Groups | Helpful Harmonies

Group Music Therapy

Our classes are 45 minutes in length and designed by highly-trained board certified music therapists that specialize in supporting development. Each group varies in goals, styles, sizes, and needs supported.

Some of our groups are disability specific, while others are created for all abilities. Get ready to make music and have fun while supporting your family member’s language, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development!

General Information

Group sessions location: 402 E Edgewood Dr Suite D, Friendswood, TX 77546, as shown with map preview and address label.

List of available music therapy groups: Little Harmonics, ELEM Social Skills, TEEN Social Skills, and Adult Disability.

Group class pricing: $30 per child/adult with caregiver; $20 per additional child, for Little Harmonics group only.

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Little Harmonics Group

The little harmonics groups are for children of ALL abilities from 10 months to 5 years old.

Our music therapy class for babies and toddlers (with parents or caregivers) is a joyful and interactive experience designed to support early developmental milestones through the power of music. Led by a board-certified music therapist, this class combines singing, movement, rhythm, and sensory play to encourage bonding, communication, and physical and social development.

Parents and caregivers actively participate alongside their little ones, fostering connection and learning through playful music-making. Each session is tailored to meet the needs of all children—whether they are developing typically or have disabilities—creating an inclusive and supportive environment.

This class helps children and families:

Build early communication and language skills through singing and vocal play
Develop motor coordination through movement and instrument play
Strengthen parent-child bonding with interactive music activities
Support social and sensory development in a nurturing group setting
Celebrate milestones while having fun together!

No musical experience is needed—just bring your voice, your curiosity, and your little one!

Participant Requirements:

An adult or parent must be present for the entire group
Do not require behavioral intervention for aggression or elopement.
Able to participate without posing a safety risk to themselves or others.
Open to trying new activities and engaging with peers

Little Harmonics

Young children and adults gather around a large colorful drum, playing together during a group music therapy session.

**Please note that Baby and Little Harmonics will be hosted in a socks-only environment to help with the spread of germs. Shoes will not be allowed and all participants must be wearing socks. The safety of your child is our top priority. Thank you for understanding and complying with this rule.

Adult Group

This group is designed for older teens (please reach out if interested) or adults 18+ with disabilities.

Our adult music therapy group is a supportive, inclusive, and engaging space where adults and teens with disabilities can explore music as a tool for expression, connection, and personal growth.

Led by a board-certified music therapist, this class uses live music-making, singing, rhythm, movement, and creative improvisation to promote emotional well-being, social interaction, and cognitive and physical skills.

Participants are encouraged to express themselves through a variety of instruments and musical activities, regardless of prior experience. Each session is tailored to meet the unique needs and abilities of the group, fostering confidence, communication, and a sense of community.

Participant Requirements:

Do not require behavioral intervention for aggression, elopement, or high-intensity emotional outbursts.
Able to participate without posing a safety risk to themselves or others.
Open to trying new activities and engaging with peers

Music therapist holding a red ukulele while engaging a seated adult client during a session, with another observer nearby.

Elementary Social Skills Group

The elementary group is for our friends with disabilities between the ages of 5 and 11 years of age.

Our elementary music therapy group offers a playful and encouraging environment where children with disabilities can build social skills, strengthen communication, and learn positive behaviors—all through the power of music! Led by a board-certified music therapist, each session uses singing, instrument play, movement, and interactive music games to create a safe space for self-expression and growth.

Through structured and creative musical activities, children are supported in:

Developing turn-taking, sharing, and teamwork skills
Improving communication (verbal and nonverbal)
Practicing emotional regulation and positive behaviors
Building confidence and self-esteem
Engaging with peers in fun, meaningful ways

This class is designed to meet each child at their developmental level, encouraging progress while making music-making an enjoyable and empowering experience.

Participant Requirements:

Do not require behavioral intervention for aggression or elopement.
Able to participate without posing a safety risk to themselves or others.
Open to trying new activities and engaging with peers

Music therapist facilitates a group activity with young children using colorful stretchy bands in a living room setting, promoting movement and engagement.

Teen Group

Our teen group is for our friends with disabilities between the ages of 12 and 17 years of age.

This group is designed for neurodivergent teens—especially those with ADHD, autism (AuDHD), and/or anxiety—who may benefit from extra support in building meaningful peer connections and practicing functional communication in real-world situations.

Participant Requirements:

Must have functional language (this does not have to be verbal)
Able to participate in a small group setting with minimal support
Do not require behavioral intervention for aggression, elopement, or high-intensity emotional outbursts.
Able to participate without posing a safety risk to themselves or others.
Open to trying new activities and engaging with peers

Music therapist holding brown guitar singing to teen on white bench

Your Therapists

Haleigh Beaird, MMT, MT-BC, smiles with arms crossed in a pink textured blouse in front of a colorful abstract painting.

Black and white photo of Haleigh Beaird, MMT, MT-BC, smiles with arms crossed in a textured blouse.

Haleigh is the owner of Helpful Harmonies Music Therapy. She has worked as a music therapist for almost a decade and has her Master's in Music Therapy.

She has worked with a variety of populations over the years and facilitating group sessions are her favorite!

Haleigh Beaird, MMT, MT-BC (she/her)

Sophie Black, MT-BC, smiles with arms crossed in a navy blouse, standing in front of a colorful orange and white painting.

Black and white photo of Sophie Black, MT-BC, smiling with arms crossed in front of a painting with abstract textures.

Sophie Black graduated with her undergraduate in Music Therpay from Sam Houston University.

Sophie has worked with a variety of populations during her clinical experience, but feels most passionately about bringing equitable and accessible music therapy to the South Houston area for individuals with disabilities.

Sophie Black, MT-BC
(she/her)

For more information on your therapists, please visit our About Our Team page.

Expectations and FAQ's

Group FAQ's

You can enroll by scrolling to "Register" or “Schedule Your Class” button. You can reserve your spot up to 48 hours before the class start time.

To reserve your spot, you must have ALL paperwork completed 24 hours prior to your first class.

In order to maintain the optimum health of our therapists and other group members, please use discretion in bringing your child to group sessions. If your child is sick, please notify the therapist 24 hours prior or as soon as possible.

As these classes are week-by-week, make-up classes will not be offered. When the family enrolls for each class, they agree to all dates and times they sign up for. Families can cancel their time slots through their confirmation email from Calendly up to 24 hours before the class begins without being charged. If the family un-enrolls within 24 hours of the class start time, the family will be charged the full class fee.

Please note that if you are absent or more than ten minutes late to a session, you will not be refunded for the class or granted access to the music room. After the first ten minutes of the group session, the therapist will begin transitioning the group to the activities planned for that day and will facilitate the group.

Little Harmonics

Parents/caretakers are required to attend with their child if the child is enrolled in one of these groups. Only one parent is allowed in the room, as space is limited. Parents are expected and encouraged to participate with their child(ren) in the group as much as they can! These groups are about bonding with your child and developing skills through music strategies. Parents/caretakers will be expected to manage their child’s behaviors to ensure we offer a safe environment for all participants.

Social Skills and Adult Groups

Parents/caretakers are expected to remain within a 5-minute radius of the location while the group is being conducted. If you feel that your child needs parental/caretaker support during the group and you would need to participate, please let the therapist know. We are happy to accommodate this. Only one parent is allowed in the room, as space is limited.

Parents/caretakers will be expected to manage the participants' behaviors to ensure a safe environment for all group members.

All materials will be provided for all groups.

Little Harmonics

Please note that Little Harmonics will be hosted in a “Socks Only” environment to help with the spread of germs. As many of these children will be on the floor and possibly mouthing items, to keep our space clean and participants safe, we are requiring socks only in the music room.

Shoes will not be allowed, and all participants must wear socks. A bin will be at the doorway for all participants to place their shoes. If your child requires shoes for a medical reason, please email us at info@helpfulharmoniesmt.com, and we will be happy to make those accommodations.

The safety of your child is our top priority. Thank you for understanding and complying with this rule.

At Helpful Harmonies, we see numerous immunocompromised clients. We want to do our part and protect our clients to the best of our abilities. For these reasons, we have put a COVID-19 protocol in place that we ask our families to please respect and abide by to the best of their abilities. We understand that this protocol may be difficult for some of our clients due to medical and sensory needs.

Accommodations are available on a case-by-case basis. We ask that you view this protocol as a plan to protect our families and therapists so that we may continue to serve you to the best of our abilities.

Right now transmission in our area remains LOW, but if this changes, we will notify our clients immediately so that proper accommodations can be made.

Along with our Covid-19 Protocol, we take other precautions in our center for our clients’ safety. Between each session, instruments will be sanitized properly to ensure that the transmission of germs is low between groups.

As always, we appreciate your cooperation and trusting us with your child’s health in our center.

Was one of our groups not available or are you looking for a different time? Please fill out interest form below to let us know which classes and times you are looking for! We will send you updates when classes are added to our schedule!

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Group Music Therapy