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Music Therapists

  • Health Science

Tasks

What tasks do Music Therapists perform?

  • Design or provide music therapy experiences to address client needs, such as using music for self-care, adjusting to life changes, improving cognitive functioning, raising self-esteem, communicating, or controlling impulses.

  • Design music therapy experiences, using various musical elements to meet client's goals or objectives.

  • Sing or play musical instruments, such as keyboard, guitar, or percussion instruments.

  • Communicate with clients to build rapport, acknowledge their progress, or reflect upon their reactions to musical experiences.


Knowledge

What do Music Therapists need to know?

  • Psychology

    Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

  • Therapy and Counseling

    Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

  • Fine Arts

    Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.


Skills

What skills do Music Therapists need?

  • Social Perceptiveness

    Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.



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