what is music therapy?
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Check out http://www.TheRhythmTree.com for more information and see see Music Therapy in action! What is Music Therapy? This Powerpoint breaks down the confusing definition that people sometimes encounter. Includes pictures of music therapy with children with special needs.TRANSCRIPT
What is Music Therapy?
By Ryan Judd, MA, MT-BC (Board Certified Music Therapist)http://www.TheRhythmTree.com
Music Therapy is a research based health care profession that uses music to help clients reach their
therapeutic goals.
Hang on! What exactly does that mean? Let’s break it down.
“Researched based” points to the fact that empirical research on the effectiveness of music therapy is being done at many universities
throughout the world.
“Health care profession” means that music therapy is akin to such fields as physical therapy, speech therapy, or occupational therapy.
“Uses music to help clients reach their therapeutic goals” means that music therapists are helping clients work on non-musical goals such as speech/communication, behavioral, academic and motor skills.
Music Therapy in Action
In order to really understand Music Therapy, you need to see it in action. Please visit my video blog at http://www.therhythmtree.com/video-blog to see videos of me working with children with special needs. Thank you!!!