Tools, materials, and continuing education for music therapists.
Composition and Creativity CMTE Course
Songwriting for Music Therapists – demonstration element: completion of three (3) songs – may present via video or copies of sheet music. Instructor will respect all copyright privileges of the author.
Required materials: ability to send copies of songs to instructor (e.g., camera, webcam, music composition software, pdf transfer, etc.
Module Learning Objectives: Participant will identify basic areas of focus in terms of music theory Participant will review elements of music theory to inform songwriting skill development Participant will complete three (3) songs demonstrating basic songwriting skill with indications of how song could be used in therapy
Schedule (all schedules are presented using number of minutes elapsed within the course): 00:00-00:05 – Introduction to the Course 00:05-00:10 – Self-evaluation of music theory knowledge 00:10-00:45 – Composition exercises: dice game; set notes; chord progressions; picture-based songwriting (participants will be expected to pause the video at several times to complete basic exercises – the lecture lasts approximately 20 minutes of this time with the remaining time to be spent in task completion) 00:45-00:50 – Instructions on how to submit demonstration element
One Client, One Instrument – demonstration element: Completion of brainstorming sheet/file submitted to instructor
Module Learning Objectives: Participant will identify specific client treatment needs Participant will review elements of music theory to inform songwriting skill development
Participant will complete brainstorming sheet/file demonstrating understanding of function of instruments within specific therapeutic environment/relationship
Schedule (all schedules are presented using number of minutes elapsed within the course): 00:00-00:05 – Introduction to the Course 00:05-00:10 – Lecture about multiple function of all materials 00:10-00:45 – Guided brainstorming exercise (participants will be expected to pause the video at several times to complete basic exercises – the lecture lasts approximately 20 minutes of this time with the remaining time to be spent in task completion) 00:45-00:50 – Instructions on how to submit demonstration element
Sing, Move, Play – demonstration element: Completion of brainstorming sheet/file submitted to instructor
Module Learning Objectives: Participant will identify specific client treatment needs Participant will review elements of music theory to inform songwriting skill development Participant will complete brainstorming sheet/file demonstrating understanding of function of therapeutic music experiences within specific therapeutic environment/relationship
Schedule (all schedules are presented using number of minutes elapsed within the course): 00:00-00:05 – Introduction to the Course 00:05-00:10 – Lecture about multiple function of all materials 00:10-00:45 – Guided brainstorming exercise (participants will be expected to pause the video at several times to complete basic exercises – the lecture lasts approximately 20 minutes of this time with the remaining time to be spent in task completion) 00:45-00:50 – Instructions on how to submit demonstration element
Everything in One Bag – demonstration element: Completion of brainstorming sheet/file submitted to instructor
Module Learning Objectives: Participant will identify specific client treatment needs Participant will review elements of music theory to inform songwriting skill development Participant will complete brainstorming sheet/file demonstrating understanding of function of instruments within specific therapeutic environment/relationship
Schedule (all schedules are presented using number of minutes elapsed within the course): 00:00-00:05 – Introduction to the Course 00:05-00:10 – Lecture about multiple function of all materials 00:10-00:45 – Guided brainstorming exercise (participants will be expected to pause the video at several times to complete basic exercises – the lecture lasts approximately 20 minutes of this time with the remaining time to be spent in task completion) 00:45-00:50 – Instructions on how to submit demonstration element
Maximizing Music Therapy Using Minimal Space – demonstration element: Strategy sheet completion and submission to the instructor
Module Learning Objectives: Participant will identify specific environmental needs that affect organization and therapy implementation Participant will develop personal strategy for maximizing space within specific therapy conditions Participant will complete brainstorming sheet/file demonstrating understanding of topic within specific therapeutic environment/relationship
Schedule (all schedules are presented using number of minutes elapsed within the course): 00:00-00:05 – Introduction to the Course 00:05-00:10 – Lecture about multiple function of all materials 00:10-00:45 – Guided brainstorming exercise (participants will be expected to pause the video at several times to complete basic exercises – the lecture lasts approximately 20 minutes of this time with the remaining time to be spent in task completion) 00:45-00:50 – Instructions on how to submit demonstration element