Boise - Music Therapy for Children with Special Needs

Music Makes Connections has Partnered with Idaho Parents Unlimited/VSA to provide music therapy for children with special needs!

Our two groups at IPUL/VSA's downtown Boise location include:

Fundamental Skill-building (including nonverbal participants) 

This group is for youth 11-17 and is held Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Through fun musical exercises, these youth will have the opportunity to learn critical communicative skills including verbal initiation, turn-taking, and social reciprocity. 

Social Skill-building and Behavior Redirection

This group is for youth ages 5-12 and is held Fridays 4:30 to 5:30 pm. Music in this group will be used as a means to help the children learn positive mood expression, respect for others, and listening skills.  

Location: 

IPUL/VSA facility at:

500 S 8th Street
Boise, ID 83702

Please call (208) 405-9454 or email info@musicmakesconnections.com for more info.

Boise - Music Therapy for Youth at the YMCA

Improving Social Skills and Behavior through Music for Youth Ages 7 and up

An increasing number of children are struggling with managing social situations and behavior. In the hands of an experienced music therapist, music can help focus your child’s energy and provide a creative outlet for appropriate expression and interaction. Through therapeutic musical exercises, your child will enjoy positive peer interactions and learn how to communicate in meaningful (and fun) ways.

This group meets from 4:00 to 5:00 pm on Wednesdays at the West YMCA.

Please call 208-405-9454 or email info@musicmakesconnections.com if you are interested.