSU music therapy clinic we have two research/clinical spaces that are appropriate for large group, small groups, and individual treatment sessions. We strive to provide this professional service in a supportive environment.

The CSU music therapy clinic offers music therapy services to a variety of populations for a range of needs. The student music therapist can use music to address motor, cognitive, social, emotional, or speech/language needs. In collaboration with a board-certified music therapist, the student music therapist:

• Conducts a music therapy assessment
• Formulates an individualized treatment plan
• Leads individual, small group, or large group sessions
• Collaborates with schools, staff, support team members, or allied health professionals (as appropriate)
• Completes a final progress note after the 12-week treatment period

Persons interested in music therapy services need no musical experience. Our clinics are equipped with all necessary musical instruments and technology. For more general information about the benefits of music therapy please visit www.musictherapy.org.

Weekly Rehabilitation Groups

Since 1996, CSU has offered music therapy-based neurorehabilitation groups for members of the local community with mobility/motor needs. The weekly therapy groups typically consist of eight to fifteen participants who have experienced a stroke, brain injury, MS, or other neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s disease. A board-certified music therapist and physical therapist conduct the hour-long sessions with assistance from music therapy and pre-physical therapy students. Sessions involve motor or speech exercises facilitated by music.

Weekly Rehabilitation Groups

Since 1996, CSU has offered music therapy-based neurorehabilitation groups for members of the local community with mobility/motor needs. The weekly therapy groups typically consist of eight to fifteen participants who have experienced a stroke, brain injury, MS, or other neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s disease. A board-certified music therapist and physical therapist conduct the hour-long sessions with assistance from music therapy and pre-physical therapy students. Sessions involve motor or speech exercises facilitated by music. Please contact the clinical coordinator, Kyle Wilhelm, for more information about our outreach groups. Kyle.Wilhelm@colostate.edu

Parkinson’s Outreach Singing Group (not exclusive)

• Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m.
• Rm. 145, Large Clinic, University Center for the Arts
• Facilitated by Music Therapy faculty
• NOTE: This group is taking a break during the Spring 2024 semester.

Neurologic Movement Disorder Exercise Group

• Mondays, 9-10 a.m., and Tuesdays, 3:15-4:15 p.m.
• Rm. 145, Large Clinic, University Center for the Arts
• Facilitated by Music Therapy, Co-Treat with Physical Therapy

Moving Through Parkinson's Dance Group (not exclusive)

• Mondays, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
• Center for Healthy Aging
• Music Therapy and Dance faculty facilitated