{"title":"Music therapy","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusic therapy is a professional allied health service in which a Registered Music Therapist uses music with purpose — improvisation, singing, songwriting, music listening and music imagery — to work towards each person's own goals. Elements such as rhythm, melody and harmony offer a clear, predictable structure for communication, emotional expression and connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike a music lesson, music therapy needs no musical background: the focus is the person, not the performance. Each journey follows a cycle of assessment → individual plan → music experiences → review, with families and caregivers kept informed. Music therapy supports children, teens, adults and older adults — including children with special educational needs (SEN), people looking for emotional and social support, and older adults living with dementia. Sessions explore five areas: Emotion · Connection · Attention · Creativity · Expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt AWRTC, our music therapy offerings are led by Registered Music Therapist Justin Tso (AMTA, HKMTA) and include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusic Therapy Seminar – An introduction to what music therapy is, with a live improvised music experience and Q\u0026amp;A (adults)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaregiver Workshop – A relaxing music experience for parents and caregivers, especially suited to those caring for children with SEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusic Therapy Groups – Small groups by age (2–9), covering Social Connection (with a parent), Social Expression, and Attention \u0026amp; Regulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual Music Therapy – One-to-one assessment and sessions for children, teens and adults (16+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSEN Ability Groups – Small groups for children with SEN aged 5–9, grouped by ability after assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll sessions are educational and therapeutic in nature and are not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. Individual results vary. No musical background needed; suitable for all ages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"music-therapy-groups","title":"Music Therapy Groups | 音樂治療小組","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMusic Therapy Groups | 音樂治療小組\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSmall music therapy groups led by registered music therapist Justin Tso. Choose the course that fits your child's age and needs, then choose a trial lesson or the full 6-session term.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e## Parent-Child Social Connection (ages 2–4)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges 2–4, with one parent. Play, sing and connect through music.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small parent-child music therapy group for children aged 2–4, led by registered music therapist Justin Tso. One parent stays in the room and takes part. Through greeting songs, rhythm games and simple instruments, children practise taking turns, imitating and making eye contact, while parents pick up songs and games to keep playing at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e45 minutes per session · 2–4 parent-child pairs · one term is 6 sessions, one session a week, extendable to 8 sessions by mutual agreement. Language: Chinese \/ English. No music background needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJustin Tso, RMT · Small parent-child group · 45 min · one parent in the room · Language: Chinese \/ English · Group size: 2–4 parent-child pairs · 6 sessions per term, one a week (extendable to 8 by mutual agreement) · \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e## Social Expression (ages 4–6)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges 4–6. Take turns, play together and find words — and sounds — for feelings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small music therapy group for children aged 4–6, led by registered music therapist Justin Tso. Through group music games, children practise taking turns, waiting and working together, and use instruments and voice to express feelings such as happy, angry and scared. Children join independently, which builds confidence and social skills; parents can relax in the waiting area. The therapist shares observations with parents after each session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e45 minutes per session · 2–4 children · one term is 6 sessions, one session a week, extendable to 8 sessions by mutual agreement. Language: Chinese \/ English. No music background needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJustin Tso, RMT · Small group · 45 min · children join independently; parents relax in the waiting area · Language: Chinese \/ English · Group size: 2–4 children · 6 sessions per term, one a week (extendable to 8 by mutual agreement) · \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e## Attention \u0026amp; Regulation – Children's Group (ages 6–9)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges 6–9, children's group. Listen, stop, start — and find calm through rhythm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small music therapy group for children aged 6–9 (children only), led by registered music therapist Justin Tso. Rhythm work and stop-go music games give children a structured, predictable space to practise listening, waiting for a cue and noticing their own body and feelings, with simple ways to calm down. Children join independently, which builds confidence and social skills; parents can relax in the waiting area. The therapist gives a short update afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e45 minutes per session · 2–4 children · one term is 6 sessions, one session a week, extendable to 8 sessions by mutual agreement. Language: Chinese \/ English. No music background needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWould you rather join in with your child? See Attention \u0026amp; Regulation (Parent–Child Group).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching between 5A and 5B is decided together by the therapist and parents, based on the child's progress (subject to availability).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJustin Tso, RMT · Small group, children only · 45 min · children join independently; parents relax in the waiting area · 6 sessions per term, one a week (extendable to 8 by mutual agreement) · Language: Chinese \/ English · Group size: 2–4 children · \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e## Attention \u0026amp; Regulation – Parent-Child Group (ages 6–9)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges 6–9, with a parent. Listen, stop, start — and find calm together.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small parent–child music therapy group for children aged 6–9, led by registered music therapist Justin Tso. One parent joins each child for the whole session. Rhythm work and stop-go music games give parent and child a structured, predictable space to practice listening, waiting for a cue and calming down together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy parent and child together? When a parent and child already share a good bond, taking part side by side may make the practice more effective, and parents learn first-hand how to carry the songs, games and calming steps on at home. Every family is different; if you are unsure which group suits your child, ask the therapist or book an individual assessment first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e45 minutes per session · 4–6 parent-child pairs · fees per parent-child pair (1 child + 1 parent) · one term is 6 sessions, one session a week, extendable to 8 sessions by mutual agreement. Language: Chinese \/ English. No music background needed, for parent or child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching between 5A and 5B is decided together by the therapist and parents, based on the child's progress (subject to availability).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrices (trial lesson \/ 6-session term at 10% off; regular price in brackets):\u003cbr\u003e• Parent-Child Social Connection (ages 2–4): HK$500 \/ HK$2,700 (HK$3,000) per parent-child pair\u003cbr\u003e• Social Expression (ages 4–6): HK$550 \/ HK$2,970 (HK$3,300)\u003cbr\u003e• Attention \u0026amp; Regulation – Children's Group (ages 6–9): HK$550 \/ HK$2,970 (HK$3,300)\u003cbr\u003e• Attention \u0026amp; Regulation – Parent-Child Group (ages 6–9): HK$550 \/ HK$2,970 (HK$3,300) per parent-child pair (1 child + 1 parent)\u003cbr\u003eTry one lesson first at the regular price. Enrol in the full 6-session term within 2 weeks of the trial and the trial fee is deducted. Offers cannot be combined.\u003cbr\u003eSwitching between 5A and 5B is decided together by the therapist and parents, based on the child's progress (subject to availability).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e⚠ Disclaimer - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis is an educational and therapeutic service provided by a registered music therapist. It is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment, and it does not replace speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychological or medical care already in place. Individual results vary. 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Each 45-minute session follows a plan built from the assessment and your child's strengths and challenges. Methods may include improvisation, therapeutic singing, songwriting and music stories. Progress is reviewed regularly and shared with parents, and the plan is adjusted as needs change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo music background needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJustin Tso, RMT · One-to-one · 45 min per session · Language: Chinese \/ English · Capacity: One-to-one · Parent in or out of the room\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e## Teens \u0026amp; Adults 1:1, ages 16+ (60 min)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA private hour to say, through music, what is hard to put into words.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne-to-one individual music therapy for teens and adults (ages 16+), led by registered music therapist Justin Tso. 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