California Association for Music Therapy
CAAMT is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that represents the best interests of music therapy consumers and providers in the State of California. We are independent from the American Music Therapy Association.
Our Mission
The mission of CAAMT is to pursue the advancement of music therapy as a profession in the State of California through community outreach, public education, and support of local music therapists.
Our Vision
We want to increase public access to the benefits of music therapy services throughout the State of California. We want to see full- and part-time music therapy positions offered at every facility, medical institution, program, school, treatment center, and home where there is a need.
What is Music Therapy?
Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.
Music Therapy interventions can be designed to:
Research in music therapy supports its effectiveness in a wide variety of healthcare and educational settings.
American Music Therapy Association →Membership Benefits
- Grants, funding, and conference scholarships
- Make a personal contribution to a historical change in the professional landscape of California
- Select relevant organizations in related fields with the goal of connection and education about music therapy
- Serve California music therapists by running for the CAAMT Board of Directors
- Discounted/free networking events, including continuing education, potlucks, and music making
Disaster Relief Fund Application
If you have experienced a personal or natural disaster that has interfered with your ability to serve the community as a music therapist, or when it has interfered with your music therapy practice, please complete the following form.
Disaster Relief Application FormBoard of Directors
Lara Kong
President
Thomas Newbold
Past President
Marcela Carmona
Vice President
Andrea Chattler
CMTE Coordinator
Christian Tudino
Treasurer
Jessica Brizuela
Social Media Coordinator
Jessica Kligman
Secretary
Rachel McCauley
Director