Music Therapists Job Descriptions |
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Music therapists use music
and sound to help improve people's emotional wellbeing,
relieve stress and improve confidence. As a music therapist, you would not teach music, but would encourage clients to try different instruments and use their voices to explore sound and communicate through music, to help them: · express themselves · develop insight and create ways of relating to other people · become aware of their feelings · interact with other people more confidently · Bring about positive changes in their lives.
Key Skills · excellent communication skills, with the ability to relate to people from all backgrounds · a high level of musical ability and knowledge of different styles of music · a genuine desire to help people · a non-judgemental attitude · creativity, intuition and imagination · a flexible and adaptable approach · patience and commitment · emotional strength and the ability to cope with challenging situations · respect for confidentiality · an interest in psychology. |
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