Required Music Therapy Intern Competencies

Musical skills

Ability to play basic chord progressions (I, IV, V) on the guitar in at least two keys to accompany singing.
Ability to play basic chord progressions (I, IV, V) on the piano/keyboard in at least three keys to accompany singing.
Ability to accompany a song on guitar and/or keyboard and lead a group in singing.
Ability to play a melody on the piano/keyboard and accompany it with simple chord progressions.
Ability to read music.
Demonstrate functional use of voice, including singing in appropriate ranges, with correct pitch and appropriate rhythm and volume.
Ability to transpose a simple song into two different keys on two different instruments, one of which must be guitar or autoharp.
Ability to sight read a simple melody with written chordal accompaniment.
Ability to compose simple original songs.
Ability to improvise, using keyboard, guitar/autoharp, and/or rhythm instruments.
General functional knowledge of music theory.
Knowledge of songs appropriate for all age groups, birth to late adolescence.

Ability to observe and assess a patient's response to music interventions, including the patient's mood, affect, and behavior.
Ability to accurately document progress from music therapy interventions.
Ability to express themselves verbally and in writing in a professional manner.
Ability to plan and implement age appropriate music therapy interventions.
Demonstrate good time management skills.

Ability to remain flexible, and value the diversity of patient populations encountered.
Ability to work independently.
Demonstrate professionalism, and ability to interact well with other disciplines.
Demonstrate ability to accept constructive feedback, and to seek assistance when needed.
Demonstrate ability to follow hospital policies and procedures, including infection control and confidentiality policies.