Janet Robertson M.A., MT-BC
Music Therapist
Janet Robertson is a music therapist with over 30 years of experience working with a variety of
individuals with various levels of disability and learning differences. She holds a Master’s Degree from
Hahnemann University, now Drexel University, in Music Therapy and a Bachelor’s Degree from Messiah
College in Psychology with a minor in music. She is board-certified through the Certification Board of
Music Therapy and participates in regular training opportunities to keep updated with new research and
information in the field.
She brings to NJ School of Music a history of working in other community music schools in the area and
other settings including senior centers, preschools and community mental health outpatient centers.
She offers a person-centered approach to each session and includes families in the process when
applicable. In addition, she encourages coordination of goals with other modalities such as speech,
occupational and physical therapy approaches. Each session is tailored to the unique needs, abilities,
and interests of the student. Activities such as songwriting, playing rhythm instruments and singing
allow opportunities for creativity and self-expression.
While violin was her main instrument, Janet plays piano, guitar, autoharp, ukelele. She combines a
variety of percussion instruments and singing to engage students in participation. She incorporates
aspects of mindfulness, such as breathing techniques for self-regulation and grounding techniques to
help students calm and focus attention. She enjoys working with all types of students and has a unique
perspective when working with students on the Autism spectrum.
Janet enjoys cycling, reading books, gardening, volunteering with local non-profit agencies and spending
time with her husband and three children who are triplets and her dog Snickers.
For more information, please visit:
NJ Association for Music Therapy
Certification Board for Music Therapists
Janet Practices: Music Therapy
Sessions with Janet are available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the NJ School of Music in Cherry Hill.