Nina about the minor Music Therapy

Nina Beurskens is studying songwriting in the pop department at Codarts. She is in her third year now and chose to do the minor Introduction to Music Therapy. This is how she experienced it:

“I've always been incredibly interested in human beings and their behaviour. For me, psychology and the brain are very interesting. Next to that, it brings me great happiness to combine my love for music with the ability to help people around me. The combination of psychology and music is a very inspiring aspect of the profession. I even consider to study Music Therapy after I finish my training in the pop department.

I learn a lot about the effects of music on the brain and how music can help treat psychological and physical problems. This is super interesting.

The improvisation part of the profession is difficult for me, but an incredibly good thing to learn. I've always found improvisation quite scary, but during the minor I have learned not to focus too much on whether something is ‘pretty’ or ‘good’.

I definitely recommend the minor! The classes are very informative and interactive. It is also very inspiring and moving to see and hear what music does to people and how incredibly rewarding it can be for them.”

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