Music Therapy Global Market Report 2025

Description

Music therapy is a therapeutic method that utilizes music and musical activities to address individuals' physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. It involves various musical interventions, such as listening to music, playing instruments, songwriting, and singing, to improve mental health, enhance emotional well-being, and support rehabilitation and development.

There are two main types of music therapy such as receptive and active. Receptive music therapy involves clients listening to and reflecting on pre-recorded or live music, helping them explore emotions, reduce stress, and increase self-awareness. Music therapy is applied in various settings, including trauma, chronic pain, substance abuse disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders. The primary users of these therapies include schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and correctional facilities.

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The music therapy market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.16 billion in 2024 to $3.6 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing recognition of music therapy in clinical settings, growing demand for alternative therapies, expansion of music therapy training programs, the rise of mental health awareness, and integration into educational systems.

The music therapy market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.98 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to emerging technologies in digital health, increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and mental health conditions, expansion of insurance coverage for alternative therapies, rising interest in holistic wellness, and the integration of music therapy into mainstream healthcare practices. Major trends in the forecast period include the integration of AI and virtual reality into therapy sessions, personalized and tailored therapy programs, mobile apps and digital platforms for remote sessions, technological innovations, and multi-sensory and immersive experiences.

The growing prevalence of mental health issues is expected to drive the expansion of the music therapy market in the coming years. Factors contributing to the rise in mental health concerns include increased stress, societal pressures, greater awareness and diagnosis, and the effects of modern life and technology. Music therapy helps address these issues by offering a creative outlet for expression, reducing stress and anxiety, improving mood, and promoting overall emotional well-being through structured musical activities. For example, in November 2023, the National Health Service (NHS), a UK-based healthcare organization, reported that approximately 1 in 5 children and young people aged 8 to 25 were likely to have a mental disorder. This included 20.3% of those aged 8 to 16, 23.3% of individuals aged 17 to 19, and 21.7% of those aged 20 to 25. Consequently, the rising incidence of mental health issues is fueling the growth of the music therapy market.

Leading companies in the music therapy market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, including music therapy programs that enhance patient engagement, improve emotional well-being, and achieve better therapeutic outcomes across various environments. Music therapy programs are structured interventions that use music to promote physical, emotional, cognitive, or social well-being in both clinical and non-clinical settings. In August 2024, the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), a US-based organization of post-secondary music institutions, introduced the Accredited Music Therapy Program. This program is designed to equip students for careers in music therapy, enabling them to take the national board exam and become licensed, board-certified music therapists (MT-BC) upon graduation.

In December 2023, Warner Music Group, a U.S.-based music entertainment company, partnered with MediMusic to explore the therapeutic potential of music in alleviating pain, anxiety, and stress. This partnership represents WMG's initial entry into music therapy and aims to conduct a series of randomized controlled trials in the United States and the United Kingdom. MediMusic, a UK-based developer of a medical technology platform, uses soothing music to help patients manage pain, anxiety, and stress.

Major companies operating in the music therapy market are The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Charlie Health Inc., Laura Baker Services Association, Nordoff-Robbins, Bay Area Music Therapy, Beck Center for the Arts, MusicWorx Inc, Allied Health 2U, Coast Music Therapy, Creative Harmony Music Therapy, Harmony Music Therapy LLC, Heart and Harmony Music Therapy, Melodic Connections, Music Therapy Services of Austin, Music Together LLC, NeuroRhythm Music Therapy Services LLC, Roman Music Therapy Services LLC, Tactus Therapy Solutions Ltd., Tuned In Music Therapy, WB Music Therapy LLC, Fine Arts Association

North America was the largest region in the music therapy market in 2024. The regions covered in the music therapy market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the music therapy market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The music therapy market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as music and movement therapy, individual therapy sessions, therapeutic music listening, related therapeutic interventions, and educational programs. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Music Therapy Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on music therapy market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Receptive; Active
2) By Application: Traumatic; Chronic Pain; Substance Abuse Disorder; Neurodevelopment Disorder
3) By End-User: School; Hospital; Rehabilitation Center; Prison And Jail
Subsegments:
1) By Receptive: Music Listening Sessions; Guided Imagery With Music; Relaxation Techniques With Music
2) By Active: Instrumental Improvisation; Singing And Vocalization; Songwriting And Composition; Movement To Music
Companies Mentioned:The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Charlie Health Inc.; Laura Baker Services Association; Nordoff-Robbins
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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1. Executive Summary

2. Music Therapy Market Characteristics

3. Music Therapy Market Trends And Strategies

4. Music Therapy Market - Macro Economic Scenario Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics And Covid And Recovery On The Market

5. Global Music Therapy Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework

5.1. Global Music Therapy PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Music Therapy Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Music Therapy Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Music Therapy Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Music Therapy Total Addressable Market (TAM)

6. Music Therapy Market Segmentation

6.1. Global Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Receptive
Active
6.2. Global Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Traumatic
Chronic Pain
Substance Abuse Disorder
Neurodevelopment Disorder
6.3. Global Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
School
Hospital
Rehabilitation Center
Prison And Jail
6.4. Global Music Therapy Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Receptive, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Music Listening Sessions
Guided Imagery With Music
Relaxation Techniques With Music
6.5. Global Music Therapy Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Active, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Instrumental Improvisation
Singing And Vocalization
Songwriting And Composition
Movement To Music

7. Music Therapy Market Regional And Country Analysis

7.1. Global Music Therapy Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Music Therapy Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

8. Asia-Pacific Music Therapy Market

8.1. Asia-Pacific Music Therapy Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

9. China Music Therapy Market

9.1. China Music Therapy Market Overview
9.2. China Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.4. China Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion

10. India Music Therapy Market

10.1. India Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.3. India Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

11. Japan Music Therapy Market

11.1. Japan Music Therapy Market Overview
11.2. Japan Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

12. Australia Music Therapy Market

12.1. Australia Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

13. Indonesia Music Therapy Market

13.1. Indonesia Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

14. South Korea Music Therapy Market

14.1. South Korea Music Therapy Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

15. Western Europe Music Therapy Market

15.1. Western Europe Music Therapy Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

16. UK Music Therapy Market

16.1. UK Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

17. Germany Music Therapy Market

17.1. Germany Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

18. France Music Therapy Market

18.1. France Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.2. France Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.3. France Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

19. Italy Music Therapy Market

19.1. Italy Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

20. Spain Music Therapy Market

20.1. Spain Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

21. Eastern Europe Music Therapy Market

21.1. Eastern Europe Music Therapy Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

22. Russia Music Therapy Market

22.1. Russia Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

23. North America Music Therapy Market

23.1. North America Music Therapy Market Overview
23.2. North America Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

24. USA Music Therapy Market

24.1. USA Music Therapy Market Overview
24.2. USA Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

25. Canada Music Therapy Market

25.1. Canada Music Therapy Market Overview
25.2. Canada Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

26. South America Music Therapy Market

26.1. South America Music Therapy Market Overview
26.2. South America Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

27. Brazil Music Therapy Market

27.1. Brazil Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

28. Middle East Music Therapy Market

28.1. Middle East Music Therapy Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

29. Africa Music Therapy Market

29.1. Africa Music Therapy Market Overview
29.2. Africa Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Music Therapy Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

30. Music Therapy Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

30.1. Music Therapy Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. Music Therapy Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.2. Baton Rouge General Medical Center Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.3. Charlie Health Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.4. Laura Baker Services Association Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.5. Nordoff-Robbins Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis

31. Music Therapy Market Other Major And Innovative Companies

31.1. Bay Area Music Therapy
31.2. Beck Center for the Arts
31.3. MusicWorx Inc
31.4. Allied Health 2U
31.5. Coast Music Therapy
31.6. Creative Harmony Music Therapy
31.7. Harmony Music Therapy LLC
31.8. Heart and Harmony Music Therapy
31.9. Melodic Connections
31.10. Music Therapy Services of Austin
31.11. Music Together LLC
31.12. NeuroRhythm Music Therapy Services LLC
31.13. Roman Music Therapy Services LLC
31.14. Tactus Therapy Solutions Ltd.
31.15. Tuned In Music Therapy

32. Global Music Therapy Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard

33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Music Therapy Market

34. Recent Developments In The Music Therapy Market

35. Music Therapy Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies

35.1 Music Therapy Market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 Music Therapy Market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 Music Therapy Market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies

36. Appendix

36.1. Abbreviations
36.2. Currencies
36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
36.4. Research Inquiries
36.5. The Business Research Company
36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer