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    • Children in the music therapyThe continuing education program to become a "Specialist in Children’s Music Therapy" specializes you in music therapy with children

      The demand for effective, child-centered forms of therapy is growing tremendously. By completing the continuing education program to become a “Specialist in Children’s Music Therapy”, you will make an important contribution to the therapeutic care of children.


      Today, children’s music therapy is practiced as a scientifically grounded form of therapeutic treatment in many fields of health care, education, and social services. It is not only used to treat illnesses and disorders but also serves to promote health, is specifically applied in cases of developmental delays, and supports integration, thereby enriching educational and social-educational practices.


      Children’s music therapy refers to the targeted use of music and/or musical elements within the context of a therapeutic relationship with children, with the goal of restoring, maintaining, and promoting mental and physical health, as well as correcting and fostering development.
      The training program covers: the integration of music, psychology, developmental theory, and medicine, as well as the practical use of instruments and the voice.


      How does music affect children?

      • Music offers a way to connect with children that is not as easily achieved with other media
      • They love the playful nature of music and enjoy exploring different sounds and instruments
      • Music becomes an expression of emotional experience and helps resolve conflicts and fears, as well as relieve tension
      • Interactive games involving rhythm and sound can promote various aspects of child development, such as concentration, motor skills, endurance, communication, attention, language, and much more


      This continuing education program is suitable for      :

      • Early childhood educators
      • Teachers
      • Social educators
      • Music teachers
      • Child and adolescent psychotherapists
      • Occupational therapists
      • Speech-language pathologists
      • and many more

      Areas of application: e.g.,Music Instruments

      • Schools
      • Pediatric hospitals
      • Early intervention centers
      • Special education schools
      • Special education facilities
      • Private practice

      Prerequisites:

      • Basic musical training
      • Proficiency in at least one instrument
      • Good rapport with children
      • Ability to engage in (self-)reflection
      • Interest in the field of health/therapy
      • Sensitivity/empathy
      • Social skills
      • Perseverance/patience

      At the end of the module, there is a multiple-choice online exam; upon successful completion, you will receive the certificate “Specialist in Children’s Music Therapy.”

      Duration of study: With a study load of approximately 4–6 hours per week, you can complete the entire continuing education program in about 4–6 months.

      Total cost of the program: 1.256 Euro; 1.400 USD (including exam and certificate)


      If you decide to continue on to the full music therapy training program, the courses you have already completed will, of course, be credited toward your degree.

      Your benefits with us:Thumbs up

      • All courses are offered exclusively online, saving you time and money.
      • Since this is a self-paced program, you can learn at your own pace. All dates for the self-experience sessions and online exams will be arranged with you individually, based on your availability.
      • We’ll support you throughout your studies and are happy to assist you. We’ll meet online at regular intervals.
      • With a wide range of tools, self-experience sessions, and carefully prepared course materials, we offer you a strong practical focus that will make your transition into the profession easier.
      • Our curriculum is aligned with university-level coursework, ensuring you receive a well-rounded, comprehensive education that is easy to understand.
      • All fees are all-inclusive and cover online access, self-experience sessions, module exams, certificates of participation, and diplomas.
      • You can complete the training program, as well as all continuing education courses, while working full-time.

      • Our school offers all programs as a modular system. For you, this means:

        • You can book each course individually. This is useful if you’d like to further your education in specific subject areas.
        • Within the modules, individual courses are grouped by subject focus. These modules can also be booked separately.
        • In addition to the Music Therapist training program, we also offer specialized continuing education programs to become a Specialist in Children’s Music Therapy and a Specialist in Elementary Music Therapy.
        • For the Music Therapist training program (6 modules); Specialist in Elementary Music Therapy (2 modules); Specialist in Children’s Music Therapy (12 courses), we have put together the corresponding modules.
        • All courses and modules can be combined with one another and will be credited toward the corresponding complete training programs.

      General information about the online school and registration you'll find at our homepage.

      Curriculum for the continuing education program: