According to the The British Association for Music Therapy: “Music therapy is an established psychological clinical intervention, which is delivered by HCPC registered music therapists to help people whose lives have been affected by injury, illness or disability through supporting their psychological, emotional, cognitive, physical, communicative and social needs.”
Music Therapy is psychological therapy that aims to facilitate positive changes in the emotional, cognitive and social needs of an individual or group. It employs a variety of activities that foster communication through the engagement in live musical interaction.
No, to be a Music Therapist requires a music degree, to be highly proficient in at least one instrument and a further year’s study to qualify. This is because you need to be able to communicate with and respond to your clients wholly through the medium of music. This is at the centre of the relationship between therapist and client.
Joining In Music programs use some of the fundamental principles of Music Therapy that enable the group leader to facilitate a relationship between members of a group where the act of making music together becomes the therapeutic context; building resilience through scaffolding a range of key social and personal skills.
No, although there is an element of learning, this program is a therapeutic intervention. Joining In Music occupies a unique and exciting place between therapy, play and formal learning.
No, you don’t need any musical knowledge or skills to complete the Joining In Music courses or deliver the programs. Each program has been developed to enable non-musicians to guide children through the structured activities using clear, simple instructions, demonstration videos and all the necessary resources.
The Joining In Music courses are for anyone who works with children and young people: teachers, teaching assistants, youth workers or any trusted adult.
Any child would benefit from these programs but children with emotional social or behavioural difficulties would benefit the most and are the target group.
The session plans have been designed to have 4 children in the group.
No, this program would not be appropriate for a whole class. It is intended for small groups.
All programs can be delivered by any sensitive, trusted person. For example, a teaching assistant or even a school governor.
Joining In Music programs have been proven to help children engage with learning by improving concentration, reducing unwanted behaviours and by forming positive relationships.
Most schools will already have many of the instruments required for Joining In music programs. Each program outlines which instruments you will need and includes a guide to purchasing additional instruments if necessary.
There is a certificate of completion which also details the number of CPD hours.
No, this course does not lead to a qualification.
Yes, this course will count towards 20 CPD hours.
You will be emailed log in details once payment is received.
Yes, there is email support and a Facebook group for discussion.