Roman Music Therapy Services

What Roman Music Therapy Services does

Roman Music Therapy Services, LLC is a Wakefield, Massachusetts-based independent music therapy agency founded in 2006 by Meredith Roman Pizzi that delivers clinical and community-based music therapy across the full human lifespan, from infancy through end-of-life care. The firm employs approximately 30 team members, including 11 Board Certified Music Therapists (MT-BC), and operates from a single physical center at 333 North Avenue, Wakefield, while providing off-site services across 100+ municipalities in Eastern Massachusetts and offering virtual sessions via Zoom. Its core clinical offerings — Individual Music Therapy ($150-$235 per 45-minute session), Group Music Therapy, and Young Adult Music Therapy Group ($780 per 3-month session) — are delivered under the proprietary Music Therapy Pyramid Framework (Pizzi, 2016), a theoretical model that validates service delivery across advanced clinical, clinical, preventative, promotive, and universal tiers. The platform is anchored by three registered branded programs: Sprouting Melodies® (early childhood, ages 0-5), Staff Beats® (corporate wellness), and Project Harmony Chorus (inclusive adult community music), supplemented by an AMTA National Roster internship, clinical supervision, continuing education (CMTE-approved), business coaching, and transformational retreats.

The business is a multi-segment professional services firm monetizing through fee-for-service clinical sessions, recurring group subscriptions, contracted related-service agreements with 60+ public and private school districts (Boston, Cambridge, Lawrence, Lynn, Lexington Public Schools, among others) and healthcare/human-service agencies (New England Center for Children, Cotting School, Beverly School for the Deaf), corporate wellness workshops, and licensing/training revenue from the Raising Harmony sister company that distributes the Sprouting Melodies curriculum online. Go-to-market combines a direct-to-consumer intake flow (HubSpot-scheduled calls, website, phone) with field/enterprise contracting to schools, municipalities, and organizations; clients pay out-of-pocket with insurance not accepted, and payment plans or scholarships are available. Marketing is built on content (blog, email newsletter), organic social (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), AMTA and regional conference participation, and the founder's public-speaking profile. Ownership is concentrated with founder Meredith Pizzi (also Executive Advisor), with no disclosed institutional capital, no parent company, and no public listing; the firm is bootstrapped and operates as an LLC domiciled in Massachusetts.

Name

Roman Music Therapy Services

Legal name

Roman Music Therapy Services, LLC

Website

https://romanmusictherapy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Roman Music Therapy Services is a Wakefield, Massachusetts-based independent music therapy agency, founded in 2006, delivering clinical music therapy and branded programs (Sprouting Melodies, Staff Beats, Project Harmony) to schools, healthcare organizations, families, and corporate clients across Eastern Massachusetts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Therapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Therapy (Educational/Developmental Programs) (EDAMANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Childhood Music Education (Ages 0–7) (EDAMANAD), Outpatient Rehabilitation & Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy Centers (HLAFABAB)

Keywords

• Music therapy services
• Clinical music therapy
• Early childhood music
• Corporate wellness programs
• Community music programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Wakefield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Music Therapy Sessions: Billable clinical sessions for individuals of all ages with various physical, developmental, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. Services provided in-center and off-site.
2. Group Music Therapy Programs: Ongoing group sessions including Young Adult Music Therapy Group ($780 per 3-month session) and other specialized group programming.
3. Sprouting Melodies® Classes: Age-specific music classes for infants, toddlers, siblings, and preschoolers (ages 0-5) with sessions running 4-8 weeks, provided year-round (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall).
4. Project Harmony Chorus: Community chorus programs for adults with pricing based on participation model (individual, small group up to 4, or group up to 8 participants). Monthly subscription ranging from $340-$901.25.
5. School District Contract Services: Contracted music therapy services for public and private schools as related services on IEPs, integrated programs, and afterschool offerings.
6. Staff Beats® Corporate Wellness: Workplace wellness workshops (2-hour or 4-hour sessions) for team building, stress reduction, and employee engagement.
7. Private Events (Birthday Parties): Music therapy birthday parties: $350 for off-site (up to 15 guests), $600 for in-center (up to 1.5 hours).
8. Clinical Supervision: Individual clinical music therapy supervision sessions ($225 per session) and package deals (3 sessions for $625, 5 sessions for $1,025).
9. Music Therapy Business Coaching: Business coaching services for music therapy entrepreneurs, including Music Therapy Business Owner Mastermind Peer Groups.
10. Sprouting Melodies Training: Training program for music therapists in the Sprouting Melodies model, offered through sister company Raising Harmony.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Roman Music Therapy Services delivers evidence-based clinical music therapy to individuals, families, schools, healthcare organizations, and corporate clients across Eastern Massachusetts. Core offerings include Individual Music Therapy, Group Music Therapy, the Sprouting Melodies® early childhood program (ages 0–5), Project Harmony Chorus for adults with disabilities, Staff Beats® workplace wellness, clinical supervision, an AMTA internship program, and continuing education. Services are provided in-center at Wakefield, off-site throughout the region, and virtually via Zoom.

Product overview

Roman Music Therapy Services offers a comprehensive suite of music therapy programs and services spanning the full human lifespan. The company operates a platform-plus-modules architecture anchored by core clinical services (Individual Music Therapy, Group Music Therapy) supplemented by specialized branded programs. The flagship branded offerings include: Sprouting Melodies® (award-winning early childhood music classes for ages 0-5), Project Harmony Chorus (inclusive adult community music programs), and Staff Beats® (corporate wellness and team-building workshops). Additional modules include clinical supervision, an eight-month internship program, business coaching, transformational retreats, continuing education, public speaking engagements, school district partnerships, and virtual therapy services. The company serves clients from infancy through end-of-life, with services delivered at its Wakefield, MA center, off-site throughout Eastern Massachusetts, and virtually. All services are delivered by Board Certified Music Therapists (MT-BC).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Staff Beats: Corporate wellness workshop program focused on team building, stress reduction, and employee engagement using music-based experiences. Registered trademark of Roman Music Therapy Services, LLC.
• Sprouting Melodies
• Project Harmony

Products and services

• Sprouting Melodies® Award-winning early childhood music program for infants, toddlers, siblings, and preschoolers ages 0-5. Classes are taught by Board Certified Music Therapists trained in the Sprouting Melodies program and stimulate musical, social, physical, and emotional growth through song, instrument play, and movement. Includes Super Sprouts extension for older children ages 3.5-7. Classes run 4-8 weeks year-round with drop-in options at $10 per child.
• Project Harmony Chorus Inclusive community chorus programs designed for adults and transition-age youth (ages 18-22), with and without disabilities. Subscription pricing ranges from $340 per month (individual) to $901.25 per month (up to 8 participants) for a 10-month program. Foster creative self-expression and peer connection.
• Staff Beats® Workplace wellness and team-building programming using music therapy principles to build connections, energy, and social capital. Includes Create & Connect (2-hour team experience), Lead & Grow (2-hour manager workshop), and Engage & Transform (4-hour workshop) programs. Delivered on-site or virtually.
• Individual Music Therapy Personalized clinical music therapy for individuals of all ages with various physical, developmental, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. Services delivered in-center at the Wakefield location ($150 per 45-minute session) or off-site (starting at $195 per session, up to $235/session depending on distance). Delivered by Board Certified Music Therapists.
• Group Music Therapy Therapeutic music programs utilizing music as a platform for communication, facilitating successful social interaction and personal growth. Programs delivered in schools, community agencies, hospitals, and organizations.
• Young Adult Music Therapy Group Group therapy for individuals ages 16-29 with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other developmental disabilities. Uses clinical activities including instrument play, collaborative songwriting, and improvisation to foster expressive language, social skills, and peer relationships. Priced at $780 per 3-month session, payable upfront or split into $260 monthly payments.
• Private Parties Music-filled birthday party experiences led by Board Certified Music Therapists. Off-site parties cost $350 (up to 15 guests, including 15 min instrument exploration and 45 min structured music-making); in-center parties cost $600 for 1.5 hours. Available Monday through Saturday.
• Music Therapy for School Districts Contracted music therapy services for public and private schools including individual therapy as a Related Service, group therapy, IEP-driven services, and programmatic enhancement. Partners with 60+ school districts throughout Eastern Massachusetts including Boston, Lawrence, Cambridge, Lynn, and Lexington Public Schools.
• In-Services, Workshops, and Presentations Interactive workshops and in-service training for educators, support groups, parent organizations, and staff development. Topics include music therapy as a related service, early literacy skills, and behavioral support.
• Summer Explorers Summer programming for children ages 5-10 providing music therapy experiences during Extended School Year services.
• Clinical Music Therapy Supervision Professional clinical supervision services for music therapists offered by four Faculty Supervisors. Individual supervision sessions priced at $225 per session, with package deals of 3 sessions for $625 (save $50) and 5 sessions for $1,025 (save $100). Also includes form template packages for operations and human resources.
• Music Therapy Internship AMTA National Roster Internship — an eight-month, full-time clinical training program including a $250 monthly stipend, paid AMTA membership, and Sprouting Melodies training included.
• Business Coaching Coaching services for music therapy business owners, including individual coaching and the Music Therapy Business Owner Mastermind Peer Group, led by founder Meredith Pizzi.
• Transformational Retreats Professional retreats hosted around the United States, including four-day Wine Country retreats for business owners and weekend retreats for professional caregivers.
• Continuing Education CMTE courses approved through the Certification Board for Music Therapists (Provider P-118), offered in-person and through Raising Harmony online training.
• Presentations & Public Speaking Keynote addresses, workshops, and presentations delivered by Board Certified Music Therapists for professional and consumer audiences. Founder Meredith Pizzi is a sought-after speaker regionally and nationally.
• Virtual Music Therapy Services Online music therapy options including one-on-one virtual sessions, group virtual sessions, virtual celebrations, and virtual celebrations at work, delivered via Zoom.

Quantifiable outcome

• Since 2006, improved lives of children, adults and seniors through goal-driven, meaningful music therapy services

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Raising HarmonyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Sister company co-founded by Meredith Pizzi in 2012 to provide training to music therapists, parents, and early childhood professionals on using music therapy strategies and tools with young children. Offers Sprouting Melodies Online Training and additional courses in music therapy and early childhood.
• School Districts (60+)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with municipalities, public schools, and private educational institutions across Eastern Massachusetts for music therapy service delivery as related services on IEPs, integrated programs, and afterschool offerings.
• Healthcare and Human Service OrganizationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted music therapy services for healthcare facilities, residential programs, day programs, and organizations including hospitals, hospice programs, and senior living communities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy: A leading nonprofit music therapy center with multiple US locations delivering individual and group music therapy services across the lifespan. Directly comparable in clinical service model, training programs, and population focus (developmental disabilities, mental health, dementia).
• Music Together: The dominant franchised early childhood music program for children ages 0-8 and caregivers, with thousands of licensed centers globally. Direct competitor to Sprouting Melodies® with comparable class format, parent-child participation, and recurring subscription revenue model.
• Kindermusik: Internationally licensed early childhood music and movement program for ages 0-7, delivered by licensed educators through community centers. Closely comparable to Sprouting Melodies in audience, recurring class structure, and licensing/franchise growth model.
• A Place to Be: Virginia-based music therapy nonprofit serving individuals with disabilities, illness, and aging-related challenges through individual and group sessions. Directly comparable mission, clinical model, and population focus (developmental disabilities, autism, hospice), though operating in a different geography.
• The Music Settlement: Cleveland-based nonprofit music therapy provider with a 100+ year history offering individual therapy, group programs, and early childhood music classes. Comparable in mission (music therapy for special needs, early childhood education), program breadth, and community-based delivery model.
• Institute for Music and Neurologic Function: Music therapy research and clinical center focused on neurologic conditions including dementia, stroke, and Parkinson's. Comparable in its specialization on memory care and neurologic music therapy, overlapping with RMTS's memory care and rehabilitation service lines.
• MusicWorx: California-based music therapy consulting agency providing clinical music therapy services, supervision, and internship programs. Comparable in business coaching, supervision services, and contractor-based service delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Berklee College of Music - Music Therapy Program: Major collegiate music therapy training program that also operates a community music therapy clinic in Boston. Comparable as an educator of MT-BC clinicians and as a clinical provider serving overlapping Boston-area populations, though structured as an academic institution rather than an independent agency.

Others

• Main Street Sites: Registration and class management platform used by RMTS to run Sprouting Melodies class sign-ups. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler for early childhood music and enrichment programs; included as a vendor/partner rather than a competitor.

Emerging players

• Tufts University Music Therapy Program: New England collegiate music therapy training program producing MT-BC graduates and operating clinical placements. Comparable as a regional educator of the MT-BC talent pool and as a potential competitor for Eastern Massachusetts clinical contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RomanMusicTherapyServices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roman-music-therapy-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/romanmusictherapy
• Xx.com/romanmts

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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