Music Therapist

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What is Music Therapist?

Work using music to help clients overcome social, emotional, or physical difficulties. A music therapist does not teach his clients musical skills, but he will communicate by making music and undergoing a musical experience together. The main goal is to maintain and restore the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health of the client. Another goal is to make positive changes in client behavior and well-being.

Minimum education level

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM2500 - RM 5000

Example of a Job Position

Music Therapist

Art of Therapy

Expert Music Therapist

Music Therapy

Task

? Examine the problems experienced by the client, so that he gets appropriate music care ? Plan, review and assess therapy sessions to monitor their effectiveness, and to design the next therapy session ? Conduct research on various types of music to find out the response of the client's body Then, do music therapy, which is useful for muscle movement and control, speech and communication, cognitive abilities, mood, or motivation ? Encourage clients to participate in therapy sessions and provide responses with music Including, encouraging clients to sing or use various musical instruments to express themselves ? Helping clients develop increased self-awareness ? Assess the client's music and non-musical behavior and record the results of the client's development

Knowledge

Psychology

Knowledge of human performance and behavior; differences in individual abilities, personalities and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Customer and Personal Services

Knowledge of principles and processes to provide services for customers and personal. This includes assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.

Therapy and Counseling

Knowledge of principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunction, as well as providing career guidance.

Pure Arts

Knowledge of the theories and techniques needed to create, produce, and perform music, dance, visual arts, drama and sculpture.

Skills

Active Listening

Give full attention to the words of others, set aside time to understand the points presented, ask questions appropriately, and not interrupt at the wrong time

Serving Orientation

Actively looking for the right way to help others.'

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Social Sensitivity

Realizing the reactions of others, then understanding why they acted like that.

Problem Sensitivity

The ability to tell when something is wrong or maybe wrong. This does not involve solving the problem, only knowing if there is a problem.

Capability

1
Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas when speaking, so that others can understand what is being conveyed
2
Speaking Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so that others can understand what is being said
3
Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or maybe wrong. This does not involve solving the problem, only knowing if there is a problem.
4
Written Understanding - Ability to read and understand information and ideas conveyed through writing
5
Hearing Sensitivity - The ability to detect or tell the difference between different sounds and loudness.