Music therapists’ attitudes and actions regarding the LGBTQ community: A preliminary report

• Music therapists’ attitudes toward the LGBTQ community are assessed.
• Findings indicate music therapists are increasingly aware of the LGBTQ community.
• Further education regarding the LGBTQ community is warranted.

This is a preliminary report on survey research currently being conducted by a team of music therapists across the United States. The study's purpose was to explore the attitudes and actions of music therapists across the globe in regards to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning (LGBTQ) clients, coworkers, and students. The survey questions were designed to explore areas of knowledge as well as deficits in order to direct future educational offerings for music therapists and music therapy students. These results are preliminary, reflecting the first 2 months the survey was open representing a total of 409 respondents. Results indicate a need for further education and training of music therapists regarding LGBTQ issues.