How do I become a music therapist in Singapore?
Requirements:
- Accredited Bachelor or Master’s degree in Music Therapy.
- Valid professional registration from relevant governing body in country of education.
- Membership in Association for Music Therapy Singapore or recognised equivalent.
- Knowledge of, and proficiency in a wide range of music genres and musical instruments.
Is music therapy a real therapy?
Music therapy is an excellent treatment method for a wide variety of people. It can be used with children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Music has proven to be successful in treating both physical and emotional difficulties.
Where can I study music therapy in Singapore?
Andrew’s Community Hospital, THK EIPIC centres, THK Children’s Therapy Centre, and Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH).
What is a typical music therapy session like?
A typical music therapy session looks like this: Hello Song-We sing the same hello song in every session to provide structure and familiarity for our clients. Our hello songs work on appropriate greetings, eye contact, recall, and expressive language and they are typically sung to the tune of a familiar song.
What are the two types of music therapy?
Two fundamental types of music therapy are receptive music therapy and active music therapy (also known as expressive music therapy).
What is music therapy in Singapore?
What is Music Therapy? Music Therapy is the scientific use of music interventions within a therapeutic relationship towards observable or measurable functional, educational, rehabilitative, or well-being outcomes by a credentialed professional (Association for Music Therapy Singapore, n.d.).
Can you make a living as a Music Therapist?
According to careersinpsychology.org 2, the average salary of a board-certified Music Therapist in the United States is approximately $40,000; however, it can range anywhere between $28,000 and $70,000. Yes! Like many professions, there is a range of what you can make depending on experience and level of education.