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.