For more than three decades, the Victoria Conservatory of Music has been a leader in music therapy—using music as a powerful tool to support health, connection, and wellbeing across our community.
Music therapy is a clinical, evidence-based practice delivered by trained and accredited music therapists. Sessions are designed to support individual goals—emotional, physical, cognitive, or social—through meaningful and intentional musical experiences. No musical background is required; the focus is on connection, expression, and growth.
A Legacy of Expertise and Innovation
With over 30 years of experience, the Conservatory’s music therapy programs are grounded in professional excellence and compassionate care. Our therapists bring deep expertise and creativity to their work, continually evolving their practice to meet the needs of individuals, families, and community partners.
A key milestone in this growth is the 10-year anniversary of offering music therapy at our Westhills, Langford location, expanding access to services for individuals and families in the West Shore. This reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation, accessibility, and community-based care.
Who Music Therapy Is For — and Why It Matters
Music therapy supports people of all ages and abilities, including:
- Children with developmental or learning differences
- Youth and adults experiencing mental health challenges
- Individuals with disabilities or complex health needs
- Seniors seeking connection, memory support, or emotional wellbeing
Music has a unique ability to engage the brain—supporting communication, emotional regulation, memory, and movement. For many people, music therapy offers a way to connect and communicate when words are not enough.
This Music Therapy Awareness Month, we celebrate 30+ years of music therapy at the Victoria Conservatory, alongside 10 years of music therapy in Westhills, and the meaningful impact this work continues to have across our region.
Learn more about music therapy and how to support the Centre for Music Therapy and Wellness at https://vcm.bc.ca/centre-for-music-therapy/
Photo alt text: Dr. Johanne Brodeur shares a laugh with a young Music Therapy client. The client is wearing an orange Tigger costume (from Winnie the Pooh) and touches the strings of a red ukulele that Johanne holds up for them.
