I realize this has been answered by others and may not be pertinent at this time, but I have interacted with music therapists during my career and my understanding is their main focus of training is in psychology. They need musical skill, but may be able to find a position where use of clients' own musical skills is more important than the therapist. If your friend is potentially interested, a visit to a school or an online review of requirements is appropriate.
John
John Messmer, M.D. Assistant Professor, Family and Community Medicine Penn State Hershey Medical Center
> -----Original Message----- > From: Greypins@a...] > Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 10:58 AM > To: vocalist-temporary@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [vocalist] music therapy question > > > i have a friend who is curious about music therapy as > a profession, to > the point of considering a career change. she is a working > biologist so, > her science background is unquestionable. however, her > music background > consists only of high school and community chorus, voice > lessons and she is > planning on starting piano lessons this fall. > > i don't know any music therapists and have no sense of what is > required in terms of musical skills, to even qualify to be > enrolled in a > program. any thoughts? > > thanks, > mike > > > > > ---------------------~--> Will You Find True Love? Will You > Meet the One? Free Love Reading by phone! > > > -------------------------------------------------------------- > -------~-> > > > > >
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