We wanted you to learn a little more about a few of our current and former state activists who are committed to changing things for the better for all music therapists. Read on to delve a little deeper into their world and explore further why they do what they do. Megumi Azekawa, MS, MTL, MT-BC, Tacoma, […]
Most of us don’t think of music therapists as activists, but we have a few we’d like to introduce you to. First, though, why is advocacy important in music therapy? Because regulation and policy impacts everything about what you do – and those changes can either benefit you and your practice, or not. As both […]
“As practitioners, YOU are the voice of your profession,” said Sarah Laing, MMEd, MT-BC, who chairs the Practice Analysis Committee shepherding this year’s process. The practice of music therapy is a living, breathing process that changes, develops, and improves over time. That’s why every five years, CBMT undertakes a new Practice Analysis process to update […]
Calling all current MT-BCs! The Practice Analysis Survey will be in your email inbox in late September. Please ensure that the email address in your CBMT account is up to date so that your feedback is included! The Practice Analysis Committee (PAC) members, as well as members of the Continuing Education Committee and the Executive […]
Continuing education plays an important role in the ever-evolving field of music therapy. CBMT is responsible for certifying all music therapists – both granting MT-BC at the outset of their careers and requiring ongoing education and recertification every five years. To be recertified, music therapists are required to complete 100 recertification credits to ensure continued […]
Music therapists worldwide recognize the profound knowledge required to effectively serve clients around the globe. The credentialing process is the badge of expertise, showcasing our understanding of both nuances of music and its therapeutic applications. In a significant stride towards international credentialing, the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) was recently one of the featured […]
As work environments are changing, the framed credential on your office wall may not be getting the visibility it used to. To assist board-certified music therapists in spotlighting their qualifications and certification status, CBMT has partnered with Credly to offer a digital credential that is easily verified by employers and professional networks. Because we understand […]
The new CBMT Board Certification Domains define the body of knowledge that represents competent practice in the profession of music therapy and identifies what a credentialed therapist may do in practice.
We invite you to join in our efforts to advocate for and advance the profession of music therapy, find out what you can do to help achieve all levels of state recognition.