1. Music Therapy Grooves to help your moods By: Jessica Thorpe Health Promotion major Enjoy listening to music of all kinds, playing guitar, and singing.

2. Types of Music: - Rock - Classic - Country - Jazz - Pop - Instrumental

3. Music Therapy Designed to: • Promote Wellness • Manage Stress Rumble • Alleviate Pain • Express feelings • Enhance Memory • Improve Communication • Promote physical rehabilitation

4. Musical Instruments in Music Therapy

5. History of Music Therapy:

6. Qualities • Musicianship • In-depth understanding of the power of music • Ability to reach others through singing and playing instruments. • In good mental and physical health • motivation, stamina, and maturity necessary for working with individuals.

7. Education The undergraduate curriculum includes coursework in: • music therapy • psychology • music • Biological sciences • social and behavioral sciences • disabilities and general studies • Passing the national examination administered by the independent Certification Board for Music Therapists

8. Therapy in Action

9. Job opportunities IN: psychiatric hospitals community mental health agencies rehabilitation centers day care facilities nursing homes schools and private practice

10. Careers Average yearly salaries for clinicians range from $29,000 to $38,000 depending upon the setting

11. Resources: • http://www.musictherapy.org/ • http://www.temple.edu/musictherapy/home/program/faq.htm • http://www.musicasmedicine.com/about/history.cfm