Classic City Music Therapy, LLC
Music therapy private practice serving the Greater Athens area, with a passion for engaging clients across the lifespan.
See how music therapy could benefit your family or facility!
Waverly Noble, MT-BC
Hi there! My name is Waverly Noble and I am a board-certified music therapist, as well as the owner of Classic City Music Therapy.
I am a graduate of the University of Georgia (go dawgs!) and completed my internship at Healing Hearts Music Therapy in Tallahassee, Florida.
My clinical training included work in a variety of populations, including early childhood, school systems, EBDs, psych, older adults/ memory care, and individual clients. I am a firm believer in neurodivergent affirming care and meeting my clients where they are.
When I am not practicing music therapy, you can find me directing Triple Threat, a children’s musical theatre company at the Studio, eating at one of my favorite Athens restaurants, or hanging out with my cats, Banjo and Coda
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What is music therapy?
According to the American Music Therapy Association, music therapy is the “clinical & evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program”. Common goals in music therapy include:
- cognitive goals
- physical/ motor goals
- social goals
- emotional goals
- communication goals
Music therapists have received a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Music Therapy and have completed 1200 clinical hours, as well as passed their board-certification exam and obtained licensure. We work closely with families to assess the interests, strengths, and areas of need of our clients, planning their goals accordingly. Music is highly motivating and can often elicit different responses from clients than other therapies.
Music therapy with Classic City Music Therapy is FUN, client-led, and neurodiversity affirming.
Adapted lessons
In addition to music therapy services, Classic City Music Therapy offers voice lessons for neurotypical and neurodivergent clients alike.
Ms. Waverly is a classically trained vocalist who studied under the direction of Dr. Elizabeth Knight at the University of Georgia. She is the current Music Director of Triple Threat Musical Theatre Company and director of Shining Starz Musical Theatre Company at the Studio Athens.
At Classic City Music Therapy, both neurotypical and neurodivergent students are welcome. The student’s goals are planned collaboratively with Ms. Waverly to create a fun and motivating environment for growth.
We are currently accepting new students!
If you are interested in voice lessons, please send us an email at the link below:
Payment Options
Classic City Music Therapy accepts self-pay. Send us an email to learn more and receive a quote.
We do not currently accept insurance, as music therapy is considered out-of-network for all private insurance companies.
However, we DO accept bill waivers including: -the Katie Beckett waiver-NOW/ COMP waiver
Grants and scholarship opportunities are also often great sources of funding for music therapy. Here are some organizations that offer grants and scholarships in the state of Georgia:
For any child with a disability:
The Bobby Dodd Institution Oracle Health Foundation
Family Support Services Chive Charities (specifically for kids with rare medical diagnoses)
Anchor of Hope Foundation Champions for Children
ASD Specific:
Contact Us
We’d love to assess whether music therapy is a good fit for you!
Email:
classiccitymt@gmail.com
@classiccitymt
Resources
Classic City Music Therapy- FAQs
Music Therapy Fact Sheets
These fact sheets from the American Music Therapy Association contain specific information about music therapy for individual populations.
Music Therapy in Special Education
Music Therapy in Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health