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Melissa Reed

Biography

Melissa Reed is an Associate Clinical Professor in Music Therapy at 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ÌýUniversity and the manager of the on-campus Lipson Music Therapy Clinic. Reed also serves as the on- and off-campus clinical coordinator.ÌýShe has worked at 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ÌýUniversityÌýsince 2007, starting as adjunct faculty in music education and becoming a full time faculty member in music therapy in 2016. Melissa is currently the advisor for AMTAS-Naz. In 2021 Melissa co-founded the InterProfessional Animal-assisted Wellness (IPAW) Collaborative. Melissa and her dog Rosie are a registered pet therapy team with Pet Partners.

Prior to becoming a member of the 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ÌýUniversity faculty, Melissa spent 15 years working as a board-certified music therapist and music teacher in the Rochester area. Melissa has worked extensively with children with diverse needs in the music therapy and music education settings and is a sought after clinician on this topic. She has presented for music professionals on the national, regional, and state level.

Melissa Reed received a Master of Science in Education and a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy and Music Education from 91ÖÆÆ¬³§. In 2010, Melissa was awarded the Outstanding Music Educator Award in the field of Classroom Music by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.ÌýÌý

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  • Music Therapy
  • Manager of the Lipson Music Therapy Clinic

Education

  • 91ÖÆÆ¬³§,ÌýM.S.Ed.Ìý
  • 91ÖÆÆ¬³§,ÌýB.M.