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Lauren Edmonds is an Assistant Professor at Austin Peay State University, specializing in Music Therapy. She is the founder and owner of In Tune Music & Wellness, a private practice offering services for populations including children with special needs, stroke rehabilitation, and Alzheimer’s/dementia patients. Her academic background includes a Master of Music Therapy from Augsburg University and a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy from Belmont University.
Her research focuses on early career music therapists’ experiences and the role of music in developmental interventions for children with autism. She has held clinical roles at institutions like Ascension St. Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital, Vanderbilt University’s Music Cognition Lab, and the Center for Courageous Kids. Her work bridges clinical practice, research, and education, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare and community support.
Edmonds has supervised students at Belmont University in settings such as inpatient behavioral health and memory care facilities. Her publications explore peer supervision frameworks and parent-child music interventions for neurodiverse preschoolers. While no awards are listed, her contributions to music therapy training and clinical innovation are central to her professional narrative.
