Music Therapy Methods 3 (MUSI90034)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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This subject prepares students for the selecting and incorporating a range of music therapy methods in diverse practice contexts. It focuses on deepening learning in the areas of improvisation, song writing, receptive methods and using repertoire.

Skill development is focused on a range of musical and therapeutic areas including leading and facilitating song writing, improvising on a range of instruments, and leading groups of people towards performances.

Students will also learn to design a and facilitate music listening programs to support meaning making.

Note: This subject is offered in two cohorts:

  • Melbourne based students attend on-campus classes and activities
  • Interstate or regional students attend online classes and activities, and an on-campus intensive in Melbourne

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • lead and facilitate song writing experiences that emphasise music creation and utilise a range of instruments;
  • create improvised music on a range of instruments to respond to therapeutic needs;
  • facilitate music listening for making meaning from music and listening experiences;
  • arrange and facilitate live group performances of repertoire using vocal harmonies and multiple instruments.

Generic skills

  • perform confidently in front of an audience;
  • search for popular materials on the internet.

Last updated: 4 March 2025