Introduction to Music Therapy
This two-day course is delivered by tutors with wide-ranging experience in clinical and professional settings, via a combination of theoretical and practical sessions, case presentations and experiential learning.
Key information:
- Course dates:
- Sat 18 – Sun 19 Jul 2026
- Course times:
- 10am–5pm
- Age:
- 18+
- Art form:
- Music
- Fees:
- £285
- Deadline:
- Bookings will close at 5pm on Friday 3 July 2026 or when the course reaches full capacity
- Level of study:
- Short Courses & Summer Schools (ages 18+)
- Mode of study:
- In-person
- Venue:
- Guildhall School of Music & Drama
- When:
- Summer Schools (July–August) | Weekend Courses
Course info
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- Spaces are limited, so we recommend booking early
- Bookings close at 5pm on Friday, 3 July 2026, or when the course reaches full capacity
- Please note: accommodation is not provided
- View our terms and conditions
Ages 18+
Course Dates & Times
Saturday 18 – Sunday 19 July 2026
10am–5pm
About Introduction to Music Therapy
This two-day course is delivered by tutors with wide-ranging experience in clinical and professional settings, via a combination of theoretical and practical sessions, case presentations and experiential learning.
Participants will learn about the psychodynamically-informed approach to music therapy that is taught at Guildhall School, and what a music therapist’s career might look like.
Who is the course for?
- Anyone considering a career as a music therapist
- Anyone interested in the MA Music Therapy course at Guildhall who would like an insight into the course
What can I expect?
You should expect:
- Lectures and/or seminars
- Practical group sessions where you can explore a variety of improvisational aspects of music-making relevant to music therapy practice
- Audio and visual case studies from music therapists currently working in the field, with a variety of client groups
- Examples of typical music therapy techniques
- A session applying music therapy research techniques in a typical workplace
- Time to reflect on a potential music therapy career
- Tutors with extensive experience of clinical and musical applications of music therapy
Do I need anything for the course?
Participants will be encouraged to bring and use instruments and/or their voices if possible. Small percussion instruments and a piano will be provided.
Course Fee
£285
Book Now
- Spaces are limited, so we recommend booking early
- Bookings close at 5pm on Friday, 3 July 2026, or when the course reaches full capacity
- Please note: accommodation is not provided
- View our terms and conditions
Eligibility
- We welcome participants from all ages 18 and over
- Participants must have sufficient English language skills in order to fully engage with the course
About the Course Tutor
This course is taught by Emma Kenrick and other tutors with wide-ranging experience in clinical and professional settings.
Emma completed her undergraduate degree in flute performance at TU Dublin before moving to London to do her MA in Music Therapy at Guildhall School of Music & Drama. She is a certified Neurological Music Therapist and Neonatal-ICU Music Therapist. She has experience working with both children and adults in a variety of settings with a range of needs across London. She has specialised in working with children and young people in ICU settings, child developmental centres, pupil referral units and schools for children with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
Emma also delivers a wide range of training for music therapists and non-music therapists, including using outcome measures in music therapy and training for school, hospital staff and peri instrumental tutors in using music as a supportive tool.
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