Author: William
Date: 2010-10-30 16:03
FWI--there is a jazz musician living in our town who has a master's degree in music therapy major and has not been able to find a job, anywhere. He did a one year after school program at my old middle school--funded by our recreation department--for kids with special needs and, in my humble opinion, worked wonders through a variety of rhythmic and melodic activities. The kids loved him and were able to learn coping skills that helped them in their regular acedemic classes. However, funding ran out (as usual, the kids lose) and he is still--12 yrs later--not working in music therapy. He tried establishing a "Center of the Performing Arts" in a downtown vacant warehouse, but last year that too closed due to lack of public support. He is a talented teacher--however, as foar as I know, not certified for public schools--and jazz musician (tenor sax, flute), but even with a master's degree, has been unable to find work in music therapy.
My recommendation, plan ahead and make yourself as "marketable" as possible. Along with music therapy, consider (at least) music education. Just my "unasked for" advice--like with the Buffets, take it or leave it. Cheers and good luck.
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