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Welcome to Heart & Soul Music Therapy! We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing individualized music therapy for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Our mission is to make music therapy accessible, offering compassionate care that honors the unique heart and soul of every individual we serve. We offer  One-on-One Sessions, Group Sessions, and Adapted Music Lessons.

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About

Hi! I'm Haley Hanford, Board-Certified Music Therapist.

With over six years of experience working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum, with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), and learning differences, my focus is on using music to empower children and young adults, adapting to their unique developmental journeys, and integrating with their other therapies and daily life.


I create personalized, evidence-based interventions tailored to each client’s needs and strengths, prioritizing what matters most to them and their families. In both one-on-one and group settings, I provide a safe and nurturing environment that enhances cognitive, communication, motor, and social skills, aiming to improve academic abilities, communication, motor coordination, and self-esteem through supportive and engaging music therapy. 

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Why Music Therapy?

Stimulates Brain Function

Supports Development

Facilitates Expression

Boosts Social Skills

Increases Motivation

Multi-Sensory Learning

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Group Music Therapy

Sessions that promote social interaction and teamwork in a collaborative environment

Services Offered

Parent & Caregiver Support

Sessions that promote social interaction and teamwork in a collaborative environment

Individual Music Therapy

Tailored sessions focused on cognitive, emotional, and social goals through music

Adapted Music Lessons

Customized lessons for piano, guitar, ukelele, drumsand voice

Workshops & Community Programs 
Inclusive workshops designed to make music therapy accessible to all
Sing & Connect
Join us for a FREE 8 Week music therapy group for kids with Special Needs
Ages 4-11. Bonding through music and singable books. Every Tuesday at 4 pm.

April 1st - May 20th 2025 at We Rock The Spectrum in Murfreesboro

Thank you to our generous grantors for this program! 
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What Parents Are Saying

"B could barely say multisyllabic words and only spoke in simple sentences. After about 4 months of music therapy, he started using age-appropriate sentences and pronouncing words clearly at age 9. B loved working with Haley—her groups helped him socialize with friends, and we parents bonded as well. Some of us even started playing instruments together, which improved our mental health too. I always tell people music therapy has helped our family faster than other therapies like ABA, speech, or OT. It’s been amazing for B, diagnosed with autism, speech delay, and ADHD."
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Free Consultation

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