World Music Therapy Day - March 1
Wed Mar 1st

World Music Therapy Day

Every year on March 1st, World Music Therapy Day sheds a light on music therapists around the world. The day also showcases how music can make life happier and more fulfilling.

Music is regarded as a universal language by many people. Music therapy is rooted in the human beings' healing ability. Music therapy has been a cost-effective way to address children, seniors, and people with disabilities' physical, cognitive, socioeconomic, socioeconomic, and emotional needs. People with cerebral palsy, autism, learning difficulties, and several other disabilities can benefit from music therapy.

Music therapy often includes singing, listening to music, making music, moving to music, and playing instruments.

Music therapy is also helpful for: According to study, music therapy is highly effective for:

  • Promoting movement
  • Providing ways to communicate. Providing methods to communicate
  • Providing ways to express emotions

This kind of therapy is provided by music therapy specialists. Music therapists need a bachelor's degree in music therapy from an accredited university in the United States to practice music therapy. They must also have 1,200 hours of clinical experience. According to the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), there are 8,000 music therapists in the United States. Music therapy organizations in other countries include Argentina, England, France, Austria, Austria, Canada, Switzerland, Japan, and Spain.

Musicians are available in a variety of settings because music is portable. Music therapists are also available in a variety of settings. They go to schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and even a client's house. Music therapy has prompted several schools to include music therapy in their special education curriculums, thanks to the success of music therapy. Music aids children in special education in developing rhythm and motor skills as well as increasing memorization skills. It also encourages children to act appropriately and provides a distraction from pain and anxiety.

How to celebrate #worldmusictherapyday

Therapists, researchers, physicians, and others are encouraged to share their love of music therapy with others.

Many ways for people to participate in World Music Therapy Day are also available.

  • Thank them for their essential work if you know a music therapist
  • If you or a family member has benefited from music therapy, please share your story on social media
  • Write and record a song and post it online
  • Gather with a group and experience the joy of singing together
  • Learn more about music therapy and how it can benefit seniors or those with special needs

With #WorldMusicTherapyDay or #WMTD, you can share your news for this day on social media with #WorldMusicTherapyDay or #WMTD.

The history of world music therapy day has spanned history

In 2016, the World Federation of Music Therapy (WFMT) established World Music Therapy Day (WFMT). WFMT was established in 1985 in Italy during the 5th World Congress of Music Therapy.