There has recently been a tremendous amount of change in the field of music therapy. In the last 5-10 years, I have seen us reach what feels like a tipping point. This tipping point is where all of our advocacy, research and clinical work are making a difference in the media, in education, in medicine and with the general public.
Read MoreMusic therapy is a clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program (www.musictherapy.org)
Read MoreMusic therapy is a field that few people know about, but makes a large impact in the lives of the people it benefits. In this month's interview, Andrew Hibel of HigherEdJobs spoke to Kathleen Howland, a professor of music therapy at Berklee College of Music. Howard discusses what drew her to the field of music therapy, why music therapy is so important, and best practices in music education.
Read MorePerhaps you have seen Alive Inside, the film about music’s ability to counteract memory loss. Alive Inside is controversial among music therapists because it shows people listening to recordings and not experiencing music actively with a therapist. I understand why some therapists object. But the film is valuable, and so is recorded music as part of therapy when handled properly. Let me explain.
Read MoreDr. Kathleen Howland is a neurologic music therapist, speech and language pathologist, educator and advocate. She teaches at Berklee College of Music and The Boston Conservatory. She lectures internationally on how the power of music can heal the brain and the heart.
