A strengths-based group centered on identity, self-expression, and emotional/sensory regulation through therapeutic music experiences such as songwriting, improvisation, and recreative music-making. Open for individuals ages 12-17 years old, this group aims to create meaningful connections and offer opportunities for participants to learn more about what it means for them to be Neurodiverse. 
Cost is $48 per person for all 6 sessions. 

A community-based experience for children and their caregivers to engage together in therapeutic music experiences that promote family cohesion, shared joy, and meaningful social interaction. Research has shown that music can enhance familial bonds and relationships of all kinds. This group will draw upon the centuries of music traditions and offer opportunities for families to connect through familiar music experiences, such as recreative singing, music and movement, and musical storytelling.
Cost is $8 per family per session. 

 A developmentally responsive therapeutic music experience designed for younger participants who benefit from caregiver involvement, emphasizing exploration, routine, choice-making, and early communication through music. This group welcomes participants (toddler and preschool) and their caregivers to join us in recreating familiar songs, playing new musical instruments, moving and dancing together, and more, all while supporting foundational resources for the unique development needs of this age group.
Cost is $32 per child for a 4 week session.

A focused camp experience utilizing ukulele or drumming to promote skill-building, confidence, cooperation, and self-regulation in a group setting. Learning how to play a musical instrument can be a great source of accomplishment and achievement as it provides immediate feedback regarding progress that’s being made. Both ukulele and drums are instruments that require little to no prior experience and can be played confidently after just one session! Drawing upon music therapy approaches and techniques, this group will engage participants in learning how to play music in ways that uniquely support any cognitive needs of any participant. Therapeutic Music Skills Camp is a great introduction to incorporating music into a participant’s day to day life, while also promoting a sense of community as it is taught alongside peers.
Cost is $32 per person for a 4 week session.

Our voice: the musical instrument that is always with us! Join us for a bi-weekly singing workshop at Heartstring Melodies in our Toledo Office on Tuesdays from 4:30–5:15 p.m. Participants will gain knowledge and insight into safe singing practices through warm-ups and cool-downs, explore building meaningful social connections through singing, and tap into a form of creative self-expression. Each group will include opportunities to sing preferred songs together and explore vocal improvisation. No prior singing or musical experience is necessary!
Cost is $8 per person per seession.

Bringing music into a child’s life can be as easy as 1-2-3 with “Make It, Play It, Take It!” At each group, participants will have the chance to make their own musical instruments out of items that are commonly found at home and school! After learning about the historical and cultural context of the instrument of the week, participants will be supported by the group facilitator (licensed music therapist) as they infuse their creativity into making their own musical instrument. At the end of each group, the instruments will be used to engage in a group music making experience, celebrating the uniqueness of each instrument and person. Instruments will then be yours to take with you to keep the music going! While many supplies will be available to create your own instrument, we encourage participants to bring any items that they think could be repurposed into a new instrument! Think of all the possibilities: spare keys, shoe boxes, empty containers, mis-matched jewelry, the opportunities are endless!
Cost is $10 per family per session.