Nordoff–Robbins music therapy

The Nordoff–Robbins approach to music therapy is a therapy developed for children with psychological, physical, or developmental disabilities. It developed from the 17-year collaboration of Paul Nordoff and Clive Robbins beginning in 1958, and its early development was influenced by Rudolph Steiner and anthroposophical philosophy and teachings. Nordoff–Robbins music therapy is grounded in the belief that everyone can respond to music, no matter how ill or disabled they are. It holds that music as therapy can enhance communication, support change, and enable people to live more resourcefully and creatively. Nordoff–Robbins music therapists practice worldwide and have graduated from training programs around the world from countries including the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Germany, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, and the Far East.