What qualifications do you need to practise music therapy?
Music therapists undertake an accredited course of training at a university. The course may be an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree, a post-graduate diploma, or a Masters degree depending upon the University. There are currently several universities in Australia offering courses that are accredited by the AMTA Inc. More information is provided on the Courses page. Completion of an accredited course leads to registration with AMTA Inc. This qualification means that a person has 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, as well as 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.
