Ratings of entry level skills by music therapy clinicians, educators, and interns

Author(s): Decuir, Anthony, Maranto, Cheryl D.

Journal/Book: Journal of Music Therapy. 1980; 17: 133-147.

Abstract: Reports an attempt to determine the extent to which music therapy faculty expectations of the skills that a therapist should have when entering the profession are actually those that they do have; and if so, are these skills the ones taught while the therapists are in school. Functional music skills were rated the highest by clinicians, educators, and interns; knowledge of clinical research and theoretical literature were viewed as less important. The authors feel that the literature of music therapy does not reflect the knowledge that should be emphasized, and it is therefore often not taught.

Note: ratings of necessary entry level skills for music therapists; clinicians & educators & interns; educational implications

Keyword(s): Music therapy; musical ability; therapist characteristics; psychology education; clinical methods training; knowledge level

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