Music-Based Services
Music-based services are offerings that use music as the core medium to deliver entertainment, education, therapy, or engagement.
Music-based services provide experiences and solutions through the creation, performance, teaching, or application of music. These services may include live or recorded music, interactive sessions, or customized programs designed to meet specific personal, educational, therapeutic, or commercial needs. They aim to enhance emotional well-being, support learning and development, strengthen social connection, and enrich events or environments through the power of music.
We offer a variety of therapeutic, recreational, and educational music-based services including:
- Music Therapy (Individual and Group) – The clinical & evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. An assessment conducted by the music therapist is required to determine if music therapy is appropriate.
- Music-Based Community Classes – Music is excellent way to teach social and communication skills through natural interactions that can be paralleled in every day life such as active listening, turn-taking, and self-expression. Individual or group classes designed to teach these skills with the intention of promoting active engagement and participation in an integrated community setting. These are open to all-abilities and no diagnosis is needed. Classes may vary on subject matter depending on the individuals participating.
- Sound Healing (Individual and Group) – Sound healing is a therapeutic practice that uses specific tones, frequencies, and vibrations from instruments like singing bowls, gongs, and tuning forks to promote deep relaxation. It calms the nervous system by encouraging the brain to enter slower, meditative states. Sound healing is often provided in the form of our monthly sound baths, however, individual sound healing is also available which leaves more space and comfort for processing.
- Hidden Treasures Theater and Arts Program – Hidden Treasures is a person-centered Arts Education Program designed to support individuals in our community by enhancing their quality of life through creative expression. Each session includes a structured series of 10 classes, integrating multiple creative modalities such as drama, visual arts, music, and dance. More information can be found at https://www.winslow.org/hiddentreasures/
If you are interested in scheduling an assessment or consultation, please reach out to our staff music therapist, Jaclyn Sinclair, at jaclyn@winslow.org or call our main line at 845-986-6686. Scroll down for FAQs for common questions and more information!
Jaclyn Sinclair MT-BC, MS in Music Therapy
Jaclyn is a Board-Certified Music Therapist who got her start right here at Winslow. Following college at George Mason University where she studied marketing and minored in music performance, Jaclyn was unsure about choosing either as a career path. After speaking with Virginia Mazza (Winslow co-founder) about her situation, she responded with “you’re coming to Winslow!” Jaclyn started as a volunteer and quickly learned the profound effects of therapeutic riding and the impact it has on the individual.
Shortly after, Jaclyn attended SUNY New Paltz where she graduated with a Masters in Music Therapy and received her Music Therapy Board Certification (MT-BC) in 2014. Jaclyn was welcomed back to Winslow as a professional music therapist and spent three years working with adults and children with special needs. Since that time, Jaclyn has worked all over the tristate area continually developing her skills and working with a variety of populations. The diversity and flexibility of music therapy and music-based services makes it applicable to so many in need including mental health diagnoses, traumatic brain injury, cognitive disorders, early childhood, ASD, IDD, etc.