Brandon Benguaich

Brandon Benguaich is a Board-Certified Music Therapist and licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor at the University of Rhode Island, specializing in the intersection of music, mental health, and addiction treatment. He maintains extensive clinical experience across mental health facilities, long-term care institutions, and pediatric settings while presenting regionally on therapeutic applications in addiction recovery.

His academic preparation includes:

• Master of Music Therapy (M.M.T.) from Wilfrid Laurier University (2018), concentrating in music psychotherapy with graduate research on the Latin American Music Therapy Congress history
• Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Music Education from the University of Toronto (2016), studying double bass under Toronto Symphony Orchestra members and performing with the University of Toronto Concert Orchestra

Benguaich's research integrates clinical music therapy with addiction treatment frameworks, incorporating specialized knowledge of Eastern-European and Secular Jewish musical traditions. His therapeutic approach emphasizes culturally responsive interventions informed by ethnomusicological perspectives, particularly through his documented involvement with KlezKanada's scholarship programs.

Professional recognition includes:

• KlezKanada Summer Retreat Scholarship (awarded twice)

He served as Website Administrator for the New England Region of the American Music Therapy Association from 2020 to 2025, demonstrating active leadership in professional association development and digital resource management for regional practitioners.