The document discusses the history and future of applied music therapy. It outlines how music therapy began in the early 20th century and expanded to treat difficult conditions. With only one music therapist for every 62,000 people, digital tools are presented as a solution to widen access. The presentation promotes a digital music programming product called SingFit Silver & Gold for senior care facilities.
1. The Present &
Future of Applied
Music Therapy
Tech
Andy Tubman, MT-BC
Georgia Partnership for Telehealth
2. Affiliations
Board Certified Music Therapist – Received
music therapy degree from Temple University and
Board Certification from the CBMT to practice
nationally.
Founder – Provides individual and group music
therapy services throughout Southern California,
and consulting internationally.
Co-Founder – Technology-driven music
programming and training focused on senior health
and well-being.
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4. History of Music Therapy in the West
Success with Difficult to Treat Conditions
Began at the VA Explosion of
in the wake of Evidence: Clinical
WWI Neurologists Join and Anecdotal
Clinical
the Scene
Profession
& Licensing
1910s 1950s 2000s Present 4
11. SingFit Silver & Gold
Fully programmed musical
experiences for senior care facilities.
Available for individual download
from iTunes.
Join our webinars.
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