Using computer and electronic music resources in clinical music therapy with behaviorally disordered students, 12 to 18 years old

Author(s): Mason, Mark

Journal/Book: Music Therapy Perspectives. 1988; 5: 114-118.

Abstract: Describes the clinical uses of a computer/software system, a digital electronic synthesizer, and a digital electronic rhythm composer in a music therapy program for behaviorally disordered 12-18 yr old students. Students were served in 2 kinds of classrooms, self-contained and integrated. Two music specialists were employed in the school, and students had the option of enrolling in a music elective class that met 3 times/wk or of receiving individual music therapy services that focused on learning an instrument. In both programs, emphasis was placed on targeted social behaviors or skills while concurrently learning about music. An example of a session with a 15-yr-old student learning to play the keyboard is included.

Note: Using Smart Source Parsing computer & electronic musical instruments in elective classes vs music therapy services; social behavior & skills; behaviorally disordered 12 18 yr old students

Keyword(s): Computers ; musical instruments; music education; music therapy; behavior disorders; childhood ; adolescence ; special education

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