A board-certified music therapist (MT-BC) must be certified by the Certification Board of Music Therapists (CBMT) by completion of the following:
Graduation from an American Music Therapy Association approved academic program at the Bachelor or Master level, including clinical training and internship of 1,200 hours
Completion of a written examination of skills and competencies
Recertification every 5 years through examination or successful completion of 100 continuing education (CMTE) credits
Depending on the client’s goals and objectives, music therapy may target any of the following therapeutic areas. This is not an exhaustive list, just some examples:
Physiological: heart rate, blood pressure, gastric motility, hormone levels, immune response
Psychophysiological: pain, arousal, relaxation, fatigue, energy levels
Sensorimotor: gross and fine motor coordination
You can find music therapists promoting wellness though musical experiences with clients in:
Nursing homes
Hospitals, including oncology, children, pre-surgery, cardiac and stroke recovery
Mental health sites including addiction clinics and state hospitals
Day centers for adults with developmental disabilities
The simple answer is “using music to achieve non-musical goals” or, as our tagline says, “promoting wellness through musical experiences.”
A more descriptive and comprehensive definition provided by by American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) is:
“Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.
Read MoreThe simple answer is “using music to achieve non-musical goals” or, as our tagline says, “promoting wellness through musical experiences.”
A more descriptive and comprehensive definition provided by by American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) is:
“Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.
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