MUSIC 2MT3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Music Therapy, Hear Music, Precomposed Character
24 Feb 2018
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Therapy: what is music therapy, according to national association of music therapy (namt) 1960, music therapy is a scienti c application of the art of music to accomplish therapeutic aims. It is the use of music and the therapist"s self to in uence changes in behaviour: american music therapy association (amta) 1997: clinical and evidence based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals. Research indicates its effectiveness in physical rehabilitation and facilitating movement, increasing people"s motivation to become more engaged in their treatment and providing emotional support for clients and their families. Music therapy in america is more about changing behaviour: canadian association of music therapists (camt): self-regulated and federally incorporated. Music therapy in canada is self-explorative with cognitive goals. Started with a psychoanalytical perspective instead of behaviour with the aim to create strong certi ed music therapists (mtas) and bring awareness about professional music therapy services throughout canada.
