Music Therapy
♪ Non-musical goals
♪ Main goals include developmental, health and well-being
♪ Clients typically have a diagnosis of some kind
♪ May include in cognitive, motor or speech exercises
♪ Music Therapy is provided by a Board Certified Music Therapist
♪ Experience & use different musical elements for expression
♪ Music Therapists practice in parameters set by the Canadian Association of Music Therapists regarding ethics & confidentiality
♪ Assessment based on progress towards their goals
♪ Clients are encouraged to play and express themselves with no fear of playing "wrong notes"
Music Lessons
♪ Musical goals
♪ Learn to play a musical instrument
♪ Students may or may not have a diagnosis
♪ Assignments and practicing at home
♪ Participation in performances, competitions or exams
♪ Music Lessons are provided by a qualified teacher
♪ Students learn & produce different musical elements & concepts
♪ Music Teachers are not governed by any official parameters
♪ Precomposed music with parameters for an "ideal" performance
♪ Assessment based on ability to play their instrument
♪ Participation in ear training, sight reading & technique exercises