Discover
the world of music therapy
with Dr. Barbara L. Wheeler, PhD, MT-BC
As Professor Emeritus from Montclair State University
and a retired faculty member from the University of Louisville,
Dr. Wheeler has shaped the field of music therapy for decades.
Books edited and co-authored by Dr. Wheeler
Dr. Wheeler has edited and co-authored several seminal books, articles, and chapters,
including Music Therapy Research (now in its third edition),
Music Therapy Handbook (soon to be released in its second edition),
and Clinical Training Guide for the Student Music Therapist.
A Lifetime of Experience in Music Therapy Around The World
Barbara shares her expertise across the globe, with faculty roles in Germany and Poland, and examining students’ theses and other papers for universities around the world. Barbara’s extensive contributions include editing and writing for essential texts, and she has left her mark as a past president of the American Music Therapy Association. Honored with lifetime achievement awards from both the World Federation for Music Therapy and the American Music Therapy Association, Barbara is an icon in music therapy, dedicated to the healing power of music.
Music therapy helps people to develop skills, adapt behavior, and overcome obstacles in their lives. Music therapists use different kinds of musical experiences, including improvising, performing, composing, and listening, along with talking about people’s experiences, to meet clients’ needs by utilizing the unique relationship between the client, the music, and the therapist.
Barbara Wheeler – Music Therapy Handbook
