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Music Therapy Skills 2 (MUSI90033)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
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This subject will develop musical and therapeutic skills in the use of improvisation in music therapy. Classes will involve piano improvisation in dyads, for movement and sound-scapes. Teaching will focus on the development of piano (or other primary instrument) skills for working with clients in interactive improvisations. Song-writing skills will also be developed focussing on lyrics and original music compositions.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Perform basic improvisation techniques using both piano and primary instrument;
- Compose original and adapted songs with therapeutic intent;
- Understand and implement improvisational methods for use in disability settings (Nordoff Robbins; Alvin; Wigram).
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have:
- Developed the ability to respond spontaneously to new situations;
- Developed the ability to respond authentically to others;
- Developed the ability to listen to others.
Last updated: 3 November 2022