The Australian Music Therapy Association

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The Australian Music Therapy Association defines music therapy as:

"Music therapy is a research-based allied health profession in which music is used to actively support people as they aim to improve their health, functioning and well-being. It can help people of all ages to manage their physical and mental health and enhance their quality of life.

You don’t need to be musical to take part in or benefit from music therapy. Qualified music therapists plan and provide musical experiences for their clients. Each session is tailored to the needs and goals of the client."

"A Registered Music Therapist (RMT) is a music therapist who is registered with the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA). To be eligible to register with AMTA, a Registered Music Therapist needs to complete a certified university course in music therapy and maintain their skills through ongoing professional development as approved by the AMTA.

Currently in Australia, music therapy training is at a master's level and courses are offered at The University of Melbourne and The Western Sydney University.  The course is two years full time.

To enter the master's course, students must have completed an undergraduate degree in music or a related health profession with demonstrated high level musical skills."