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The purpose of our database is to provide an easy access to knowledge about music therapy and its application with a diverse array of clientele.  We therefore propose a selection of pertinent references, however not exhaustive, given that each week more research and other information are published around the world. 

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Qué es la musicoterapia? - Natalia Garbarets
2020
Type of reference
General information
Author
Natalia Garbarets
Language
Spanish
Subtitle
Spanish
Source / Publisher
Más que palabras
Keywords
Presentation by music therapist
Cognitive issues
Clinical practice
Communication
Language development
Social skills
Babies
Children
Adults
Elderly

In this video (in Spanish), Natalia Garbarets, a music therapist in Spain, explains what music therapy is, how it differs from musical education, and what are its benefits.

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The Scientific Basis of Music Therapy
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General information
Author
Dr. Suzanne Hanser
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Berklee Online
Keywords
Presentation by music therapist
Music and the Brain
Neuroscience
Neurologic conditions

In this video series, Berklee College of Music Faculty Dr. Suzanne B. Hanser, a board certified music therapist, and Annette Philip, founder and director of the renowned Berklee Indian Ensemble, share simple strategies from the Berklee Online course "Music Therapy Techniques for Wellness" to help you enrich your mind, body, and spirit through music.

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Trish MacAulay, certified music therapist, shares her story
2022
Type of reference
General information
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Canadian Music Therapy Fund
Keywords
Presentation by music therapist
LGBTQ+
Homosexuality
Self-love
Self-acceptance
Mental health
Trish MacAulay, a certified music therapist and registered psychotherapist, shares a music therapy story and imagines the possibilities for music therapy.Trish's client was working on self-acceptance and self-love while processing that he was gay. Watch the full video to learn how she helped him experience, express and integrate his emotions through lyric analysis.  Imagine if everyone experiencing mental health challenges could access music therapy!
Trish shares her story (Facebook link)