Music Therapy Market Report 2026

The music therapy market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.58 billion in 2025 to $4.06 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing recognition of alternative therapies, growing mental health awareness, adoption of music therapy in rehabilitation programs, expansion of special education services, rising demand for non-pharmacological treatments.

The music therapy market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.68 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing integration of technology in therapy delivery, rising demand for remote mental health services, expansion of music therapy applications in chronic care, growing investment in holistic wellness programs, increasing acceptance of creative therapies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of digital music therapy platforms, rising adoption of personalized therapeutic music programs, growing integration of music therapy in mental health care, expansion of remote and virtual therapy sessions, enhanced focus on evidence-based therapeutic outcomes.

The growing prevalence of mental health issues is expected to drive the expansion of the music therapy market in the coming years. Factors contributing to the rise in mental health concerns include increased stress, societal pressures, greater awareness and diagnosis, and the effects of modern life and technology. Music therapy helps address these issues by offering a creative outlet for expression, reducing stress and anxiety, improving mood, and promoting overall emotional well-being through structured musical activities. For example, in November 2023, the National Health Service (NHS), a UK-based healthcare organization, reported that approximately 1 in 5 children and young people aged 8 to 25 were likely to have a mental disorder. This included 20.3% of those aged 8 to 16, 23.3% of individuals aged 17 to 19, and 21.7% of those aged 20 to 25. Consequently, the rising incidence of mental health issues is fueling the growth of the music therapy market.

Leading companies in the music therapy market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, including music therapy programs that enhance patient engagement, improve emotional well-being, and achieve better therapeutic outcomes across various environments. Music therapy programs are structured interventions that use music to promote physical, emotional, cognitive, or social well-being in both clinical and non-clinical settings. In August 2024, the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), a US-based organization of post-secondary music institutions, introduced the Accredited Music Therapy Program. This program is designed to equip students for careers in music therapy, enabling them to take the national board exam and become licensed, board-certified music therapists (MT-BC) upon graduation.

In December 2023, Warner Music Group, a U.S.-based music entertainment company, partnered with MediMusic to explore the therapeutic potential of music in alleviating pain, anxiety, and stress. This partnership represents WMG's initial entry into music therapy and aims to conduct a series of randomized controlled trials in the United States and the United Kingdom. MediMusic, a UK-based developer of a medical technology platform, uses soothing music to help patients manage pain, anxiety, and stress.

Major companies operating in the music therapy market report are Nordoff-Robbins, Bay Area Music Therapy, MusicWorx Inc, Coast Music Therapy, Creative Harmony Music Therapy, Harmony Music Therapy LLC, Heart and Harmony Music Therapy, Melodic Connections, Music Therapy Services of Austin, NeuroRhythm Music Therapy Services LLC, Roman Music Therapy Services LLC, Tuned In Music Therapy, WB Music Therapy LLC, Sound Health Music Therapy, Crescendo Music Therapy, Therapeutic Rhythms Music Therapy, Music and Wellness Therapy, Inspired Music Therapy, Serenity Music Therapy, Healing Notes Music Therapy, Harmonia Music Therapy.

North America was the largest region in the music therapy market in 2025. The regions covered in the music therapy market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the music therapy market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The music therapy market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as music and movement therapy, individual therapy sessions, therapeutic music listening, related therapeutic interventions, and educational programs. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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