Music Therapy
Individual and group therapy built around meaningful clinical goals and each person’s strengths.
Music • Connection • Belonging
Empowering lives through music.
Evidence-based music therapy, accessible music education, and inclusive musical experiences for people of all ages and abilities.
What we do
Three ways to make music matter.
Clinical care, personalized learning, and shared musical experiences—each an equally important part of our mission.
Music Education
Adaptive and traditional lessons that nurture skills, confidence, creativity, and joy.
Community Music
Inclusive ensembles, groups, and performances that create connection and belonging.
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Our mission
Music is for every life.
Middle Georgia Music Therapy exists to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities through evidence-based music therapy, accessible music education, and inclusive musical experiences.
We empower people of all ages and abilities to achieve their fullest potential by fostering connection, creativity, growth, and belonging through the transformative power of music.
Community programs
Make music.
Make connections.
Everyone deserves a place to participate. Our community programs create opportunities to learn, collaborate, perform, and belong.
01Community Music TherapyTherapeutic music-making in a community setting
02Adult Community ChoirInclusive singing for all experience levels
03Adaptive BandEnsemble experiences with traditional and adaptive instruments
04Community Drum CircleRhythm, wellness, teamwork, and connection
05Seasonal Performance ProductionsConcerts, festivals, and collaborative events
Who we serve
Every age. Every ability.
Our services welcome people with diverse backgrounds, goals, strengths, and needs.
✳Children
◌Adolescents
✦Adults
✳Older adults
∞People of all abilities
Meet the team
Meet our leadership
Our licensed, board-certified music therapists bring clinical expertise and extensive experience in inclusive community music programming.
Jay W. Warren
MMT, LPMT, MT-BC
Executive DirectorJay has six years of clinical music therapy experience specializing in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. His work includes developing inclusive ensembles and community performances, alongside a previous career in ministry and creative arts.
Read Jay’s biography →Emily Kirkland
LPMT, MT-BC
Executive ClinicianEmily has four years of clinical music therapy experience specializing in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including directing inclusive ensembles and facilitating public performances.
Read Emily’s biography →Getting started
Your first step starts with a conversation.
Looking for music therapy, lessons, or a group experience? We can help you identify a starting point that fits your goals.
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Tell us what you’re looking forExplore therapy, instruction, community groups, or consultation.
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Discuss your goalsWe’ll talk about needs, interests, and possible service options.
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Plan next stepsWe’ll explain the appropriate assessment, enrollment, or referral process.
Working together
Partnerships that reach further.
We collaborate with schools, hospitals, residential communities, disability service providers, faith communities, nonprofits, and other local organizations.
Professional consultation & family support
Our services also include caregiver coaching, parent education, family music sessions, home-program development, community resource consultation, and music-based program accessibility consultation.
Help music reach further
Support the mission.
Donor support helps expand access through sliding-scale services, lesson scholarships, adaptive instruments, outreach, community performance opportunities, and professional training.
Contact
Let’s make something meaningful.
Interested in services, referring a client, partnering with us, or supporting our nonprofit? We look forward to connecting.
Contact Information
Middle Georgia Music Therapy
224 East Walton Street
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Located at New City Church at the Mill
General inquiries are welcome through our website contact form.