Outreach and Education

What are some of the benefits music therapy brings?
Music is a universal language and most anyone with a disability can benefit from music therapy. Clients participate through learning how to play a musical instrument through improvising and making up new songs and through singing, or even just listening. It has been proven that music therapy greatly impacts the quality of life. Some of the many benefits of music therapy are:

• Raises blood levels of an immune system fighter
• Stimulates neural connections in the brain and promotes spatial ability and memory in children
• Improves memory recall which contributes to reminiscence and satisfaction with life
• Lowers blood pressure, decreases heart rate, improves cardiac output
• Provides emotional comfort and relief from anxiety, lowers stress hormone
• Increases endorphins, the body’s natural opiates or feel-good drugs
• Brings positive changes in mood and emotional states

Do clients need to learn to play a musical instrument?
While not a principal focus of our music therapy sessions, clients often acquire musical skills during the course of their sessions. Skills are a vehicle for expression and relationship. Our mission is to assist our clients’ capacity to progress in their developmental path, to express themselves, and to form purposeful relationships in life.

What types of clients do you work with?
Our music therapists work with a wide variety of people. Some examples include the mentally ill, the physically handicapped, the elderly (including those suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia), the terminally ill and the traumatically brain injured.

Where do your music therapists work?
Currently, our music therapists work mostly in local nursing facilities, hospices, and treatment centers.

How are music therapy services given?
The Symphonic Music Therapists use various methods such as strumming the guitar, music experimentation at the piano, playing percussion instruments, moving to music, drawing to music, music CDs, and last but not least, music listening and singing. Since music therapy is also used as a socialization mechanism, the entire family often joins in with the therapy to create a more enjoyable environment.

What can I expect from music therapists? The Symphonic Music Therapists are trained with a wide range of abilities to use clinical musical interventions to address the emotional, communication, sensory-motor, and cognitive needs of clients. Music Therapists are compassionate, artistic, imaginative, motivated, and passionate about what they do and the population that they serve. They follow the steps below to create an individualized therapy plan according to clients’ special needs.

1. Assessment
2. Goal Development
3. Music Selection
4. Relationships Bonding
5. Self-Awareness and Empowerment
6. Strategic Applications
7. Culmination and Assessment

Who supplies musical instruments?
Music therapists provide clients with the "Music Cart" containing various musical instruments and hundreds of music CDs and books on tape. The music therapist assists clients to find CDs or instruments to soothe and energize them. Clients will hear the "Music Cart" coming down the corridor by the sound of its joy bells ringing.

How is Music Therapy paid for?
Medicare
Music therapy is a reimbursable service under benefits for Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) with the subheading of Activity Therapy. The HCPCS Code for PHP is G0176. To determine eligibility for services, several criteria must be met. These criteria are as follows:

1.	Physician prescribed.
2.	Essential for the individual’s treatment.
3.	Treatment goal cannot be to merely sustain the current level of functioning; the individual must exhibit some level of enrichment.

Private Insurance
Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Humana, Great West Life, Aetna, Metropolitan, and Provident have reimbursed for music therapy services on a case-by-case basis, based on medical necessity.

The Symphonic music therapy services are available for individuals and/or small groups. These services are delivered by a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) and are available year-round. To discuss potential goals of music therapy or to schedule a trial music therapy session for your facility, please call The Symphonic Music Therapy Studio at (916) 459-0314.

Important: The above information may not cover all possible claims, actions, cautions, side effects, or interactions. It is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for consultation with your doctor.

Symphony Music Therapy Application

To make a referral for Music Therapy, please check and complete the application below
Client Name :
Date Of Birth:
Age:
Gender :	Male Female
Home address, Apt# :
City :
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Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
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Parent/Guardian:
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Zip :
Parent Home Phone:
Parent Cell Phone:
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Name(s) of referral contact:
Position:
Organization:
mailing address, Apt# :
City :
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Office Phone:
Cell Phone:
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Reason(s) for Referral:
Diagnosis:
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Psycho /Social History:
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Name of Person to contact to schedule appointment:
Name(s) of Emergency Contact:
Name(s) of Emergency Contact:
Relationship to Client:
Phone Number(s):
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Family History:
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Current Medications, Dose, Time:
Medical HX, Allergies, adaptive Equipment. Etc.
Hospitalization/Date/Reason:
Limitations/Special Needs:
Goals for Therapy:
Signed:
Date:

No semester contract.
No registration fee.
48 hour cancellation policy.
We provide the highest quality music instruction in your home.

We offer family discounts and group rates. Many of our students enjoy taking lessons with their family, friends and neighbors. If you would like more information about our discounts please email us.

How can you assure the quality of the teacher?
Our teacher selection process is designed to give you the confidence you need to invite The SDSY’s Music On The Move instructors into your home. Our selection process includes contacting the teacher’s references, verifying the teacher’s education, and ordering a background check.

Music On The Move teachers are hand-picked based on their educational background, their technical skills, and, most importantly, their passion and ability to teach to a wide range of student levels and personalities.

Our teachers are professionally trained educators and musicians. Most hold an advanced degree from the nation’s top music schools. Because we have numerous experienced instructors in our Music Teacher Directory, you can be sure that we will provide you with a teacher that suits you or your child’s needs.

You will find that our teachers are dedicated professionals who are excellent instrumentalists with solid background in performance. Our teachers are friendly, highly educated musicians with a wealth of real-world experience.

Please feel free to ask us for a copy of your teacher’s curriculum vitae and references.

How do I make payments?
You will be billed for the entire month’s lessons on the first of the month. Payment is due by the fifth day of each month. A $10 late fee applies if payment is not received by the fifth day, and lessons will be suspended until payment is made.

Payments can be made through PayPal and by Visa/Mastercard via our online credit card system.

May I sit in on my child’s lesson?
Yes, you may! Just be sure not to distract the child or the teacher. Try not to interrupt the teacher while he or she is talking with the child. Save all your questions or concerns for the end of the lesson.

Is there a cancellation policy?
Yes. You are allowed one cancellation per billing cycle (month) with 48 hours notice. Our teachers have busy schedules, and have reserved a specific time slot for you alone. We ask that you contact Music On The Move 48 hours before the scheduled lesson time to cancel a lesson.

You may contact us at MOTM@sdsy.com or by phone at (916) 459-0314 to cancel your lessons.

If we do not receive notice within 48 hours, you will still be charged for that lesson. If we do receive proper notification, you will receive a credit for one lesson to be applied to the next month’s lessons.

What if I decide to quit music lessons?
You may withdraw from lessons at any time. However, Music On The Move requires two weeks’ notice, as a courtesy to your teacher.

What kind of equipment or books will I have to purchase?
The teacher will give you this information. You may also contact MOTM@sdsy.org with any questions or phone (916) 638-2304. Your teacher will design and recommend a lesson plan specifically for you, based on your goals and interests. Some teachers know which method books they will want to use before starting, while some will want to have a lesson with you before deciding on method books. Our lessons get results. We follow the age-old method of one-on-one instruction handed down by master musicians, while keeping in touch with the latest cutting-edge teaching methods.

What are your hours?
Our operating hours are Monday through Friday from 9AM to 5PM via telephone, and 24x7 via email and website.

We are committed to:

·	Provide clients artistic tools and means of expression
·	Help clients acquire a sense of control
·	Relieve clients’ treatment anxieties
·	Provide positive experiences for clients to anticipate on return visits to the hospital
·	Relieve clients’ emotional conflicts by helping them express feelings about emotional and physical trauma
·	Provide focus and help clients with mental illness find inner peace
·	Help clients collaborate and improve their self-confidence
·	Foster self-awareness and personal growth

What are the different services that you have?
Off-Site Services: We will send an Art Therapist off-site to provide services upon request (individually or in groups) by a wide range of institutions. This has proven especially advantageous for agencies interested in broadening their existing programs for the physically challenged or feeble elders and for those who cannot participate in programs outside their facilities.

Contracted Services:
The Symphonic Art Therapy Studio also contracts with organizations such as psychiatric hospitals, community mental health settings, correctional programs, senior centers, nursing homes, and group homes. This also has proven conducive to frail elders and physically challenged clients who cannot engage in programs away from their facilities.

What does art therapy involve?
Clients involved in art therapy receive the tools they need to produce paintings, drawings, photography, and many other types of artwork. Art therapists work with patients individually or in groups depending on the individual.

What can I expect from the Symphonic Art Therapists?
The Symphonic Art Therapists are professionals, trained in both art and therapy. All have Master’s degrees in art therapy, or a related field with additional coursework in art therapy. They are registered as Art Therapists (ATR) and some are Board Certified (ATR-BC). They are skilled in the application of a variety of art modalities, such as drawing, painting, clay, and other mediums, for treatment and assessment. Our Art Therapists will help clients express themselves through their art and discuss their emotions and concerns as they relate to their creation. In another method of art therapy, clients may be shown items of art or photographs, and then asked to discuss with a therapist what they have seen.

The Symphonic Art Therapists will follow the steps below to create a unique therapy plan according to clients’ special needs.

1. Assessment
2. Goal Development
3. Modality Selection
4. Relationship Bonding
5. Self-Awareness and Empowerment
6. Strategic Applications
7. Culmination and Assessment

Are there any possible problems or complications?
Art therapy is considered innocuous when conducted by skilled therapists such as ours. Feelings of distress may stir up at times, but this is a designed part of the mending process.

Important: Depending on art therapy treatment alone as well as abstaining or prolonging standard medical care may have serious health consequences.

What kinds of materials might I use in a session?
Our Art Therapist will guide you through the activity and will assist you in choosing materials that are most appropriate for you. Working materials may include a photograph from home, clay, paint, collage, and drawing materials like pastels or pencils, and finger-paints.

What are your fees?
We have affordable sliding-scale fees that accommodates the cost of all art materials used during the session.

How much do sessions cost?
In-home sessions are provided at $90 per hour. The rate for off-site sessions is determined by various factors. We also see clients through contractual agreements with many facilities throughout the Sacramento area. The rates at host facilities are predetermined prior to the start of services. Please do not hesitate to inform your administrators and/or case workers about our services—they may be inspired to bring The Symphonic Art Therapists to their facilities. Those who need financial assistance are encouraged to apply for our financial aid.

Will my medical insurance cover for these services?
We will be happy to provide you with a coded invoice that you can present to your insurance company, but ultimately you are responsible for paying for the services in full each month. The insurance company will reimburse you once they receive and approve the required documentation from you. Please call your insurance company and obtain pre-approval for the service before commencing therapy.

How do we get started?
The Symphonic Art Therapy embraces individuals from all cultures, ethnicities, backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, and ages. We strive to offer culturally sensitive therapy to all clients. To discuss or to schedule a trial art therapy session for you or a facility, please call The Symphonic Art Therapy Studio at (916) 638-2304. Our case coordinators will walk you through this easy process.

Important: The above information may not cover all possible claims, actions, cautions, side effects, or interactions. It is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for consultation with your doctor.

Symphony Art Therapy Application

To make a referral for Art Therapy, please check and complete the application below
Client Name :
Date Of Birth:
Age:
Gender :	Male Female
Home address, Apt# :
City :
State :	--SELECT-- AL AK AS AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FM FL GA GU HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MH MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND MP OH OK OR PW PA PR RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VI VA WA WV WI WY
Zip :
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
********************
Parent/Guardian:
Parent Home address, Apt# :
City :
State :	--SELECT-- AL AK AS AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FM FL GA GU HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MH MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND MP OH OK OR PW PA PR RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VI VA WA WV WI WY
Zip :
Parent Home Phone:
Parent Cell Phone:
********************
Name(s) of referral contact:
Position:
Organization:
mailing address, Apt# :
City :
State :	--SELECT-- AL AK AS AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FM FL GA GU HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MH MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND MP OH OK OR PW PA PR RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VI VA WA WV WI WY
Zip :
Office Phone:
Cell Phone:
********************
Reason(s) for Referral:
Diagnosis:
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Psycho /Social History:
********************
Name of Person to contact to schedule appointment:
Name(s) of Emergency Contact:
Name(s) of Emergency Contact:
Relationship to Client:
Phone Number(s):
********************
Family History:
********************
Current Medications, Dose, Time:
Medical HX, Allergies, adaptive Equipment. Etc.
Hospitalization/Date/Reason:
Limitations/Special Needs:
Goals for Therapy:
Signed:
Date:

Note-a-la-Note
Application Form

I. Student’s Information:
Student Name (as you would like it to appear in the program) :
Preferred Phone Number:
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**Complete information is appreciated so that we can send information to your instructor for our performances
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Please check here if you do NOT want individual pictures of your child used in SDSY publicity.
A non-refundable deposit of $50 for each child is due upon acceptance into SDSY’s Note-a-la-Note Program. If you would like to apply for financial aid, Please submit the Financial Aid Application Form for consideration.
IV. Emergency Contacts :
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