Music+therapist

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 * Music Therapist**

__Description:__ Music therapists plan and direct treatment programs using musical activities to help rehabilitate patients with physical or emotional disabilities. They may instruct an individual or large group how to play a musical instrument, or encourage patients to sing, write songs or listen to music. Therapists regularly evaluate the patient’s progress and effectiveness of the treatment plan, working closely with physicians, nurses and psychologists.

__Education:__ Bachelor's degree; certification exam Berklee College of Music Nazareth College of Rochester Temple University University of Kansas Shenandoah University Wartburg College ect...

__Salary Range:__ The average annual salary for music therapists in 2009 was $43,323.

__best part of the Job:__ 1.Watching the healing effects that music has on the patients that might otherwise be effected by traditional medicine.

__worst part of the Job:__ 1.There are not many of Music Therapist so, it's hard to get input 2.The music therapist may have to say no to people who want to get an appointment becuase most hospitals have only one or none. 3.Dealing with extremely challenging people. 4.Sometimes Music therapy does not work.

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Athanasidy, Patrice E. "The Best Colleges for Music Therapy | EHow.com." //EHow | How to Videos, Articles & More - Trusted Advice for the Curious Life | EHow.com//. Web. 29 Sept. 2011. .

"Music Therapist." //Home - Florida Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Network//. Web. 29 Sept. 2011. .