I believe the instrument of choice for music therapists is generally the guitar, because of its portability.
I assume your friend should write to one of the professional accrediting agencies for music therapy and find out what their requirements are.
--- Dr. Diane M. Clark, Assoc. Prof. of Music Dept. of Music, Rhodes College 2000 N. Parkway, Memphis, TN 38112 http://www.rhodes.edu
> ---------- > From: Greypins@a... > Reply To: vocalist-temporary@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2002 9:58 AM > To: vocalist-temporary@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [vocalist] music therapy question > > i have a friend who is curious about music therapy as a profession, to > the point of considering a career change. she is a working biologist so, > her science background is unquestionable. however, her music background > consists only of high school and community chorus, voice lessons and she is > planning on starting piano lessons this fall. > > i don't know any music therapists and have no sense of what is > required in terms of musical skills, to even qualify to be enrolled in a > program. any thoughts? > > thanks, > mike > > > > > > > > > >
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