My Journey to Music Therapy | Becoming an MT-BC
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- Опубліковано 29 гру 2019
- I wanted to take some time to talk about how and why I chose music therapy as a career path. Hopefully this will help others who are interested in this field decide if music therapy is right for them. I'll talk about how my own relationship with music developed and how that impacted my decision to pursue music therapy. Being in this field has allowed me to work with amazing people of all ages and abilities, and they've taught me so much about myself in the process.
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I just recently graduated with a bachelor's in Psychology and I always had a love from music and wanting to get a Master's in music therapy.
Best of luck on your music therapy journey :)
if we have bachelor of psychology degree, how do we enter music therapy though?
@@trembling3674 thanks for informing me :)
Thanks! I’m a former lessons teacher, songwriter, and recovering addict. I’m looking forward to exploring this field and possibly becoming a therapist myself! When I spent ten days in the behavioral health facility for drug related psychosis, music was the bridge between staff and patients. We had a great time picking songs from one of the nurses’ playlists and dedicating them to ourselves. It reminds me of that great movie Awakenings! Thanks again!
Thank you for sharing your story! So glad to hear your experiences with music in your recovery!
So happy that i found you and your video! I‘m currently a junior high school‘s music teacher who is also a master degree‘s student in art education, and i‘ve been interested in music therapy. Hope i can learn from your videos about your experiences as a music therapist! ✨
I'm in my final year of music performance through classical voice and I'm having exactly the same experience. I used to want to perform and be an opera singer but now, I just don't. The main reason I do sing and perform is because I can see what emotions my performance evokes in other people. I'm not at all religious but most of my work comes from singing in churches with weddings and funerals because I see how important music is in other people's place of worship. I've recently started thinking about doing a Master's in music therapy, and I can't get it out of my head. This video made me feel validated in my thought process. Thank you xxx
I definitely understand how you feel 💕
ditto, watching this video made me feel so validated. I was neck deep in the stereotypical music culture of perfectionism and overwork, lack of sleep with touring, etc, and my peers all loved it and loved for the cheers from the crowd. I just don’t care, but always felt like it was my best option. I’m legit considering going back to school wish me luck lol, cuz using music in a meaningful and healing way just clicks with me so much more than performing music just for people’s entertainment
I am so glad you have this channel, I am wanting to get more information from someone in the field
I love it! I just discovered music therapy a few months back and I want to get in to the field.
I originally went to school for music ed but tendonitis injuries to my wrists prevented me form completing my proficiencies and so I had to switch to general music. That was such a huge blow for me and I felt completely lost since then, haven't really played music since. That was five years ago.
Since then I moved overseas and became a stay at home mom but I always felt like something was missing. Started seeing a therapist for some direction in life and she just casually mentioned music therapy and it was like a light bulb moment. I knew that's what i wanted to do and I could make a huge impact as there are no music therapists where I live. I could probably be helpful with special needs children in particular.
Everything I've heard about and watched convinces me more and more that this could really be the path I take to help others using my passion for music. I hated performing in undergrad but I'm right now planning for a public performance at a store that has an open space for musicians. I just feel like the barriers are so much easier to overcome. Of course passage of time helps, but so does working toward something that fires you up.
Thanks for sharing your story. It's beautiful to hear about your connection with your clients and how it's empowering them to overcome their own difficulties in life. I wish you the best of luck in starting your own practice and I look forward to seeing more of your videos.❤
Thank you for sharing this!!!! 😌🙏🏾
Great job for your first video. Just sub’d. I’m not a music therapist yet, but I’m currently on the path. I’m working on my bachelors in music. I look for forward to seeing more videos and hearing about your experience.
I’m so surprised on how much we have in common - I’m also a clarinetist and just finished my B.M. degree in Music Entrepreneurship & Business! As a recent grad, I’m feeling quite lost with what I want to do with my degree...I originally wanted to work for music festivals and do marketing/promotions, but I feel like I want to have a direct impact to help people, so I’m looking in to music therapy :’) thank you so much for creating this channel, looking forward to binge watching your videos!
I appreciate a lot your efforts to spread your experience about being a music therapist ♥ I've just found your channel, watched quite some videos and immediately subscribed. I've been thinking about studying music therapy as my Master's even though I have Bachelor in Communication, Social Science. Without even realizing it, I chose my thesis to be about how heavy metal can be used in our society, and unbelievable findings came through through various kinds of research on how much benefits it can have to people who like this kind of music. If I study music therapy in the future, I'm definitely continuing to research this topic in broader way. And again, thank you for inspiring and giving a lot of insights in what it means to be a music therapist. I hope it works out well for me, other people that seek this path, and you - to continue being passionate about it. ♥ Take care!
This is so informative thank you so much! I’m going to be a senior in high school and I just discovered this career path! I think it sounds perfect for me because I love music, I play flute, piccolo, and saxophone, but I wasn’t sure how I could incorporate that into my job asides from a band teacher. I have also been considering some sort of health care profession so I feel like music therapy gets a bit of both and it sounds really rewarding and amazing to help people!
I don’t comment often but your channel is legit a hidden gem. Im a veteran with some mental health issues, and was receiving treatment at the VA in Palo Alto up until a moved recently. While there, I wasn’t having much success with their standard treatment until I started the art therapy. It helped me a lot, but I was hoping there may be something else out there that can use in addition to the art therapy. Music therapy is definitely something I’m going to look into as soon as it’s safe. Growing up in the Bay Area myself, music was a constant part of the culture, and something that really just connects us all on so many levels. It’s what inspired my channel when I was in high school haha. Anyway, I’m glad a found your channel and think you are genuinely amazing. Looking forward to your future content!
Excellent video. I thought about doing this but didn’t know where to get started. I am currently in the medical field and also live this as well.
Thank you for sharing your insights and experience about your journey, I'm so grateful to have stumbled across your channel! I have had such a crazy journey with music myself, including traumatic panic attacks and deteriorating mental health. I dropped out of my vocal performance degree and, after a few years of wandering, returned to school to pursue my Bachelor's in social work. Still, I really miss music and feel the call to return after a much needed break, but don't know where to start. Whatever happens, I'm looking forward to binging the rest of your videos, so thank you for restoring hope that one day, I'll return to my love of music and share with everyone else.
Hi, Rubato! I'm currently a junior in college, having studied music therapy for about 3 years now. I've been wanting to become a music therapist, but I feel like that I sometimes dabble in doing music therapy "things," rather than fully understanding and applying what I'm learning in these classes as a professional music therapist. I recently shifted from music therapy into wanting to do therapy alongside being a music therapy educator, so with these new goals comes new efforts! I found your channel from Reddit and the Music Therapy Leaders Facebook page, and I hope to learn a lot from it!
I’m also thinking about music therapy, while I love kids teaching music 30-40 kids 6 times a day was too much for me. I’m interested in getting an equivalency in music therapy and also starting my own practice so that to be flexible around my family’s schedule. I look forward to more videos!
I live in the Bay Area as well and I’m a sophomore in college on a music and academic scholarship. I’m studying psychology and I have a minor in music. It’s so cool seeing someone who lives near by who’s doing something that I’m interested in. This definitely helps. What private practice were you working with during this time?
Thank you!!!!
I'm a clarinet player too! I don't want to be a professional player and I don't want to be a band director, but I know I can't live my life without music! I'm trying to see if this can be a career path for me. You are great! Thank you for this video
Thanks for sharing your journey with us. So inspiring. Am a Music Educator and aspiring to be a Music Therapist. But we don't have a school offering such course yet here in Nigeria, am proceeding to take Music Therapy courses online. I see myself as the World Renowned Music Therapist in 5 years
Hii...i am a homoeopathic doctor and Stage singer also, i am so happy for you, congratulations for becoming music therapist 🎉🎁👏
Deseo y decreto que todas las personas que lean este mensaje sean felices y prósperas en todo sentido! Amén ❤️
My 19th first day of school. This time for Music Therapy! I'm so excited. I've been a working musician for more than 40 years and have worked with kids and "seasoned citizens" for that length of time as well. Thank you for your video. Best of luck with all your adventures. You'll be great!
Congrats!! Wishing you all the best in your music therapy journey 😊
Seasoned citizens! I love it!!!
Hi! Thank you for the fantastic intro to Music Therapy, as I am interested in starting as well but don't know particularly where to start. Is there an email or way to ask you questions? Thank you so much!!
Wow you are beautiful great talk
I love music and creative pursuits and I want to help people. I figure therapy would be good for me to pursue.
We can always use more people like you in this field 😊
Love your channel! I’m considering pursuing music therapy after I graduate from my music degree
Best of luck on your MT career 😊
@@CreativeVibesMT Thanks for all your answers to my questions- really useful!
Hi! Thank you for this amazing video! I was wondering if you know anyone who was not previously in the music field in college who became interested in music therapy and how they made their way into the field? I used to play the viola from elementary to high school and I loved performing in shows but I was never any good and I was always nervous about what other people thought about me. I went through college and even through graduate school and I earned a masters in medical biology because I wanted to be in the health field in some way but ever since the shutdown and seeing how much music actually helped those with depression (including my own family), I suddenly had an idea to pursue music therapy. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Now this would be an ideal job for anyone who has a doctorate degree in music! They can actually put the "doctor" in their name to good use.
I really loved this video! I'm in the process of transferring schools to pursue music therapy. I was wondering if you could elaborate on more of the audition side of music therapy? The school im planning to attend requires to do an audition and a theory exam. Could you give study tips for the exam?
Hi! So sorry it took me so long to respond. I just took the practice exams provided by CBMT! They had similar if not the same exact questions on the exam 😊
Hi!! I am so glad I found your channel, I am a senior in high school c/o 2021, I knew I wanted to become a music therapist my sophomore year, I am on the straight and narrow path to music therapy, I too would like to start my own private practice as well. Thank you for making this channel and being vulnerable, I do appreciate it. What school/schools did you attend to receive your credentials?
@@CreativeVibesMT I was considering Appalachian State North Carolina, to pursue a Bachelor's in Music Therapy , unfortunately, not many schools have it as a major. Thanks for sharing!!
Once i saw logic and midi controller you had my full attention. I am a social worker in nyc trying to switch into a career into music therapy after a personal experience playing guitar for my friend who was in palliative care. My question is are there affordable options like online degrees ect. to break into this career? Also thank you for sharing your story. It really motivated me further to pursue this
Hi! I'm so glad to hear you're interested in music therapy. It depends on what you would deem "affordable," it sounds like you would qualify for a Masters of Music Therapy Equivalency program. You'll still need a degree in order to practice music therapy and become board-certified.
Cool yo
Thank you so much for your video. I am looking at Music Therapy as a second career. I am a singer and elementary school teacher and trying to figure out which program might be best for me. You mentioned that you work in the SF Bay Area, which is where I live. Did you go to UOP? If not, where did you do your schooling? Thank you!
@@CreativeVibesMT Thank you so much! I'm actually applying to Loyola as well!
I still want to tour the world as a therapist
Hey thanks for this video! I'm a singer/songwriter and I was considering how I wanted to progress in music. Was looking at music therapy! Is the way in usually a BMus and then an MA in music therapy or can you take a bachelors in music therapy? I guess which route do you think is the most efficient!
@@CreativeVibesMT Oh okay thank you!
Hi, I was wondering if there's other way of achieving this goal, to become a music therapist without attending the uni. I am a London based musician, graduated music methodology time ago, and for a long time I was passionate about this field of music therapy, wich wasn't in demand that much. So by now I was teaching, playing with bands, doing, but I'm thinking very seriously to get my keyboards, guitars, knowledge and passion all together and start doing it. I'm looking for a different route here, like a course, or..just playing for hospitals , care homes, etc but I need to know what it takes to label myself as a therapist as well. Many thanks, you're inspiring me here.
You will need a degree to practice music therapy, but if you have a music degree you'll probably qualify for a Master's Equivalency program. No shortcuts unfortunately!
Hi thanks fr the amazing video.... Well im a grade 8 guitarist.... I recently finished my Bachelor of arts recently.... And im quite interested in music therapy.... Do you i can still be a music therapist??? What are the course which i need to do to be a certifite music therapist? Please help
My question is where do I start I’m very interested in taking the music that I do and learning how to help people And to start a new career I’m also willing to incorporate Reki healing within sound waves I don’t know how to read music but I’d be willing to learn when you get a chance maybe you can answer some of my questions great channel by the way I just subscribed
Hello! Really excited that you're interested in music therapy and helping people! I offer consultations for people who are interested in starting their music therapy career, feel free to reach out at maiabe@creativevibesmt.com
Logic eh?... Ookkaaaay!!!!!
What a great video! I'm looking to go back to school to begin my music therapy journey but im so lost as to which major/classes I should be taking. Any help or guidance you can give me to begin my process ?
Thank you in advance!(":
Excited for your MT journey! I would definitely check out the American Music Therapy Association website for schools that offer music therapy!
@@CreativeVibesMT you're amazing, thank you so much for the information!!(:
how can i learn music therapy on my own? i am a classical musician. any material in the form of books, pdfs, videos would be appreciated.
i hvae subscribed :)
question: is vocal fry harmful for the vocal chords or is vocal fry beneficial, I work with a number of young music therapists and they all speak with vocal fry. is that something you learn in school to help your clients?
This career path has lately been sounding very interesting but would I need to know how to play instruments and be a good singer to major in this? I do love music and I don’t know what I want to major in and this sounded great but now I don’t know anymore 😔
If you're interested in this field I would definitely work on your musical skills! You can start on UA-cam and look up music tutorials and go from there!
awesome...by any chance, do you have any colleagues or know of any recommendations for MT's in Miami?
Hmm... I don't know anyone in Miami. However, I believe the Frost School of Music has a great music therapy program, I bet that'll be a great resource for you.
@@CreativeVibesMT good idea. thanks!
5 years ago I got my ba in music. Ever since then I’ve been a private piano teacher. I want a change in my life and I have just barely started considering music therapy. What if I only play piano and no other instruments?
piano is still a great instrument to use in music therapy sessions! if you know piano you can definitely learn guitar. it's just not as portable as guitar is but many MTs use piano as their primary instrument.
Could I still do music therapy if I'm not classically trained and just know the basics of music theory?
Hi! Do we need to have a bachelors in music to do music therapy career? I love music and learning Indian classical and semi classical vocal music . Can I make career in music therapy? Could you suggest where in Singapore we can do Music Therapy courses?
I would like to be one but I don’t know how to play any instruments :(
That's great! I love music, excuse me, I'm from Mexico and I'm studying psychology, could I do a master's in music therapy?
Hi! Sorry for the late response, you’ll want to study music as well but you could possibly do a masters in music therapy equivalency program! I’m not sure how it works in Mexico though.
Hi! I’m currently a junior in high school and have just recently looked at music therapy for a possible career path. I play flute pretty seriously and take private lessons however I don’t have much practice on string or percussion instruments which I read are highly used in this field. I was worried my musical background wasn’t strong enough to go into this field, so I was wondering what kind of musical background is best and should i start working on these things now if I want to go into this career?
I love that you’re already thinking about music therapy as a possible career path. I would say definitely work on keyboard or guitar skills right now, and brush up on your music theory. I have a video about some musical tips for music therapists on this channel here as well. However, I went to school for clarinet and didn’t even really think about MT as a career until much later in college, so you can definitely start working towards it whenever you’re ready. I would also reach out to some MTs in your area to see if they’d let you shadow some sessions as well.
I am a student who's kinda lost thinking about what I should be doing in the future and what kind of a proffession I should choose to follow. Suddenly came across with this topic and I'm still being educated about the basic idea of music therapy. I'm having some questions to get solved so how could I reach you in person online through somekind of social media if you're willing to help me to get out of my misconceptions.
Waiting for a positive response :)
You can email me at maiabe@creativevibesmt.com!
Where did you do your music therapy masters equivalency?
Loyola University New Orleans!
I am in Hartford Connecticut I do music therapy already I just don't have my certificate I guess you can say I just played healingmusic I'm not really a therapist but I want to be a music therapist
I love that you’re using music for healing! Just a gentle reminder that only board-certified music therapists can call their work music therapy. But therapeutic music is valid and important 💕
Hi. Considering MA in MT but looking for it online. No available course yet here in the Philippines. Any recommendation, Thanks in advance! ( already inspired taking this by ur video)
Hello Mr D Guitar Journey, there is one! Siliman University in Dumaguete offers music therapy.
@@jethroarmada8251 Thanks Jethro! Are you also taking this course?
@@MrDGuitarJourney how i wish sir! But i wish you well on your journey on becoming a future MT.
Is the only requirement, to pass the certification exam?
I really want to be a music therapist. But I don't know how to pursue my dream because currently I'm doing a bachelor's in performing arts in music from India. After my graduation I want to do a masters in music therapy. So how can I do that please guide me here.
What brand is your glasses?
Warby Parker ☺️
Heyy, where did you study music therapy?
Loyola New Orleans!
Hi I have a question- how is the demand for music therapy in the healthcare world? I’m very interested but I’m worried that there isn’t many job opportunities especially right now.. how easy (or hard) is it to get a job out of school?
Is this something one NEEDS a music degree in?
@@CreativeVibesMT Thank you for the info!!!
Hey !
Ik this is a 2year old vid, but i want to ask a question and I’ll just hope that you’ll miraculously see it 😬
I’m in my foundation year of medical school rn, and i reaaaallly love music. Do you know anything about the possibility of going into music therapy after medical school?
Definitely a possibility but I think it would be kind of a waste of your medical degree 😬
Hello its Andrew !
Actually I wanted to become a music therapist so how can I start .
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Me too haha!
@@davidnguyen975 why?
@@CreativeVibesMT ok mam ! I will definitely attained your all programs and actively interact with you
Hey! I'm doing a project for college and would absolutely love to interview a music therapist! Is there any way you might be interested? It would absolutely make my semester! But if not, I totallyyy understand because life is busyyy! Thanks for your time! :)
Hi! I’m a Junior in high school and I’m thinking about going into music therapy. I have a few questions. Are there many job opportunities for it after college? I’m afraid I’ll have the degree but then I wouldn’t be able to find a job with it. Also, is it hard to find a college that offers music therapy? What do I need to major (and minor) in to become a music therapist. Can I become a music therapist with only a Bachelors degree?
I actually made a video about job prospects in music therapy, you can view it here: ua-cam.com/video/uXi_tvGHtKA/v-deo.html
There are more and more colleges offering music therapy degrees. You can get a Bachelor's degree in music therapy, or you can go in a more roundabout way as I did and major in something else (psychology or music related) and go on to do your Master's of music therapy equivalency program.
@@CreativeVibesMT Thank you so much! That’s helpful to know :)
Hey I like to be a music therapist, I would like to know the process to be a music therapist, I'm studying north Indian classical music in university, I like to know Which diploma or degrees should I follow
Is there a benefit of having a masters in music therapy vs the bachelor degree
That’s a great question. There’s talk about possibly making music therapy a Masters level profession, but right now I would personally go for a masters in social work or counseling rather than music therapy, unless you have a specific modality in mind (e.g. Nordoff Robbins, AMT, NMT, etc)
Hello please can you help me out on how I can get a degree in music therapy..
I am from lagos Nigeria. I am a professional guitar player and music instructor
Would you be willing to talk about this with me? I’m considering a career in music therapy, I’ve been a music teacher invoice in Piano for six years. I have so many questions and I’m not really sure where to start.
Hi sorry I didn’t respond! You can reach out via email maiabe@creativevibesmt.com
What kind of laptop that’s in the background?
It's a Macbook Pro!
The fact that I’m watching this because my crush is interested in joining this field 🤣 this is such a good video keep up the great content!
does a music therapist graduate need to have a green card to really get an offer from employer?
How was your mom aware of music therapy to ask you if you'd considered it?
She’s a bit of a worrier so she had been doing research on paths I could explore if my performance career didn’t work out! Lucky me! 💕
@@CreativeVibesMT Is she an outside the box thinker? I ask because it seems like she was thinking out of the box because there aren't many music therapists, are there? When I look online, I see the professional associations of MT's have between 5,000 and 8,000 members nationwide, or even worldwide, not sure
I actually had a friend in high school who pursued music therapy in college, I mentioned it in passing to her once.
@@CreativeVibesMT Hmm, do you have any thoughts on why there aren't that many MT's (although I see the profession is growing)?
Btw, do you have any other interests you'd want to make vids about additional to MT? I think your presentations on these vids are really good and anything you explored I think you'd do a good job.
You seem like a person who could do a lot of things well. I could see you successfully doing jobs that I think are considered very desirable in our society and hard to get, like actress, newscaster, etc. Although if you're happy where you are, awesome.
@@gregdahlen4375 I think it's the combination of it being a difficult field to make a living in fully, and the fact that you have to constantly advocate and prove yourself to others in order to have a job.
I'd like to continue making music psychology/music therapy related videos, and have some new ones coming up soon!
I do really appreciate your kind words :)
what was your undergraduate degree?
I did a BM in clarinet performance and a BA in psychology 😊
Hi. I am currently an undergraduate who will be entering into college in fall 2023. I am interested in the field of music therapy. I was wondering, which should I major in, music or psychology? I know that these two do not define being a professional music therapist because even if I studied these both, I have to take a equivalency program. But I wanted to inquire which should be a major and which should be a minor? And did you have to take an equivalency program? Thanks.
Hi Rachel! That’s really up to you and your needs. If you feel confident with your music skills, then do it as a minor. If you feel you could use more training, then do it as a major. I did a dual degree in psychology and music and did an equivalency program for my masters.
@@CreativeVibesMT thank you so much for your reply. That helped to clear things up for me.😊
Where u finished your course?
Loyola University New Orleans