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We are delighted to announce the successful completion of the 2023 cohort of the Distance Learning Programme “Music as Therapy for Young Children with Learning Disabilities,” we run in collaboration with the “Sound Art E-Motion” Association in Romania. The course equipped students from 7 different care settings across 6 districts with the skills to use music in the care they provide. The 8 newly trained caregivers have collectively created opportunities for 2,287 children to access music as part of their care.

I felt calm and good after these sessions. As for the children, there have been major changes in their behaviour. I didn’t expect them to like it so much that they would want it every day.

Distance Learning Programme student

Congratulations to the graduates:

  • Alina Andreicut – music teacher from Baia Mare
  • Bădilă Viorica – SEN teacher from Sibiu
  • Beșta Oana – SEN teacher from Sibiu
  • Bocskai Eszter – Primary School teacher and music Teacher from Miercurea Ciuc
  • Pavel Roxana – SEN teacher from Hunedoara
  • Tomescu Olga – SEN teacher from Hunedoara
  • Trif Diana – SEN teacher from Simeria
  • Olariu Roxana – psychologist from Oradea

This course has prepared a new group of practitioners to use music in a therapeutic way, and here is what some of the graduates had to say:

I gained confidence that what I was doing was good; I felt encouraged by the trainers and in supervision. It was a new experience for me. 

Distance Learning Programme student

Thank you very much for this opportunity, for your support and for the time, patience and trust you have given me. I am happy to be a part of your community.

Distance Learning Programme student

We hope that music will remain a valuable resource in their future work. Best of luck, and we are delighted to now these graduates among our Local Partners.

Are you in Romania and interested in the Distance Learning Programme?

Our Distance Learning Programme starts with a theoretical component as students work to develop a deeper understanding of the theory of music therapy through written assignments.

This is followed by an Intensive Study Training in which the practical component starts and where participants have the chance to meet in-person and discuss the theory they have learnt.

The intensive study weekend was one of the best courses I have attended recently. I received answers to all questions, I learned a lot of things that helped me in practice.

Distance Learning Programme student

After the Intensive Study Training, students complete their practical assignments where they put into practice everything they have learnt over the past several months.

If you work with children with disabilities and would like to learn how you could use music in your work, please get in touch. Email invatarelasdistanta@musicastherapy.org to register your interest in joining the course in 2025.