About Ben:
My name is Ben Rosenthal. I am a board certified music therapist and music educator. From a young age, I’ve always had a sense of motivation and passion driving me forward. Whether it’s exploring unique opportunities, learning additional skills, or meeting new people, I bring these values to every experience throughout my life on a personal and professional level.
I am a caring and motivated educator and music therapist committed to fostering a love and appreciation of music and an understanding of basic music skills for all ages. I possess leadership skills and am experienced at individualizing instruction based on student’s needs and interests.
I am currently the Music Therapy internship supervisor, and music instructor at Berkshire Hills Music Academy in South Hadley, MA. Berkshire Hills Music Academy is a unique college-like program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are looking to expand their social, vocational, and life skills in a music-infused environment. To learn more about Berkshire Hills visit https://www.berkshirehills.org
I am also a visiting lecturer of Music Therapy at Westfield State University To inquire about their Music Therapy Degree (B.M.) visit https://www.westfield.ma.edu/academics/degrees/music-therapy-degree-bm
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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 is an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. After assessing the strengths and needs of each client, the qualified music therapist provides the indicated treatment including creating, singing, moving to, and/or listening to music. Through musical involvement in the therapeutic context, clients’ abilities are strengthened and transferred to other areas of their lives. Music therapy also provides avenues for communication that can be helpful to those who find it difficult to express themselves in words. Research in music therapy supports its effectiveness in many areas such as: overall physical rehabilitation and facilitating movement, increasing people’s motivation to become engaged in their treatment, providing emotional support for clients and their families, and providing an outlet for expression of feelings. Learn more at https://www.musictherapy.org