Austin Robinson

Degrees/Certifications
PhD: Rehabilitation and Health Sciences, University of Kentucky
MM: Music Therapy, University of Kentucky
BA: Percussion, Music Theory, Composition, Eastern Kentucky University
Board Certified Music Therapist

Music is a powerful tool that enhances quality of life, fosters community and creativity, and promotes healthy aging throughout our lives. As a board-certified music therapist with over a decade of clinical and teaching experience, I translate evidence-based practices to real-world applications through graduate coursework in music and Parkinson's disease, telehealth practice, and drumming for health and wellness. I advise graduate students, serve on thesis committees, and mentor emerging music therapy researchers. My clinical and teaching experience ground my research agenda at the intersection of music and the aging brain.

Research Agenda

1. How do music-based interventions affect motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease?
2. Can technology improve access to music-based interventions without compromising their effectiveness?
3. More broadly, does participation in musical activities support well-being and quality of life as we age?