MU601
Clinical Improvisation III: Compositional Applications in Music Psychotherapy
0.5 Credit
This course focuses on current music-centered thinking and theories within contemporary musical trends. Students' knowledge of the creative applications of clinical improvisation is expanded. Advanced idioms and classical compositional styles are explored. The impact of different musical styles on clinical work is addressed through the study of blues and jazz as well as world styles such as ragas and music from Asia. Students also begin the process of finding their own musical voice and improvisational style. Linking this course directly to Music Psychotherapy Placement III (MU603) students bring clinical issues to class for group analysis and discussion.
