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Available for the first time in paperback, this low-cost, high-quality guide to music therapy thought, research, and practice is the ideal text for a one semester overview and the perfect handbook for the practicing professional. You'll find that Davis, Gfeller, and Thaut's detailed descriptions of the populations most likely to receive music therapy are strongly supported by background material and extensive references, helping students build a firm base from which to explore the range of current healing modalities.

Amazon Sales Rank: #205332 in Books Published on: 1998-11-13 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 384 pages

About the Author William David, Ph.D., RMT, completed his doctorate at the University of Kansas. Currently, he is coordinator of the undergraduate music theapy program at Colorado State University. From 1976-1980, he served as clinician, then as Director of Music Therapy, at Faribault State Hospital. He is past president of the Midwestern Region of the National Association for Music Therapy.Michael H. Thaut. Ph.D., RMT is the coordinator of graduate studies in music and music therapy at Colorado State University. He earned his doctorate from Michigan State University in 1983, and has served as Director of Music Therapy at the Riverside Correctional Facility. He is the director of the interdisciplinary Center for Biomedical Research at Colorado state, and is an ccompished musician.Kate Gfeller, Ph.D., RMT, is Professor in the School of Music and the Department of Speeach Pathology and Audiology at the University of Iowa, Iowa City. She has received the Research nand Publications Award and the National Service Award from the National Association for Music Therapy. Her areas of interest and expertise include music therapy with persons who have hearing losses, music perception of persons with assistive hearing devices, affective response to music, and music therapy with older adults. She is the author of numberous book, book chapters, and research articles, presenting her findings at workshops throughout the U.S, Canada, Ireland, and Australia.

Most helpful customer reviews 8 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Very clear and thorough By Priscilla Stilwell My first (and probably only) music therapy course used this book as it's text. I am a musician, so I'm coming from that perspective. However, there is surprisingly little information on here as far as music skills. The assumption is that those skills are developed outside of this particular class. The author gets into the specifics of a wide range of disabilities, disorders and conditions. The way the brain processed music is presented in a thorough, yet (relatively) simplistic way. It's a detailed study, and not just a bunch of fun facts, so you have to be ready to take the time to research. The questions at the end of the chapters provided an excellent review for each class, and the book was well organized. I would certainly recommend both the book, as well as a Music Therapy class to anyone with any interest. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent review By gilmoregal24 This book is good for reviewing and studying for the music therapy exam after you've finished your program. I skimmed most of it, and passed the exam with flying colors. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to solidly prepare for the CBMT exam. 0 of 3 people found the following review helpful. intrested in book By Marcia Cauldero I was interested in condition of book but it turned out to be in good condition i was pleased with the service from Amazon. See all 3 customer reviews...