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Sonora is the only non-profit organisation in Greece dedicated to the study, application, and promotion of the science and practice of music therapy and music & wellbeing.  We were established in 2013 as an initiative of a team of professional music therapists and professionals of allied disciplines that believe in the power of music and its therapeutic and transformative properties.

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Training

Since we were founded we have been inspiring, guiding, and championing professionals’ skills in the use of music in therapy and wellbeing, to strengthen care around the world.

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Therapy

Music has the power to touch our souls, lift our spirits and heal. But can music actually act as medicine?

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Well Being

Music can enhance creativity, improve mood and soothing stress

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Music Therapy

Music therapy is the systematic use of music within a therapeutic relationship aiming at prevention, rehabilitation, improvement, or sustainability of mental, psychological, or physical health. A qualified music therapist will make a proper therapy plan with objectives and goals that fit individualized needs. Music therapy is either interactive (expressive) when music therapist and client(s) play music together by improvising with simple instruments, or receptive, which is based on music-listening techniques. The client does not need to have any music knowledge or skills.

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Our Partnerships

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10 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Music Therapy

  • Clinical Applications

    Music therapy is used in various clinical settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and mental health clinics, to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals.

  • Pain Management

    Research has shown that music therapy can significantly reduce the perception of pain and decrease the need for analgesics in patients undergoing surgery or dealing with chronic pain conditions.

  • Neurological Rehabilitation

    Music therapy can aid in neurological rehabilitation, helping stroke and traumatic brain injury patients recover motor function and improve cognitive abilities.

  • Emotional Well-being

    Engaging in music therapy can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. It promotes emotional expression, helping individuals process and manage their emotions effectively.

  • Cognitive Benefits

    For patients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, music therapy can enhance memory recall, improve orientation, and reduce agitation and aggression.

  • Stress Reduction

    Listening to and creating music in a therapeutic setting can lower cortisol levels and decrease overall stress, leading to improved cardiovascular health and immune system functioning.

  • Special Needs

    Music therapy has been found effective in improving communication skills, social interactions, and sensory processing in individuals with Special Needs and Developmental Disorders. It provides a non-verbal medium for expression and engagement.

  • Developmental Benefits

    For children, music therapy supports developmental milestones in areas such as language, motor skills, and social skills. It also enhances learning and retention through its multisensory engagement.

  • Mental Health Treatment

    In mental health care, music therapy is used to treat conditions like PTSD, anxiety disorders, depression and other psychiatric disorders. It helps patients explore and express their feelings, improving their emotional resilience and coping mechanisms.

  • Physiological Effects

    Music therapy can lead to various physiological changes, including reduced heart rate, lower blood pressure, and improved respiratory function, contributing to overall physical health and relaxation.

Music gives color
to the air of the moment.

— Karl Lagerfeld

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Our Accreditations

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