Music Therapist
— Healing Through Sound and Connection
Music therapy is a growing interdisciplinary profession that combines musical engagement with psychological insight to support emotional well-being, cognitive development, and physical healing. UMA’s Music Therapist Certification bridges the gap between creative expression and clinical application.
✅ Why This Certification Matters
This certification validates your ability to use music therapeutically across settings such as schools, hospitals, mental health centers, and special education programs.
Ideal for:
Musicians looking to expand into the wellness and therapy field
Educators and caregivers working with special needs or trauma-informed populations
Healthcare or psychology professionals integrating music into their work
Advocates of emotional support and community healing through the arts
What You Will Gain
Official UMA Certificate in Music Therapy
A recognized credential in therapeutic arts
Priority access to UMA healing workshops and public programs
Project collaboration with UMA's interdisciplinary wellness network
Lifelong learning through UMA’s music therapist community and shared tools
✅ Application Requirements (Meet any 2 of the following):
Background in music, education, psychology, or healthcare
2+ years of professional experience in a related field
Completed formal music therapy training or submitted practical case studies
Participated in programs supporting vulnerable, special needs, or healing populations
UMA Certified Teacher / Performer or over 6,000 UMA points
How to Apply
Create your UMA account and access the certification portal
Submit documentation of relevant background and practice (video/audio/text formats accepted)
Undergo expert panel review (you may be asked for additional material)
Receive UMA certification and enter the UMA Healing Network
