Our Values
At Sound Starts, our values guide the way we build relationships, support growth, communicate with families, and create meaningful music therapy experiences. They shape not only what we do, but how we show up for the people we serve.
Why We’re Here
Our clients grow bright and strong through music.
Sound Starts provides high-quality music therapy and adapted music lessons for Autistic individuals and people with developmental, communication, social, emotional, and learning support needs.
What Guides Us
These values guide our sessions, our team culture, and the way we partner with families, schools, and communities.
Supporting Our Community
Our passion is to make music therapy services widely accessible to our community. We approach our work and relationships with collaboration, caring, understanding, and patience. We welcome and accept people of all cultures, identities and backgrounds.
Embracing Positivity
We prioritize celebrating both our clients and our team! We embrace challenges with honesty and transparency, acknowledging difficulties as they arise. When setbacks happen, we focus on resilience—reframing challenges, finding solutions and growing stronger together.
Experiencing Growth
Our team is open to new experiences and focused on developing our skills. We aim to grow with our clients, develop in our roles, and adapt to the changing needs of the business. Flexibility is important to us, helping us navigate challenges and continue improving along the way.
Modeling Leadership
Music can support regulation through rhythm, structure, movement, Leadership is not a position or title. Rather, a mindset that develops as a result of cultivating our core values – taking ownership, experiencing growth, supporting our community, and embracing positivity. Our team members lead within and beyond their roles by exemplifying outstanding character and competence which in turn creates trust.
Taking Ownership
Our passion to provide music therapy services is fueled by our team members who surpass expectations and go the extra mile for our clients, our team and those around us. Each team member respects that their actions impact others. Initiative, drive, communication, and follow through are necessary to move all parts of the company forward.
What Makes Us Unique
Center-Based Services
Families can access welcoming, music-filled spaces designed for therapy, adapted lessons, groups, and creative musical support.
A Team Approach
Clients benefit from the experience, creativity, and collaboration of an entire team of music therapists.
Long-Lasting Relationships
We value lasting relationships with the children, families, schools, and communities we serve.
Ready to Connect with Sound Starts?
We’d love to help you learn more about our team, services, and the best starting place for your child, school, or organization.
Whether you’re exploring music therapy, adapted lessons, group programs, school partnerships, or another type of support, our team is here to answer your questions and help you take the next step.