Key music therapy organizations, certification bodies, and upcoming events
The essential organizations advancing music therapy research, practice, and credentialing
The largest music therapy organization in the United States, AMTA's mission is to advance public awareness of the benefits of music therapy and increase access to quality music therapy services. Establishes clinical standards, supports research, and advocates for insurance coverage.
musictherapy.org →The independent, nonprofit certifying agency for music therapists. CBMT administers the board certification exam (MT-BC credential) and maintains standards for recertification. Exams are available year-round at PSI testing centers nationwide.
cbmt.org →The international body representing music therapy associations around the world. WFMT promotes music therapy globally, organizes the World Congress of Music Therapy, and supports international collaboration, research dissemination, and professional development.
wfmt.info →One of AMTA's seven regional chapters, SWAMTA serves music therapists in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Hosts annual regional conferences and provides continuing education opportunities.
swamta.org →AMTA is organized into seven geographic regions, each hosting its own annual conference and providing local professional development.
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin
glr-amta.orgDelaware, DC, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia
mar-amta.orgConnecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
musictherapynewengland.orgAlabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina
ser-amta.orgArkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
swamta.orgAlaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
wramta.orgUpcoming music therapy conferences, congresses, and professional development events
Mid-Atlantic regional conference offering both in-person and virtual attendance options. Includes workshops, research presentations, and networking.
Learn more →Great Lakes region annual conference with clinical workshops, student presentations, and continuing education opportunities.
Learn more →"Collaboration in Every Key" — Southeastern region conference featuring research sessions, clinical demonstrations, and peer networking.
Learn more →New England region annual conference with keynotes, breakout sessions, student poster presentations, and CMTE opportunities.
Learn more →"Connecting Borders. Creating Networks and Enhancing Identities through Music Therapy." The premier international music therapy event, featuring 800+ presentations from researchers and clinicians worldwide. Organized by WFMT, AIM, and FIM. Scholarships available for students and professionals.
Learn more →The annual national convention of the American Music Therapy Association. The largest gathering of music therapy professionals in the U.S., featuring keynotes, research presentations, clinical workshops, and exhibitors.
Learn more →International Association for Music and Medicine conference focusing on the intersection of music therapy and medical practice.
Learn more →"Music Therapy in a Changing Landscape" — British Association for Music Therapy annual conference, held virtually with international participants welcome.
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