Music therapy is a field that uses music as a therapeutic tool to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. Music therapists use a variety of techniques, such as listening to music, creating music, or playing instruments, to help clients achieve goals such as improving communication skills, reducing stress or anxiety, and enhancing physical coordination. Music therapy can be applied in a wide range of settings, including hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and mental health facilities, and can benefit people of all ages and abilities. Research in music therapy explores the effectiveness of different interventions and techniques, as well as the underlying mechanisms of how music affects the brain and body.