Our Credentials

MT-BC: Music Therapist-Board Certified

The credential “Music Therapist – Board Certified” (MT-BC) is granted by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) to identify music therapists who have demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to practice music therapy at the current level of the profession. The purpose of board certification in music therapy is to provide an objective national standard that can be used as a measure of professionalism by interested agencies, groups, and individuals. For more information visit www.cbmt.org

MM: Master of Music (in Music Therapy)

The designation “MM” is given to music therapist who holds a master’s of music for completing additional education and training at an American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) approved university or college. Master’s work in music therapy typically includes advanced practicum training, music courses, music therapy courses, and a specialized elective track in areas such as research methodology, special and early childhood education, psychology and counseling.

MSMTh: Master of Science (in Music Therapy)

The designation “MSMTh” is given to music therapist who holds a master’s of science for completing additional education and training at an American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) approved university or college. Master’s work in music therapy typically includes advanced practicum training, music courses, music therapy courses, and a specialized elective track in areas such as research methodology, special and early childhood education, psychology and counseling.

NMT: Neurological Music Therapist

A neurological music therapist is a music therapist that has completed specialized training in the therapeutic application of music to cognitive, sensory, and motor dysfunctions that come from human neurologic diseases. NMT treatment is based on stimulating music perception and production parts in the human brain, and the effects thereof on nonmusical and behavior functions. The targeted neurological dysfunctions include stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, cerebral palsy, Alzheimer’s disease, autism, and other neurological disease affecting cognition, movement, and communication. For more information on neurological music therapy and training, visit: http://www.colostate.edu/depts/CBRM/