Bachelors

A Bachelor's degree program in music therapy is based on a multifaceted and experiential curriculum that combines scientific therapies with the art of music. Applicants are required to have a high school diploma or GED and may be required to demonstrate musical proficiency through live or previously recorded vocal or instrumental auditions.
Most Bachelor's degree programs in music therapy include clinical internships or fieldwork opportunities to prepare for the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT). Courses blend musical study with specialized training in the areas of behavioral sciences, psychology, anatomy, biology and physiology. A variety of therapeutic approaches is discussed, such as neurologic music therapy and instrumental improvisation. This degree generally requires four years of full-time study to complete, and core coursework may include the following:
1. World music survey
2. Psychology of music
3. Introduction to conducting
4. Anatomy and physiology
5. Aural comprehension and perception skills
6. Voice techniques and vocal improvisation
There are various institutes that offer certificate courses in the field. The Indian Institute of Medical Music Therapy (IIMMT) a unit of Apollo hospital, Chennai offers courses both online and offline for aspiring music therapists. Other famous institutes are Music Therapy Academy, New Delhi; Chennai School of Music Therapy, Chennai; Indian Association of Music Therapy, Delhi.