Music Therapy A research-based health profession in which musical activities are designed to accomplish non-musical therapeutic goals in a non-threatening environment.
With young children, music therapy provides a unique variety of musical experiences in a developmentally appropriate manner to effect changes in behavior and facilitate development of communication, social/emotional, sensori-motor, and/or cognitive skills. Music Therapy is a great supplement to occupational and physical therapy programs.
Music Therapists must have a bachelor's degree from an approved college or university program. The degree is designed to impart competencies in three main areas: musical foundations, clinical foundations, and music therapy foundations and principles. In addition to the academic coursework, a music therapy student is required to complete 1200 hours of clinical training. Upon completion of the bachelor's degree, music therapists are eligible to sit for the national board certification exam to obtain the credential Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC), which is necessary for professional practice. To learn more about Music Therapy, please visit the American Music Therapy Association website at www.musictherapy.org.
Jasmine is a board-certified music therapist. She holds a bachelor's degree in music from Florida State University, is certified by the Certification Board for Music Therapists, is a member of the American Music Therapy Association, and a member and board member of the Virginia Music Therapy Association. Her major instrument is voice. She also plays the guitar and piano. She has been performing since she was a child, and her talents have been displayed on the musical theater, opera, and dance stages.
Jasmine also has extensive experience singing for weddings, anniversaries, parties, and other special events. She teaches private voice, piano, and guitar lessons in Alexandria, Virginia. Contact Jasmine for rates and availability.
