What is a Music Therapist?
A Registered Music Therapist (RMT) is someone who: • Has completed an accredited course of training at a university. This qualification means that they have trained in various applications of music as a therapy for a range of people right across the lifespan. They have studied all aspects of music performance, history and theory, in addition to psychology, physiology, social theory and models of therapeutic intervention. During that course, students also complete substantial training with clients in a variety of clinical settings. • Is currently registered with the Australian Music Therapy Association Inc (AMTA Inc). This means that they are bound by the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics of AMTA Inc. • Is a proficient musician (ie. plays a musical instrument) with a broad and detailed knowledge and understanding of music • Is an independent practitioner and/or a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
