Hakeem Leonard Ph.D., MT-BC
This podcast features key information and strategies to prepare activities that maximize engagement, overcoming any perceived language barriers when offering student service projects abroad.
Resources:
- Gooding, L., & Standley, J. M. (2011). Musical development and learning characteristics of students: A compilation of key points from the research literature organized by age. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 8755123311418481.
- Humpal, M. E., & Colwell, C. (Eds.). (2006). Effective clinical practice in music therapy: Early childhood and school age educational settings. Silver Springs, MD: American Music Therapy Association.
- Kenny, C., & Stige, B. (2002). Contemporary voices in music therapy: Communication, culture, and community. Unipub forlag: Oslo, Norway.
About the Author:
Dr. Hakeem Leonard is an Assistant Professor of Music Therapy at the Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia. As a professor, he regularly supervises students in the local community, but also prepares them to be successful in providing services abroad. Dr. Leonard has led music experiences with children in Uganda and empowered his students to offer music-based experiences in Guatemala. Contact: hleonard@su.edu
Suggested Citation:
Leonard, H. (2016, October 1). What Music Therapy Students Need to Know When Conducting Service Projects in Latin American Countries. Retrieved from www.imagine.musictherapy.biz