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Programs reflect the requirements for a music therapist to achieve MTA Certification. There is consistency in music therapy education across the country with regards to learning outcomes. Benefits to students who attend and graduate from a CAMT-Recognized music therapy education program include:
What is music therapy? Music therapy is a discipline in which Certified Music Therapists (MTAs) use music purposefully within therapeutic relationships to support development, health, and well-being.
We define music therapy as the intentional use of music by a professional with university-level training and musical, clinical and professional competencies. Music therapists rely on research-based knowledge to plan interventions that support a client’s work towards non-musical goals.
Music therapy sessions will use music to support the unique individual's strengths and goals. Sessions can include singing, playing musical instruments, active and passive music listening, improvising, movement to music, music and imagery, and composing.
Utilize creative arts or music-based supports and techniques. Develop reflective thinking skills. Understand and engage in active and receptive music therapy interventions. Define humanistic and community-based music therapy approaches. Course Format: This is an online learning opportunity via zoom.
In Canada, certified music therapists complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree at a university approved by the Canadian Association for Music Therapists. The degree can include competencies like improvisation, group leadership, counselling skills, musical abilities on a variety of instruments, theories and models of music therapy, creative ...
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The Master of Music in Applied Music and Health equips graduates to help individuals enhance their general cognitive, socio-emotional, and sensorimotor abilities through music engagement. Students explore connections between active music learning and the maintenance, recovery, and development of healthy brain and behaviour functions across the ...
