future of music therapy

On Shifts in Categorizing a Profession

June 11, 2015
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The field of music therapy is broad and diverse—diverse in approaches, in clinical and musical styles, in types of settings, and types of clinical populations. This diversity makes us hard to define (whole books have been written on defining music therapy), but it also allows for multiple perspectives on how to categorize the work we […]

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Misconceptions Considered: State Recognition and Masters-Level Entry

April 11, 2012
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If you’re a music therapist–student, intern, or professional–chances are you have heard that the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) is considering a move to make music therapy a Masters-level entry field. This process includes committee reports, opportunities for member comment, townhall meetings at the regional conferences…lots of opportunities for music therapists to share their thoughts, […]

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