What is a director of music therapy and how to become one

Key steps to become a director of music therapy

1. Explore director of music therapy education requirements

   Most common director of music therapy degrees

   Bachelor's

   74.4 %

   Master's

   15.4 %

   Associate

   7.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific director of music therapy skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Group Sessions	21.87%
   Music Therapy Sessions	21.45%
   Individual Sessions	16.50%
   Interventions	16.46%
   Music Therapy	14.24%

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3. Complete relevant director of music therapy training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New directors of music therapy learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a director of music therapy based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real director of music therapy resumes.

4. Research director of music therapy duties and responsibilities

   • Collaborate with rehabilitation team in the planning of music activities in accordance with physical and psychological needs, capabilities and interests.
   • Motivate patients to participate in treatment sessions by educating them on the benefits of early mobility following cardiac and thoracic surgery.

5. Apply for director of music therapy jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a director of music therapy job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams