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According to the American Music Therapy Association, music therapists are working in more than 36,000 healthcare facilities across the country as of 2021.

Music therapy usually involves listening to music (either live or recorded). Music therapy clients may also make music on popular instruments, such as the piano, guitar, and hand drum, or sing.