Music Therapy Internship

Overlymusical, LLC is happy to offer an internship to music therapy students. Our internship was nationally rostered by AMTA in June 2020. This is an intense and fun program where interns gain experience working with both groups and individuals across diverse settings—ranging from adults in addiction recovery to early childhood development and more.

Internship start dates are flexible, and we accept applications year-round. Up to four interns are accepted each year, typically starting every three months. You’ll learn alongside a senior intern and later have the opportunity to mentor others.

Applicants should demonstrate:

  • Interest in working with a variety of clients
  • Proficiency in piano, guitar, autoharp, and voice
  • Versatility in musical styles
  • A basic understanding of therapeutic approaches

Interview Process
Selected applicants will:
1. Answer clinical interview questions.
2. Demonstrate piano, guitar, and voice skills (two prepared songs).
3. Lead a musical improvisation with the internship director.

Applicants will first need to fill in an application. If this link does not work for you please e-mail Heather at overlymusical@gmail.com Those selected for an interview will:

For more information on our internship please refer to our Fact sheet and/or our Instagram page @overlymusical. The video below is about my private practice and tips on how to start your own. It may be helpful in deciding if you want to intern with me.

Feedback from Past interns:

“I highly recommend Overly Musical, LLC as a great internship site that will thoroughly prepare interns to work in the music therapy profession. The diversity of clientele and treatment settings created a challenging, richly rewarding experience.  Heather’s supervisory style is encouraging and supportive; a perfect balance of structure and freedom to explore/grow professionally. Even though I will be working primarily with older adults and hospice, I feel that developing a repertoire of songs and interventions for diverse populations has prepared me for any opportunities to include patients’ family members in treatment when appropriate.” -Wendy Jepsen April 2024