Music Therapy

 
Music Therapy Internship and Fieldwork / Practicum Opportunities at BKCM!

BKCM has been a training ground for students enrolled in AMTA approved, university programs in music therapy at both the bachelor’s and master’s degree levels. We only accept students enrolled as music therapy majors, whether at the undergraduate or master’s degree level. We have partnered with NYU, Berklee College of Music, Montclair University, Molloy College, SUNY New Paltz and Howard University.

Our internships run from September through June. We do not accept interns for spring or summer placements and an intern must commit to the entire school year. We are currently accepting internship applications for the 2023-2024 school year. The application deadline is March 20, 2023. Apply here.

Fieldwork, pre-internship and practicum placements are decided on a case by case basis depending on supervisor and placement availability. Fieldwork applications will be accepted from April 1 through August 1, 2023. If you are interested in being considered, please apply here.

Thank you for your interest. Please send all applications and questions to Music Therapy Director: Toby Williams MA, LCAT, MT-BC. toby.williams@bkcm.org.

Amoako Buachie performing at Music Therapy Sings!

Music activates, inspires, and stimulates emotional expression. Music relaxes, calms the nervous system and is helpful in restoring internal balance. Music connects us to ourselves and to others. Music is life affirming.

The developmental, emotional, psychological and social needs of children and adults are addressed through active music-making in a relationship with a music therapist. The Conservatory offers the services of master’s degree level, certified music therapists with New York State creative arts licenses. These professionals are trained multi-instrumentalists with specialties that include psychology, special education and other related fields.

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Adaptive Music Lessons

Children and adults who show an interest in learning to play an instrument, but who need extra support, can benefit from studying with a music educator with a degree in music therapy.

On-Site Music Therapy

In Music Therapy, the developmental, emotional, psychological and social needs of children and adults are addressed through active music-making in a relationship with a music therapist.

Music Therapy Outreach Programs!

The Music Therapy Outreach Program is available to provide music therapy services to public and private schools, social service agencies, youth and foster care programs, and adult and senior programs in Brooklyn and Queens. Our programs are for children and adolescents with special needs or who are at-risk, and adults and seniors with special needs. Programs are designed to meet the specific needs of each school or organization, and can be held at your program location, or on-site at the Brooklyn Campus.

Individual Music Therapy Sessions – Outreach

Our music therapists are able to offer one-on-one music therapy sessions and/or adaptive music lessons for school students at select outreach sites. These are set up through BKCM registration in conjunction with the site and music therapist.
Price: $80 per 30-minute session
If interested, please contact: Toby Williams, Music Therapy Director (MA, LCAT, MT-BC) at toby.williams@bkcm.org.

For more information, contact Toby Williams, Music Therapy Director, at 718-622-3300 x216.

The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music’s Music Therapy Department is also an Approved Provider of continuing education credits for the Certification Board of Music Therapists.  Any upcoming course offerings are listed on BKCM’s events page

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