About Our Organization

Mission Statement

Austin Music Therapy is committed to providing individualized programs of treatment using current music therapy applications that are most beneficial to our clients' needs.

Founder

Music Therapy Innovations, Inc. (DBA: Austin Music Therapy) was founded in 2002 by Andrea Cortez, MM, MT-BC. Andrea completed her Bachelor's and Master's degree in music therapy at Colorado State University. The Master's program included training in neurologic music therapy, a specialized training focused on relating brain function and music with the rehabilitation of cognitive, motor, and communication skills.

Andrea has experience working with a wide variety of disabilities including persons with neurologic injury and developmental disorders. She has 7 years experience working in therapeutic environments with people of all ages in settings that include rehabilitation centers, hospitals, nursing homes, public schools and in-home care. She is currently working in the Austin area providing services at St. David's Hospital, Mark I Dayhab, Eanes Independent School District and in-home settings. Andrea is licensed through the national Certification Board of Music Therapists.

Our Therapy Studio

Austin Music Therapy is centrally located at 2103 Thornton Rd, Austin, TX 78704.

Our facility is a beautifully renovated house that provides a comfortable, therapeutic setting for our clients. The studio is dedicated to exclusively one session at a time to provide a quiet and private environment for each client. The studio is equipped with a variety of instruments including percussive instruments, hand drums, wind instruments, an upright piano and guitars.

Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday

By appointment only

Phone:  (512) 297-0235

Email:  info@austinmusictherapy.com

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Session Fees

Austin Music Therapy is a (DSSW) Disabilities Services of the Southwest provider. Sessions are also funded by private pay. Please contact directly for session fees.