Music therapy is widely seen as a safe, effective, fun, and enriching therapeutic option. This is true in many cases. However, like any powerful tool, it carries ethical risks. Understanding how harm can occur and how to prevent it is crucial for both clients and therapists in a music therapy setting or relationship (Murakami, 2021; Gardstrom, 2008). Music Therapy vs. Therapeutic Music It’s important to distinguish between music therapy, a clinical profession led by Certified