Services and Rates

Emma Makes Music is truly passionate about crafting tailored music services that resonate with your whānau or organisation's unique journey. From specialised music therapy sessions that support well-being, to engaging educational workshops and personalised bespoke song creation, it offers a diverse range of programmes.

Therapy Sessions at The Nest

  • Fundholders: $120/hour + GST (if applicable)

  • Non-fundholders: $90/hour + GST (if applicable)

  • Groups $160 (4 Maximum, with 1 support person required ) - 45 minute session

Sessions include 45 minutes of active music therapy plus 15 minutes for administration, planning, and reporting.
Longer or shorter sessions and custom rates can be discussed.

Therapy Sessions Outside The Nest (Mobile or Off-site)

  • Individual Fundholders: $130/hour + GST (if applicable)

  • Non-fundholders: $100/hour + GST (if applicable)

  • Mileage: Charged at $0.95/km (departing NCMA)

School Group/Individual Packages

  • Starting at $250 per hour (minimum 2 hours; max 6 students per group)*

  • Includes GST and travel if applicable

  • individual sessions to be discussed on a case-by-case basis

    *A typical work day for a travelling music therapist starts well before arriving at the venue. It involves the planning and use of personal instruments and technology, session planning and design, research, engaging in school documentation/meetings, setting up the space - and then the pack down process, repacking, and administration. Travel within the Nelson region is included within the cost of the service.

Workshops / Professional Development

  • $400 plus GST (2-hour workshop, up to 8 participants)

  • $20 per additional participant

  • Topics include music-making, social connection, learning through play, and goal setting

  • Mileage charged at $0.95/km (departing NCMA)

Presentations

  • Up to 1 hour — $200 + travel + GST (if applicable)

  • Presentations are tailored to your organisation’s particular needs

Clinical Supervision

  • $90/hour + GST (if applicable) (online sessions)

Bespoke Song Creation

  • Please contact Emma for more information.

Funding Options

Targeted funding can often be used to access music therapy services. Please contact your key support or reach out to Emma at emmamakesmusicnz@outlook.com to discuss your options.

Cancellations

Late Cancellations & Missed Appointments
Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice may incur a 50% session fee.
Missed appointments without notice (no-shows) may be charged the full session fee.

Illness or Emergencies
We understand unexpected situations arise. If you or your child are unwell or an urgent matter occurs, please contact Emma as soon as possible. Compassionate and flexible approaches will be taken wherever possible.

Clinician Cancellations
If Emma needs to cancel a session, there will be no charge, and we will aim to reschedule at a convenient time for you.