Bluetooth headphones are recommended for listeners whose safety could be at risk and/or music listening experience could be interrupted by become entangled in headphone wires.When ML is to be delivered via headphones, the style of headphones should be selected based upon the listener’s comfort and safety.ML should be delivered at a volume controlled at 65dB or lower.ML is defined as any music listening experience and includes PML, BML and LML.LML is defined as engaging in music listening as an activity for leisure and/or entertainment.BML is defined as music listening intended as an unobtrusive accompaniment to some activity such as eating or to help facilitate a type of atmosphere.PML is designed to support the individualized needs of the listener.
PML is defined as music selections chosen from an individual listener’s preferences and life experiences.It is important to note the difference between Personalized Music Listening (PML), Background Music Listening (BML), Leisure Music Listening (LML) and Music Listening (ML). The recommendations below should always be used in consultation with the listener’s health team, including but not limited to physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, audiologists and music therapists. The AMTA Music Listening Guidelines are intended to provide guidance to individuals engaging or assisting others in regular music listening to address physiological, psychological, communicative, behavioral, educational, and/or wellness needs. Coalitions & Partnerships - for membersĪmerican Music Therapy Association Music Listening Guidelines.Arthur Flagler Fultz Research Award from AMTA.Scholarship Opportunities for AMTA Members.Education and Clinical Training Information.