Welcome to InTandem Music Therapy

Building lasting relationships with music.

Offering individual music therapy & adaptive instrument lessons for children and teens. Sessions are personalized, relational, and grounded in each young person’s strengths and interests. We focus on building confidence & emotional awareness as well as fostering a sustainable relationship to music that extends into other areas of their lives.

The Story Behind the Name

“In Tandem” means side by side. Learning isn’t something done to people — it’s something we build with them.

Our Approach: Relational Learning in Action

At InTandem, learning is a partnership, not a hierarchy. We practice relational learning—an approach that centres on building a deep ‘working alliance’ between the therapist and the individual. By co-constructing the work we do together, we foster a supportive environment where trust is the foundation for every new skill gained.

Our mission is to empower every client to engage deeply with their learning, to feel capable and in control of their growth, and to build a foundation for a confident, self-directed life.

Who We Work With

InTandem offers support that centres each client’s emotional world, learning needs, and personal growth. We specialize in working with children, youth, and adults who benefit from approaches that honour their strengths, differences, and ways of being.

We’re especially passionate about supporting neurodivergent clients and those who experience systemic barriers. Our experience includes working with people navigating:

What is Music Therapy?

It’s common for many folks to be unfamiliar with music therapy! The Canadian Association of Music Therapy defines music therapy as “a discipline in which credentialed professionals (MTAs) use music purposefully within therapeutic relationships to support development, health, and well-being”. Here, we share a bit about what music therapy really is, and what it takes to become a music therapist.