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Plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to positively influence individuals' physical, psychological, cognitive, or behavioral status.
Arts, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to positively influence individuals' physical, psychological, cognitive, or behavioral status.
Arts, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences Field of Interest
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Average
$65,330
ANNUAL
$31.41
HOURLY
Entry Level
$37,620
ANNUAL
$18.09
HOURLY
Mid Level
$60,570
ANNUAL
$29.12
HOURLY
Expert Level
$102,320
ANNUAL
$49.19
HOURLY
Music Therapists
Music Therapists
Supporting Programs
Music Therapists
Music Therapists
01
Design or provide music therapy experiences to address client needs, such as using music for self-care, adjusting to life changes, improving cognitive functioning, raising self-esteem, communicating, or controlling impulses.
02
Design music therapy experiences, using various musical elements to meet client's goals or objectives.
03
Sing or play musical instruments, such as keyboard, guitar, or percussion instruments.
04
Communicate with clients to build rapport, acknowledge their progress, or reflect upon their reactions to musical experiences.
05
Customize treatment programs for specific areas of music therapy, such as intellectual or developmental disabilities, educational settings, geriatrics, medical settings, mental health, physical disabilities, or wellness.
06
Establish client goals or objectives for music therapy treatment, considering client needs, capabilities, interests, overall therapeutic program, coordination of treatment, or length of treatment.
07
Document evaluations, treatment plans, case summaries, or progress or other reports related to individual clients or client groups.
08
Assess client functioning levels, strengths, and areas of need in terms of perceptual, sensory, affective, communicative, musical, physical, cognitive, social, spiritual, or other abilities.
09
Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to music therapy.
10
Improvise instrumentally, vocally, or physically to meet client's therapeutic needs.
Music Therapists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Therapy and Counseling
KNOWLEDGE
Fine Arts
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Service Orientation
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
Music Therapists
Bach To Rock North Scottsdale is currently seeking a Multi Instrument Music Teacher to work as a part-time employee providing music and performance lessons to students. Multi-instrumentalists are preferred. Currently looking for:
Drummer with experience in other instruments and band coach
Music Teachers at Bach to Rock use B2R curriculum to provide students of all ages an inspiring and well-balanced music education. By teaching theory and technique using music that students know and love, B2R teachers develop musicians who enjoy performing, recording in our studio, and even composing original music!
Position Responsibilities:
Teach private and semi-private lessons using Bach to Rock curriculum and cover song arrangements
Create an encouraging, fun, and focused lesson atmosphere
Assess a student’s readiness to join a band or ensemble
Assist at school events
Requirements:
Must demonstrate an understanding of music concepts and be able to communicate those concepts effectively to students
Must have an advanced understanding of music theory and technique relevant to primary instruments
Effective time management and organizational skills to keep students on task in a lesson
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a variety of personalities
Experienced performer (either solo or group)
Experience working with youth and/or beginning musicians
Ability to interact effectively with children and adults
Ability to pass a background check
Bach to Rock offers the opportunity to work a flexible part time schedule in a fun environment with other like-minded musicians. We handle the marketing, scheduling, booking, billing and other business aspects of the lessons & group classes so that you can focus on teaching.
B2R offers an hourly rate that is based on education, experience, expertise, and availability.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: From $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 15 per week
Benefits:
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Schedule:
After school
Choose your own hours
Work setting:
In-person
Application Question(s):
What instruments do you play?
What instruments are you comfortable teaching?
Work Location: In person
This Bach to Rock is locally owned and operated by:
The Arete Initiative Inc.
The Arete Initiative Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Entry (student)
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
Part Time
Bach To Rock (“B2R”) America’s Music School for students of all ages is currently seeking a Multi Instrument Music Teacher to work as a part-time employee providing music and performance lessons to students. Multi-instrumentalists are preferred.
Music Teachers at Bach to Rock use B2R curriculum to provide students of all ages an inspiring and well-balanced music education. By teaching theory and technique using music that students know and love, B2R teachers develop musicians who enjoy performing, recording in our studio, and even composing original music!
Position Responsibilities:
Teach private and semi-private lessons using Bach to Rock curriculum and cover song arrangements
Create an encouraging, fun, and focused lesson atmosphere
Assess a student’s readiness to join a band or ensemble
Assist at school events
Requirements:
Must demonstrate an understanding of music concepts and be able to communicate those concepts effectively to students
Must have an advanced understanding of music theory and technique relevant to primary instruments
Effective time management and organizational skills to keep students on task in a lesson
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a variety of personalities
Experienced performer (either solo or group)
Experience working with youth and/or beginning musicians
Ability to interact effectively with children and adults
Ability to pass a background check
Bach to Rock offers the opportunity to work a flexible part time schedule in a fun environment with other like-minded musicians. We handle the marketing, scheduling, booking, billing and other business aspects of the lessons & group classes so that you can focus on teaching.
B2R offers an hourly rate that is based on education, experience, expertise, and availability.
This Bach to Rock is locally owned and operated by:
The Arete Initiative Inc.
The Arete Initiative Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Entry (student)
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
Part Time
Bach To Rock North Scottsdale is currently seeking a Voice and Piano Teacher to work as a part-time employee providing music and performance lessons to students.
Music Teachers at Bach to Rock use B2R curriculum to provide students of all ages an inspiring and well-balanced music education. By teaching theory and technique using music that students know and love, B2R teachers develop musicians who enjoy performing, recording in our studio, and even composing original music!
Position Responsibilities:
Teach private lessons using Bach to Rock curriculum and cover song arrangements
Create an encouraging, fun, and focused lesson atmosphere
Assess a student’s readiness to join a band or ensemble
Assist at school events
Requirements:
Must demonstrate an understanding of music concepts and be able to communicate those concepts effectively to students
Must have an advanced understanding of music theory and technique relevant to primary instrument
Effective time management and organizational skills to keep students on task in a lesson
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a variety of personalities
Experienced performer (either solo or group)
Experience working with youth and/or beginning musicians
Ability to interact effectively with children and adults
Ability to pass a background check
Bach to Rock offers the opportunity to work a flexible part time schedule in a fun environment with other like-minded musicians. We handle the marketing, scheduling, booking, billing and other business aspects of the lessons & group classes so that you can focus on teaching.
B2R offers an hourly rate that is based on education, experience, expertise, and availability.
This Bach to Rock is locally owned and operated by:
The Arete Initiative Inc.
The Arete Initiative Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Entry (student)
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
Part Time
Arts, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences
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