Who can work as a music therapist?
The Canadian Association of Music Therapy (CAMT), established in 1974, regulates music therapy. A qualified music therapist: • is a proficient musician trained to use music and education in psychology as well as child development to meet the specific needs of his/her clients is a graduate from a recognized four-year undergraduate and/or Masters University degree in music therapy • serves a thousand hour internship supervised by an accredited music therapist • Jesse’s Sound Potential music therapists fulfil these CAMT requirements. In addition, they are: • experienced in working with children • committed to ongoing professional development, maintaining affiliations with music therapy professional groups to keep up to date with research and techniques in the field.
