Music Therapy

The Music Therapy Program is one of the expressive therapies programs that helps to make your child’s experience more manageable, meaningful and fun.

Music Therapy Program

Lorrie Kubicek talks about her experiences with the Music Therapy Program at Mass General for Children.


Lorrie KubicekSpecialty: Team Lead, Expressive Therapies & Music Therapist, Pediatrics

Education/Training: BA, Music Therapy

Certification: Board Certified Music Therapist

Years in practice: 15 years

Years at MGfC: 11 years

What drew you to your specialty?:

Ever since a young age, I have wanted to use my love of music to help people. Music therapy, the evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individual goals, was the perfect career to fulfill that need. Then, as a young adult, I was introduced to the pediatric hematology/oncology population through my work at Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. This experience showed me the importance of laughter, fun, singing and dancing, empowerment and normalcy in helping a child regain their joy and support their health. As a music therapist at MGfC, I get to witness this process every day.

Favorite part of your job:

My favorite part of my job is helping a child reduce their fear. Though the relationship that is built, and through the universality and joy of music, I often get to witness pediatric patients’ first smiles during their treatment process. That is true gift to be a part of.

What you’d like to tell patients/family members about integrative therapies/your specialty:

Music therapy is practiced by board certified music therapists who have completed an approved music therapy program. Goals for pediatric patients and families often include decreasing fear and anxiety, increasing empowerment, supporting emotional expression, increasing physical rehabilitation and developing/supporting coping skills. This is done through active music making, singing, learning a new instrument, song writing, recording and many other music interventions. No musical skill is necessary.