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What is Music Therapy?
Music therapy is the clinical application of music as provided by a credentialed professional who encourages, maintains, and promotes improved health in individuals with various health implications.
There is a long tradition of music therapy in health practices around the world. Peoples Music Therapy aspires to bring evidence-based, compassionate, culturally competent music experiences to our modern healthcare systems. We are here to ensure that where there are people, there is music.
Services
We offer music therapy services to a wide range of individuals. Rooted in a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, relationship-based approach, we have experience and training working with marginalized communities, including racialized and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, as well as the neurodiverse community. This includes children with autism, incarcerated or at-risk youth, seniors with dementia, individuals with psychiatric diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, and c-PTSD, and people experiencing addiction or recovery. Let us know how we can best support you and your family members in achieving optimal health.
Individual &
Group Sessions
Discover if there are individual or group music therapy sessions occurring in your neighbourhood
Adaptive
Music Lessons
If your goal is to improve your musicality but typical teaching styles haven’t been a good fit
In-Home
Music Therapy
As mobile practitioners, we are able to meet you in your home, facility, online, or wherever you are
The People we serve
At-Risk Youth
Empowering youth during challenging life events and processing past experiences
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Developmental Diagnoses
Encouraging and developing healthy interpersonal relationships and learning
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Psychiatric Diagnoses
Research based methods to support individuals experiencing decreased wellness
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Addiction & Recovery
Cultivating resilience, mindfulness and wellness from a trauma-informed approach
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Testimonials
In the short time here, I have had the opportunity to supervise Tyrone’s Music [Therapy] Program on multiple occasions and his name immediately came to mind when thinking about someone who consistently delivers outstanding work in program development. Upon supervising his program for the first time, it was clear that the youth responded positively to his approach and demeanor. Tyrone inspires youth to learn new instruments and rhythms and is able to produce music that is very impressive given the inexperience that most of the youth have. He actively engages with the youth and often brings them musical content that encourages them to participate further. Additionally, he is extremely supportive and adapts his approach with each youth making participation never an issue. Tyrone is always positive, on time, and focused on delivering an outstanding program for our youth.
Youth Justice Staff Member
“Tyrone Barnes – is very much an added “gem” to our son’s therapy team. Tyrone is an altogether great person who is gentle, kind and patient to our 12 year non-verbal son with autism. He has amazing skills with a lot of music instruments and always has creative techniques in introducing them to our son. He is very open in acquiring ideas/suggestions/opinions from other professionals on how he can make a better run of his sessions. He is not hesitant in asking others to better know his students in which our family believes is a very good trait for professionals, not just as a music therapist, as this contributes to a more successful therapy sessions. We highly recommend Tyrone for music therapy and our family will always be grateful for having him”.
ConeyParent
I just wanted to share a few words on what your bond with my son is.
When N.A. first met you he was withdrawn and struggled to engage.
You were firm but in a gentle way with him. He learned to have confidence in himself, he wanted to show you respect. He went through some really challenging times, but your support and guidance has been pivotal in his growth.
I appreciate you for being a strong male role model for N.A.
Love K.A.
KassandraParent, Kwantlen First Nation
I have a developmentally disabled son with major anxiety. Tyrone has worked with my son for a number of years and has been an excellent resource. He is completely adaptable. His interpersonal skills are remarkable. He keeps my son smiling. My son misses greatly the times he has been away. 5 Star Teacher in every way. I recommend him highly.
MoniqueParent
Over the past 5 years I have supervised a variety of programs that are facilitated for the benefit of the complex youth in our care. I have also supervised many interactions amongst volunteers and residents. From what I have seen, Tyrone and the ‘People’s Music’ [Therapy] Program is one of the best programs we have. Tyrone has a very good demeanour and personality and is able to effectively connect with a variety of youth that are brought before him. He is well received by the youth and they appear to be on their best behaviour while in this program. I think it is in our interest to keep this program going for as long as we can and encourage Tyrone to continue on with the fine work that he is doing.
Youth JusticeStaff Member
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604 849 4399 | info@peoplesmusictherapy.com
150 E 3rd Ave
Vancouver, BC V5T 3C1
We honour all of the Indigenous nations and their land with great gratitude and acknowledge the genocide and continuous displacement of Indigenous peoples. We also acknowledge the enslaved Africans whose labour built Canada during the colonial era and beyond. We acknowledge the harm inflicted upon the Indigenous communities and people of colour across the country, which inspires our ongoing work. We acknowledge that we, in the Greater Vancouver Regional District, are on the unceded homelands of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tseil’Waututh Nations, and pay tribute to their legacy and the legacy of all first peoples of Canada as we strengthen ties with the communities we serve and build a future through learning and relationships.
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