Amy Smith

Dr. Smith is a postdoctoral research scholar in the Music Cognition Lab at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. With 15 years of experience as a music therapist in pediatric healthcare, she has a strong foundation in supporting the developmental needs of children. Prior to her current role, Dr. Smith served as a postdoctoral scholar in the Baby Health Behavior Lab at the Children’s Mercy Research Institute in Kansas City and held a position as an assistant professor in Music Therapy at Sam Houston State University in Texas.

Her research focuses on multi-disciplinary studies evaluating music therapy practices in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the effectiveness of music-enrichment programs for high-risk infant populations. Currently, Dr. Smith is dedicated to developing music interventions aimed at enhancing early language development for preterm infants and other vulnerable groups.