the music therapy
wellness clinic

The Music Therapy Wellness Clinic at CSUN provides individually designed interactive music sessions for children and adults with disabilities and special challenges, including autism, developmental delay, physical, mental and emotional disorders.

• Development of fine and gross motor skills
• Improvement of cognitive skills
• Development of communication, visual, and
  auditory skills
• Increase in socialization and self awareness
• Enhancement of self-esteem and personal growth
• Exploration of behavioral patterns and emotional issues
• Expansion of the quality of life through musical enjoyment and creative self-expression
• Decrease in isolation and alienation

• Structured vocal and instrumental activities
• Improvisation
• Music and storytelling
• Relaxation and imagery
• Lyric analysis
• Learning through music
• Music instruction

The Clinic began in 1996 with 12 clients. The Clinic now services approximately 100 clients and employs six music therapists. The Clinic is completely self-funded. Client payments provide monies for therapist salaries and most clinic equipment has been donated.

The Music Therapy Clinic
CSUN Music Department
18111 Nordoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330
(818) 677-5663