9 Things a Music Therapist Might Not Tell You
Running into you friendly neighborhood music therapist on the street, you may not know all that goes into her/his job. Read on to learn some fun facts and other surprises you may not know about music therapists… 1. I play […]
What characterizes each music and health modality? (Infographic)
It’s been 9 years this semester since I started my undergrad studies in music therapy. Back then, when I told people I was majoring in music therapy, they usually asked one of three questions: 1) What is music therapy?, 2) […]
I Fell in Love with Music Therapy (Again)
To say I’ve felt swamped over the last month would be an understatement. After a mix up with my schedule and starting to write my thesis, I’m realizing that this semester is an entirely different beast than my first semester […]
A Music Therapist in Music Cognition Land
What happens when a music therapist goes to a music cognition conference? Answer: a lot of learning and new ideas! Earlier this month, I had the amazing opportunity to attend the conference of the Society for Music Perception and Cognition […]
20 Songs for Music Therapists to Retire
I was watching Downton Abbey reruns and happily humming along to “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” when I realized two things: 1) This episode is set in 1920 and 2) I still use this song with my older adult clients, the majority […]
What about Master’s Level Entry?
The field of music therapy is in for a major decision. Currently, a bachelor’s degree is required to sit for the board certification test, but that may change soon. The Master’s Level Entry (MLE) task force has been diligently working […]