Adrienne Flight

Adrienne Flight is an Assistant Professor of Music Therapy at Berklee College of Music and the Music Therapy Coordinator at Brookline Music School. She serves on the advisory board of the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education and was Immediate Past President of the New England Region of the American Music Therapy Association (2019–2023).

• PhD in Expressive Therapies, Lesley University (2023)
• Master of Music Therapy, Wilfrid Laurier University (2006)
• Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy, Université du Québec à Montréal (2004)

Her research focuses on closing the research-practice gap in music therapy through educational pedagogy, neurologic music therapy, and trauma-informed interventions. She advocates for accessible arts education and clinical practice innovation.

Recent trends in her publications emphasize undergraduate music therapy research training, student engagement, and practical implementation of evidence-based methods.

• 2023 Service Award, New England Region of the American Music Therapy Association
• 2021 Dean's Award for Pedagogical Collaboration
• 2021 Music Therapy Perspectives Graduate Research Award

Dr. Flight advises on the Brookline Music School clinical practice and serves on the American Music Therapy Association regional board. She integrates therapeutic crisis intervention in her clinical work and pedagogy.