Philosophy of Music Therapy And Teaching

                      

I believe deeply in the power of music experiences as catalysts for change, learning, healing, and development.  I believe the greatest potential for therapeutic growth exists when the music provided by the therapist or produced by the therapist and client together is of the highest quality possible. I believe that the more deeply a music therapist understands the myriad ways that music affects her/him personally, the more sensitively and effectively they are able to provide therapeutic music experiences for their clients. As such, I believe an essential part of each music therapy student's development is nurturing a deep personal relationship with music in their own life. 

As a teacher, I strive to help students deepen their relationship to music both as listeners and as players. I wish to consistently model such by consistently pursuing my own path of musical development through performance and study. 

Clinically, I strive to present a model of compassion and professionalism in therapeutic, musical, and relational interactions with students, colleagues, and with the individuals o are served through the University of Dayton Music Therapy Program. 

Courses Currently Teaching (Fall 2003)

Contact Information

Office Location:	Music/Theatre 107
Office Hours:	See schedule outside office door
Email:	james.hiller@udayton.edu
Phone Number:	937-229-3985
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Current Positions and Committees

UD Music Department Student Development Committee

Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) Exam Committee  (www.CBMT.org)