This episode features Dr. Jayne Standley’s responses to the following questions:

  1. How do you define evidence-based practice?
  2. Are there any possible adverse effects of music therapy in a delicate environment such as the NICU?
  3. What specific styles of music are most suitable for fostering neurologic development in the NICU?
  4. Are there any concerns regarding vocal range for male music therapists in the NICU?
  5. What is your guidance on live versus recorded music during NICU music therapy?
  6. How is music selection in the NICU influenced by considering the cultural backgrounds and sensitivities of the infants and their families?

About the Speaker

Dr. Jayne Standley, a Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor at The Florida State University, is a renowned figure in NICU Music Therapy. With decades of research and over 600 NICU-MTs trained through the Institute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy, Dr. Standley’s influence extends worldwide. As she prepares to retire, imagine 2024 pays tribute to her remarkable contributions with a Festschrift dedicated to her legacy.

Authors

Ciele Knox, MM, MT-BC, the Training and Development Coordinator at the National Institute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy, and Petra Kern, Ph.D., MT-BC, MTA, DMtG, editor of imagine, co-hosted multiple NICU online trainings and webinars over the past 3 years. This year’s imagine podcast series captures a selection of frequently asked questions from attendees and is part of the 2024 Festschrift for Dr. Jayne Standley and NICU Music Therapy.

Contact

CM-NICU-MT@fsu.edu

Suggested Citation

Knox, C., & Kern, P. (2024, June 1). Evidence-based practice and NICU-MT music characteristics (No. 2) [Audio podcast episode]. In Insights from Jayne Standley: Highlights from the NICU-MT webinar series. imagine. https://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz/podcasts