bridging the heart and brain through music

Rebecca Gladstone, MT-BC

Hi, I'm Rebecca!

I’m a board-certified music therapist, educator, and founder of Gladly Music.

I've wanted to be a music therapist since high school. Music gave me a sense of belonging, focus, and joy, especially when I was anxious or overwhelmed. It helped me manage my own ADHD and anxiety, and understand myself on a deeper level.

I know firsthand that music can offer both structure and freedom, both stimulation and calm, and that each person's relationship with music is beautifully unique.

My clients and families often say they feel seen, heard, and supported with me. They appreciate my patience, my ability to meet each child where they are, and my outside-the-box creativity. I don't just work on goals, I work on confidence, connection, and trust.

I started my practice because I wanted full autonomy over the services I offer, to work directly with the clients who are the best match for me, and eliminate the barriers that often come with agency work or larger systems. At Gladly Music, there are no layers of red tape; just real connection, responsiveness, and care.

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testimonials

  • My daughter has been working with Rebecca for close to 3 years. She started out with no desire whatsoever to read music. Within about a year Rebecca enticed her to start reading music which she now does well. Working virtually with a piano instructor would seem like the most awkward thing to do. It actually is unbelievable how well this has worked over the years. We couldn't be happier with the progress my daughter has made and her enjoyment in playing the piano

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    mother of 10 year old virtual adaptive piano student

  • We've had the pleasure of knowing Ms. Rebecca for over a year. Throughout this time she has worked with all three of my children. She has helped two of them with their speech through music and helped my son learn the piano. I have worked with many therapists in the past and I highly recommend her. She is very intelligent, patient, talented, creative, and has given my children confidence and improved their skills significantly while having fun!

    -Kathleen, mother of 2, 4, and 6 year olds receiving music therapy and music lessons

  • Rebecca has been a joy to work with! She is creative, kind, and diligent in how she cares for my children. My 4 year old loves Rebecca dearly and always asks that she return after spending time with her. She is an incredible teacher, energetic, and always eager to begin a new activity. We highly recommend her services to all!

    -Janice, mother of children aged 4 years and 22 months.

  • Rebecca is the best piano teacher I've had the chance to work with. She's extremely thorough with her approach, patient with beginners, and her methodology makes the lesson very enjoyable. I would recommend her services to anyone looking to either learn or improve their piano skills, for themselves or for their children.

    -Adult piano student

  • Ms. Rebecca has been providing music therapy for my daughter for about 6 months now. My daughter has autism and has been improving so much since the beginning of the sessions. Ms. Rebecca implements things during sessions that my daughter needs to improve, like following commands, answering questions and expressing her feelings. My little one is learning so much while having fun. She is always excited to see Ms. Rebecca and me, as a parent couldn't be happier with everything this excellent professional has done for my daughter.

    Alana, Mother of 3 year old music therapy client

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