This 4-day workshop will provide participants with clinical training and scientific knowledge to practice within the NMT™ system within their professional scope of practice.
Dates: Thursday, July2 to Sunday, July5, 2026
Location: ADELI Medical Center, Hlboká 4794/45, 92101 Piešťany, Slovakia
Language: Presented in English with Slovak consecutive interpretation
International Training Institutes in Neurologic Music Therapy® are open to allied professionals, music therapists, and students who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT™) and utilizing NMT™ methodology and techniques within their scope of practice.
To uphold and maintain best practices of the Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT™) system of standardized techniques, safeguard both the consumers of NMT™ and the public at large, and to preserve and protect the integrity of NMT™ for future generations, participants will sign a license agreement with the Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy® allowing one to practice the NMT™ System of Techniques and use the professional designation assigned for five years.
The Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT™) System of Techniques is a standardized evidence-based clinical treatment system of 20 techniques that is driven by advances in applied auditory music neuroscience and the clinical understanding of music perception, production, and cognition. The NMT™ System targets specific functional behaviors in the areas of cognition, sensorimotor, and speech and language based on a client's diagnostics and treatment goals. The NMT™ system provides structured music-based exercises that are not only relevant to NMT™ music therapists but exemplify how music can be integrated into intervention practices for all allied healthcare professionals, in disciplines such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, neuropsychology, and speech-language pathology.
Communities served by NMT™ include, but are not limited to: acquired brain injuries, movement disorders, developmental disorders and ASD, AD, and other related dementia, and mental health. The NMT™ Techniques are implemented by therapists who have received advanced professional training through the Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy®.
Upon completion of this course, participants will:
Demonstrate a basic definition and introductory knowledge of Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT™), including the taxonomy of techniques used in NMT™;
Demonstrate increased knowledge of current research supporting NMT™ techniques;
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Transformational Design Model (TDM)™, a model to assist in treatment selection based on functional goals;
Identify current clinical assessments that can be used by NMT™ professionals for treatment evaluation;
Answer basic neuroanatomy and pathology questions related to a variety of neurological disorders.
Upon successful completion of this course and a written test, participants will receive a certificate of completion in advanced Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT™) training issued by the Academy for Neurologic Music Therapy®. Completion of the NMT™ training allows board-certified music therapists to practice and use the NMT™ credential for five years.
Students: Those who complete the training during their undergraduate or graduate music therapy program, prior to board certification or completion of their training as a music therapist, will need to complete an NMT™ Clinical Practice Workshop to receive their NMT™ designation. Once the NMT™ Student completes their training as a music therapist, they can register for a Clinical Practice Workshop at a discounted rate.
This training is also open to other students and professionals outside the field of music therapy; however, completion of the NMT™ training does not permit practice beyond one’s professional licensure, training, or certification. There are no prerequisites to attend this training.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
A few weeks prior to the training, you will receive an email containing additional information about the training. Please note that all times are in Central European Time (CET).
Please plan to be at the training from 8:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Days 1-3 of the training and from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Day 4. Please arrive during the designated registration time to check in so that we can start promptly. A final schedule of lectures can be found in the link with the training materials 2 weeks prior to the training. General start and stop times will not change. An electronic copy of the required training materials is covered under your registration fee. It will be essential to have this with you during the training. There will be around 4 hours of work to complete prior to the start of the Training.
A certificate of completion will be provided by e-mail at the end of the training. Your certificate of completion can be submitted to CBMT as proof of your attendance and participation. Please note that you must attend the training in its entirety and complete the final test to receive your certificate.
COURSE CURRICULUM:
All times are in Central European Time
Thursday, July 2nd, 2026:
8:45-9:00 Registration
9:00-9:15 Introduction
9:15-10:15 Intro to Principles of Neurologic Music Therapy®
10:15-11:00 Neuropathology Disease Review
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11:05-12:20 Transformational Design Model™
————–5-minute stretch————–
12:20-13:00 Speech/Language
13:00-14:00 Lunch
14:00-16:00 Speech/Language
16:00-16:15 Break
16:15-17:30 Speech/Language
17:30-18:15 Rethinking the Role of Music in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Friday, July 3rd, 2026:
9:00-9:15 Registration
9:15-10:00 Introduction/Speech Wrap up
10:00-11:15 Speech/Language Clinical Practice
11:15-11:30 Break
11:30-12:30 Speech/Language Presentations
12:30-13:15 Cognitive Techniques
13:15-14:00 Lunch
14:00-16:00 Cognitive Techniques
16:00-16:15 Break
16:15-18:30 Cognitive Techniques
Saturday, July 4, 2026:
9:00-9:15 Registration
9:15-9:30 Introduction
9:30-10:30 Cognitive Techniques Practice Session
10:30-11:30 Cognitive Clinical Presentations
11:30-11:45 Break
11:45-13:00 Patterned Sensory Enhancement (PSE)®
13:00-14:00 Lunch
14:00-14:45 Therapeutic Instrumental Music Performance (TIMP)®
14:45-15:30 Sensorimotor Practice Session I (PSE™, TIMP™)
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15:35-16:50 Sensorimotor Practice Session II (PSE™, TIMP™)
16:50-17:00 Break
17:00-18:15 NMT™ Techniques with Developmental Disabilities
Sunday, July 5, 2026:
9:00-9:15 Registration
9:15-9:30 Introduction
9:30-11:00 RAS™ Gait Training
11:00-11:15 Break
11:15-12:15 RAS™ Gait Training
12:15-13:00 RAS™ Practice Sessions
————–5-minute stretch————–
13:00-13:45 Wrap Up, Q&A
Michael H. Thaut received his Master's degree in Music in 1980 and his PhD in Music with a minor in Movement Science in 1983, both from Michigan State University. He is also a graduate of the Mozarteum Music Conservatory in Salzburg, Austria. At Colorado State University, he was a Professor of Music and a Professor of Neuroscience and served as Co-Director of the School of the Arts and Chairman of the Department of Music, Theater, and Dance from 2001 to 2010. He was also the director of the Center for Biomedical Research in Music for 11 years. He has been a Visiting Professor in medical and music schools around the world (Germany, Italy, USA, Japan), and from 2010 to 2012 was chancellor of the University System of the SRH Foundation Heidelberg. He is currently Professor of Music with cross appointments in Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Toronto, where he directs the Music and Health Research Collaboratory (MaHRC) and the Masters/PhD programs in Music and Health Sciences. He has been a visiting professor at medical and music schools around the world (Germany, Italy, USA, Japan), and from 2010 to 2012 was chancellor of the University System of the SRH Foundation Heidelberg.
Dr. Thaut's internationally recognized research focuses on brain function in music, especially time information processing in the brain related to rhythmicity and biomedical applications of music to neurologic rehabilitation of cognitive and motor function. He received the National Research Award in 1993 and the National Service Award in 2001 from the American Music Therapy Association. He has over 120 scientific publications and has authored and coauthored 3 books. His works have appeared in German, Japanese, Korean, Italian, and Spanish. Popular TV media and numerous print media have featured his research nationally and internationally.
As a former professional violinist in the classical and folk genres, he has recorded several chamber and folk music albums in the US and Germany and has toured extensively in Europe with folk bands and chamber groups. He is also the author of a landmark anthology of Northern European and American fiddle music. In 1995, his group, the Folk Chamber Ensemble, played three invited concerts at the Northwest German Summer Music Festival entitled "Folk Meets Classic." He continues to perform in small chamber and folk ensembles as time permits.
Corene P. Hurt-Thaut received her master's degree in music therapy and her PhD with an interdisciplinary focus on music, neuroscience, and statistical design from Colorado State University. She has been the Program Director for The Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy since 1997 and is currently an assistant professor, research associate, and coordinator of the MMus in Applied Music and Health at the University of Toronto, as well as an associate professor at the ArtEZ Conservatory in the Netherlands. Previously, she served as a special assistant professor of music therapy at Colorado State University from 1997 to 2014, where she was also a research associate at The Center for Biomedical Research in Music from 1997 to 2015, and the co-founder and program director of The Unkefer Academy for Neurologic Music Therapy International Training Institutes and Fellowship Training for Neurologic Music Therapy since 1999.
Dr. Hurt-Thaut is nationally and internationally recognized for her clinical expertise in the evidence-based practice of Neurologic Music Therapy, with clinical experience including 3 ½ years as a music therapist at Wesley Woods Geriatric Hospital and the Center for Rehabilitation Medicine at Emory University Medical School in Atlanta, and 4 years as a Neurologic Music Therapist at Poudre Valley Hospital and The Center for Neurologic Rehabilitation in Fort Collins, Colorado. Her work has included a diverse range of clinical populations including stroke, Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, autism, and psychiatric disorders. She served on the exam committee for the National Certification Board for Music Therapy (CBMT) as both a member and Committee Chair from 2001-2006, and as an elected member of the CBMT National Board of Directors from 2009-2013. She has also served as President and Vice President of the Midwestern Region of the American Music Therapy Association. Dr. Hurt-Thaut has numerous research publications in the area of music and motor control as well as ten book chapters highlighting specific applications of neurologic music therapy to her credit.
This course will be taught in person by Dr. Corene Hurt-Thaut and Dr. Michael Thaut.
For full faculty bios, please visit our Faculty page.
The 32-hour Institute will provide the board-certified music therapist with 38 CMTE credits that can be applied towards recertification. Your certificate of completion can be submitted as proof of your attendance and participation. Completion of this course does not ensure that the participant is currently a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC). Verify music therapy board certification status at www.cbmt.org
For more information about the curriculum, course objectives, and training schedule, visit http://nmtacademy.co, or contact Kimberly Albanowski at nmt@nmtacademy.co
The training is open to professionals and advanced students. It’s not for the general public but for those in related fields (e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology) or final-year students in relevant programs
Note for Students:
Students who complete the training while enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate music therapy program, prior to board certification or completion of their professional training as a music therapist, will need to attend an NMT™ Clinical Practice Workshop to receive their NMT™ designation. After completing their music therapy training, NMT™ students are eligible to register for a Clinical Practice Workshop at a discounted rate.
The fee covers an electronic copy of required training materials and there are ~4 hours of pre-training work. The certificate requires full attendance and passing a final test.
After your registration, we will send you an invoice to complete your payment via bank transfer and finalize your attendance. No alternative payment methods (such as credit cards or online portals) are accepted.
Completing the training does not allow you to practice outside your existing professional license. For example, a speech-language pathologist can use the techniques within their field but cannot call themselves a music therapist.
Participants must sign a 5-year license agreement with the Academy to practice the NMT™ system and use its designation.
Full, on-time attendance on all days is mandatory to receive the certificate. Participants must also complete afinal written test within 30 daysafter the workshop.
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