Music Therapists

01

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.

02

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

03

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

04

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

05

Customize treatment programs for specific areas of music therapy, such as intellectual or developmental disabilities, educational settings, geriatrics, medical settings, mental health, physical disabilities, or wellness.

06

Establish client goals or objectives for music therapy treatment, considering client needs, capabilities, interests, overall therapeutic program, coordination of treatment, or length of treatment.

07

Document evaluations, treatment plans, case summaries, or progress or other reports related to individual clients or client groups.

08

Assess client functioning levels, strengths, and areas of need in terms of perceptual, sensory, affective, communicative, musical, physical, cognitive, social, spiritual, or other abilities.

09

Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to music therapy.

10

Improvise instrumentally, vocally, or physically to meet client's therapeutic needs.