INTRODUCTION



For most people, moving to a new country is daunting enough, but if you have to learn a new language (considered one of the most difficult to learn), then that is the definition of a life changing event.



For Mark Hunter, this is exactly the direction that his life has taken. Mark, now a qualified music therapy practitioner in Norway has made a new life for himself and his family. As Mark details, although his native Scotland is not so far from Norway (just a quick flight over the North Sea), the differences between the two countries is large.



Mark Hunter & Nephew







Podcast Ep 56 – Table Of Contents




* 0.00 - 4.48 Introduction



* 4.49 Musical background and beginnings.



* 9.19 Mark's thoughts on the therapeutic nature of music.



* 11.00 Gaining a masters in music therapy.



* 12.57 What is the therapy part of music therapy?



* 18.25 Societal differences between Scotland and Norway.



* 33.09 Learning to speak Norwegian.



* 36.30 Discussing the types of people who may benefit from music therapy.



* 44.33 Methodology of music therapy.



* 53.05 Does music therapy work better in certain types of societies and countries?



* 63.00 Final thoughts and wrap-up.




NOTE: Intro and outro music features extracts from the track Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/kasseo/back-homeLicense code: YTLLW1SJWJPQRAT3



Sandnes Kulterskole



Mark Hunter Performing at annual Musikkfest in Stavanger.



For those wishing to learn more about Nordoff-Robbins, please check Podcast Episode 15.