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How can I become a Music Therapist and what does the job entail

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MICHAEL’s Answer

Elijah, I'm a registered nurse, but while completing my Bachelor's I took An introductory course in Music therapy And what I learned was the entry level degree was a bachelor's, the work consists of utilizing music to stimulate a response. Whether by allowing expression through playing (say for an autistic child)or stimulation through listening for a patient who, say suffered at stroke. What I thought was challenging about the program was the Therapist had to be well versed in many aspects of music: ie voice, various instruments, reading music etc.

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Find schools that offer the major.
Speak with someone about the curriculum.
Ask them what your first semester would consist of.
Do they provide the placement to perform the clinical requirements of the program?
Speak with a graduate that is working.
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Music therapists work with patients by encouraging them to play, listen or move to music as part of a rehabilitation program. They can work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, retirement homes or mental health centers. To become a music therapist, one must typically have a bachelor's degree in music therapy and pass a certification exam to become a Music Therapist - Board Certified (MT-BC).

Required EducationBachelor's degree

Other RequirementsMT-BC certification

Projected Job Growth (2014-2024)*12% for all recreational therapists

Median Annual Salary (2016)**$39,607

Sources: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; **PayScale.com
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