About Us
We offer custom music therapy sessions and adaptive music lessons designed for musicians of all ages and abilities—no musical experience required.
Our Mission
To help individuals reach their full potential.
Our Vision
To develop and maintain meaningful relationships while giving an opportunity for self-expression and exploration.
Meet Jess!
Jess Dickie is the Owner and Lead Music Therapist of Connections Music Therapy. With a passion for helping others through music and the ability to connect with individuals of all ages and needs, Jess has developed a reputation for providing fun, individualized sessions for all.
Meet the Team!
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Jillian Chesney
Music Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Jillian recently completed her Master of Music Therapy from Wilfred Laurier University in 2024 after completing her Honours B.Sc degree in Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour with a Music Cognition Specialization from McMaster University in 2020.
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Amy Spence
Music Therapist
Amy Spence completed an Honors Bachelor of Music Therapy with a minor in Psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University in 2023. While at Wilfrid Laurier, Amy studied classical voice and volunteered at the Waterloo Community Music School, providing adapted music lessons.
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Kylie Thompson
Music Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Kylie is a Board Certified Music Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Bachelor's Degree in Music from Western University and Master’s Degree in Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University.
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Tiffany Baldwin
Manager of Operations and Administration
Tiffany joins the CMT team with a wealth of knowledge and experience in management, system operations, continuous improvement strategies, administrative processes, and leadership.
What Makes Us Unique?
Need support? We can help.
Funding for Adaptive Music Lessons
Special Services At Home (SSAH)
Passport Funding
Funding for Music Therapy Sessions
Ontario Autism Program (OAP)
Smile Canada
Extended Health Benefits
Apply for Subsidized Sessions
Support for Specific Communities & Needs
Jordan’s Principle (for Indigenous clients)
Children’s Aid Society (for foster/kinship care)
Enhanced Respite
Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD)
We’re here to help you thrive!
Find Us at Our New Location!
Maple & Spruce Music Academy
Westmount Shopping Centre
785 Wonderland Road South
We are located inside Westmount Shopping Centre on the main floor, inside the Maple and Spruce Music Academy.
Enter through the “Reptilia” doors beside Cineplex Odeon Westmount Cinemas.
Parking lot and underground parking available for your convenience.
