Abstract

Music Therapy is an established healthcare profession. It is one of the emerging and most interesting disciplines in the world education system. Many reputed Universities of the world are running regular programs and courses in Music Therapy, however in India the potential of Music Therapy is yet to be fully utilized and as a discipline, it is at the nascent stage. Though a few private institutions and organizations in India are offering short term Music Therapy programs through online and distance mode, however Indian Universities are yet to introduce Music Therapy as a subject and integrate it with their curriculum. This article attempts to explore the current state of Music Therapy Education and Training in India and insists the importance of introducing Music Therapy Education and Training programs in Indian Universities.