Jennifer Phillips

Jennifer Phillips is a board-certified music therapist and neurologic music therapist specializing in early intervention, elder care, and neurorehabilitation. She holds degrees in music therapy and voice from Fredonia State University and is also a certified early childhood music educator.

Jennifer relocated back to the Rochester area in 2017 after spending 6 years in private practice in Williamsburg, Virginia. Since her return to Rochester, she has co-founded the Greater Rochester Area Music Therapy Peer Supervision Group and is a founding member of and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) representative for the New York State Association for Music Therapy. She currently serves as a faculty representative on the Hochstein board and also hosts Hochstein’s Equity Roundtable.

Jennifer is a soprano and sings professionally throughout the Rochester area. She is a member of Concentus Women’s Chorus and past member of Eastman-Rochester Chorus, Williamsburg Bach Choir, and Cantori Choral Ensemble. She has appeared in guest performances with the Rochester Oratorio Society and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. Along with her work as a vocalist, music therapist, administrator, and educator, she is mom to two children, both of whom study at Hochstein.