音樂治療小組｜曹耀丰 Justin｜Music Therapy Groups | Justin Tso Music Therapy｜AWRTC

Music therapy is a professional, evidence-based allied health service led by a registered music therapist. After an assessment, the therapist uses music experiences such as improvising, singing, songwriting, listening and music imagery to work towards each person's own goals in communication, emotion, social interaction and wellbeing.

A music lesson teaches an instrument or music theory. Music therapy is led by a registered music therapist and follows a cycle of assessment, planning, intervention and re-evaluation. The focus is the person's goals, not musical performance.

No. Sessions do not teach an instrument. The focus is interacting and expressing through music, so no musical experience is needed.

Justin Tso (曹耀丰), Registered Music Therapist with the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and the Hong Kong Music Therapy Association (HKMTA). Hong Kong has no statutory registration for music therapists; recognised overseas registration plus HKMTA membership is the usual benchmark.

The therapist first talks with you about background and needs, then observes interaction, communication, attention and emotional responses through music activities. Goals and a plan are then set and explained to the family or caregiver.

Group classes run in terms: one term is 6 sessions, one session a week, extendable to 8 sessions by mutual agreement. For individual sessions, the therapist recommends a plan after assessment, and progress is reviewed along the way. We do not promise results within a set number of sessions.

In the age 2–4 group, one parent stays in the room and joins in. In the age 4–6 group and the age 6–9 Children's Group, children join independently, which builds confidence and social skills; parents can relax in the waiting area, and the therapist gives a short update afterwards. In the age 6–9 Parent–Child Group, one parent joins each child. Families can also take the songs and games from sessions home.

Music therapy is generally gentle and safe. It does not diagnose or treat medical conditions and is not a substitute for medical care, medication, speech therapy or occupational therapy. Please tell the therapist about any health, hearing or sensory needs before the session.

Comfortable clothes and a water bottle. No instrument or music experience is needed. If your child is sensitive to loud sounds, please let us know in advance.

Five listings in the Music Therapy collection: Music Therapy Seminar (free); Caregiver Workshop; Music Therapy Groups (Parent-Child Social Connection, Social Expression, Attention & Regulation – Children's Group and Parent-Child Group); Individual Music Therapy (assessment, child and adult one-to-one); and SEN Ability Groups (age 5–9, assessment required).

One parent or main caregiver stays and joins in for the whole 45 minutes.

Please mention this when booking. The therapist may suggest starting with an individual assessment or a parent-child group.

No. Research on music therapy for ADHD is still inconclusive. This group offers structured music practice in listening, waiting and calming down. Please continue any medical or school support already in place.

Both are for ages 6–9 and use the same rhythm and stop-go approach. In the Children's Group, children join independently and practise with peers, which builds confidence and social skills, while parents relax in the waiting area. In the Parent–Child Group, one parent joins each child; when parent and child already share a good bond, joining together may make the practice more effective, and parents learn ways to continue at home. If unsure, ask the therapist or book an individual assessment first. Switching between 5A and 5B is decided together by the therapist and parents, based on the child's progress (subject to availability).

No. The therapist guides every activity. The parent's role is to take part alongside the child, follow the cues and try the same calming steps together.

Yes. Parent-Child Social Connection (ages 2–4): HK$500 / HK$2,700 (HK$3,000) per parent-child pair Social Expression (ages 4–6): HK$550 / HK$2,970 (HK$3,300) Attention & Regulation – Children's Group (ages 6–9): HK$550 / HK$2,970 (HK$3,300) Attention & Regulation – Parent-Child Group (ages 6–9): HK$550 / HK$2,970 (HK$3,300) per parent-child pair (1 child + 1 parent) Try one lesson first at the regular price. Enroll in the full 6-session term within 2 weeks of the trial and the trial fee is deducted. Offers cannot be combined.