An interview is required for prospective Level I Certification candidates. The training is open to professional music therapists who have a master’s degree or students with an MT-BC that are enrolled in a music therapy master’s program. Enrollment will be limited. 

Those seeking enrollment must:

1. Possess a master’s degree in music therapy or have an MT-BC and be enrolled in a music therapy master’s program.
2. Demonstrate advanced musical foundations and technical competence on voice and piano or guitar.
3. Display self-awareness and the willingness to self-reflect.
4. Complete an application and submit references.

Interview 

The interview will take place at the Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy at New York University. Under certain circumstances a Zoom option may be accommodated.

During the interview we wish to get a sense of you as a musician, especially your ability to be responsive in the moment, improvise with reciprocity, and utilize your ear training and harmonic knowledge. Please be prepared to:

1. Play the piano and/or guitar and sing.
2. Prepare music in a variety of styles, i.e., classical, popular songs, jazz, original music, etc.
3. Improvise music on piano or guitar and voice as the interviewer plays various instruments and workshops clinical scenarios.

The interview is also an opportunity for us to get to know you as a person and professional, as well as to assess your potential to succeed in this approach. We encourage you to discuss your clinical experience and your motivation to become certified. We will leave time to answer any questions you might have about the training.