Abstract
Music therapists have many career options, one of which is working as a private
practice music therapist. In preparation to open a private practice, the music therapist should
develop a detailed business plan. This business plan will serve as the foundation of the
business and allow the therapist to shape. The purpose of this project is to illustrate to music
therapists the steps required to develop a business plan, the formulation of the business plan
and a professional review of the business plan. To complete this process, the author had to
attain in-depth personal and professional reflection; after which the author completed the
business plan. This plan detailed the executive summary of the business, a current market
analysis, the product and services, organization and management of the business. financial
projections for a three-year period, and a marketing plan for the business. Once the business
plan was completed, it was reviewed by a small business professional who works within the
author's county of residence. The review of the business plan revealed that the author needed
to define terms and acronyms. more clearly define the business' geographical area, and use O
proper business terminology throughout. The author discovered that the private practice has a
firm foundation with the completed business plan. Many other tasks. however, must be
completed before starting a private practice.
