Want to Become a Music Therapist?
Save 40+ Hours of Research with One Downloadable Guide
The Music Therapy Source School Guide (2025 Edition)
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You’ll also get our companion guide, Start Smart, which answers the questions students actually ask — from salary expectations to what your first day on the job might look like.
Why This Guide Exists
Choosing a music therapy program is overwhelming.
There are more than 95 AMTA-approved schools, each with different degree types, tuition models, and admissions processes. The information is scattered across dozens of websites—often incomplete or outdated.
This guide puts it all in one place.
What’s Inside
A complete list of every AMTA-approved music therapy program in the United States
Side-by-side comparisons of:
Undergraduate, Equivalency, Master’s, and Doctoral options
Distance learning availability
Degree structure, location, and other key features
Direct links to every program’s website
Summaries pulled directly from each school’s public-facing materials
You’ll also receive two bonus resources:
Start Smart FAQ
Real answers to common questions from prospective students
A Day in the Life of a Music Therapist
An honest look at what the job involves, from someone working in the field
Bonus: Start Smart – Real Answers to the Questions Future Music Therapists Actually Ask
You’ll also receive a companion guide:
Start Smart – a FAQ written from years of one-on-one conversations with students, parents, and interns.
Inside Start Smart, you’ll find:
How to choose a school (what matters vs. what doesn’t)
What to say when contacting faculty
A full “day in the life” of a working music therapist
How much you can expect to earn – with real salary data
What classes you’ll take and how hard they are
What instruments you’ll need to play and how to prepare
A simple, effective strategy for finding scholarships
The difference between music therapy and music education
Most people spend weeks trying to figure this stuff out. You’ll get it all in 15 minutes — no fluff, no filler, just clarity.
Who This Guide Is For
High school students exploring music therapy as a major
Career changers researching equivalency and graduate programs
Parents supporting their child’s school search
Academic advisors and guidance counselors
Anyone who wants a clear, trustworthy comparison of music therapy programs
What Others Are Saying
“Music Therapy Source School Guide is a huge treasure for a small price. Our family recommends it — a thoroughly prepared and beautifully communicated resource.”
— Dee F., California, Parent of a Future Music Therapist
“I bought and read your School Guide and really enjoyed it. It was nice to have all the information right in front of me instead of digging through all sorts of stuff.”
— Devin, Future Music Therapy Student
“Thanks again for providing such a great, handy resource. I know it saved me a TON of time.”
— Michelle M., Hawaii
“I’ve been using your site since high school. Thanks for the help!”
— Fred R., MT-BC, Graduate Student
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About the Author
Matt Logan is a board-certified music therapist with more than 15 years of experience helping children and families through music in pediatric hospitals. He also directs a national internship program and has mentored dozens of students preparing for careers in music therapy.
Matt created this guide because he remembers how confusing the school search process can be. With so many options and so little clear information, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This guide is his way of helping future music therapists make smart, confident choices, without spending weeks buried in tabs and spreadsheets.
