Music Therapy Matters is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides home-based music therapy services to children in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area with a variety of special needs including children with diagnoses of autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and other genetic and/or neurological disorders.Our MissionTo provide quality music therapy services to assist children with special needs in acquiring the necessary skills to live purposeful lives as active members of their community.Our Vision Improve quality of life for children with special needs through evidence-based music therapy services Enhance public awareness about the benefits of music therapy Increase availability of music therapy services for children with special needs regardless of economic status Advance the field of music therapy through ongoing research and continuing educationOur Values Respect for the worth and dignity of all individuals Belief that all individuals with special needs deserve to have the services they need to live purposeful lives as active members in their community Provide high-quality music therapy services Maintain transparency, integrity, and honesty in all that we do Sustain responsible stewardship of resources Commitment to excellence and to maintaining the public trust