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Music Therapist Course

What will I learn?

Find out how music can really change things for people who are sick or need help, with our Course on How to Use Music to Help People Heal. This course is made for people who already work in hospitals and clinics. You'll learn everything about using music to help people, from where it started and how it helps with problems in the head, to how to plan and do music sessions. You'll learn how to figure out what a patient needs, decide what you want to achieve with the music, and pick the right kind of music. You'll also get good at making up music on the spot, writing songs, and making sure you're doing things the right way and being respectful of people's culture. Learn how to use music in a way that really works and that you can see makes a difference.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online courses available for life
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and arrange the chapters you want to study
Set your own course schedule
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet needed

Develop skills

Enhance the practical skills listed below

Figure out what patients need: Understand what each person needs from the therapy.

Decide what you want to achieve with the therapy: Set clear goals that you can actually reach.

Pick the right music: Choose music that fits with what you're trying to do in the therapy.

Lead activities: Run fun activities that use music to help people.

See if things are getting better: Check if the music is actually changing how people feel and act.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before beginning, feel free to change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional development. It is not akin to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.