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Performance Training is provided on every instrument in every musical style in elementary schools , high schools , colleges , universities , private colleges , conservatories , private music lessons , books , videos , methods , and online courses . Most musical instrument stores also offer lessons . Search for “ Musical technique ” on Wikipedia .
Music therapists work in psychiatric hospitals , rehabilitative facilities , medical hospitals , outpatient clinics , day care treatment centres , agencies serving persons with developmental disabilities , community mental health centres , drug and alcohol programs , seniors ’ centres , nursing homes , and hospice programs . Music Therapy education programs are offered at Acadia University , Canadian Mennonite University , Capilano University , University of Windsor , Wilfrid Laurier University , and Concordia University . For more information , visit the Canadian Association for Music Therapy at www . musictherapy . ca .
Theory Music theory is the study of the theoretical elements of music , including sound and pitch , rhythm , melody , harmony , and notation . Training is available through books , videos , software , apps , seminars , and at colleges , universities , and career colleges . Check out the Music Theory Blog at www . musictheoryblog . blogspot . ca .
Songwriting Songwriting is writing the music and words of songs . Training is available through books , videos , software , seminars , workshops , colleges and universities , and at career colleges . Great resources are available through SOCAN ( www . socan . ca ), the Songwriters Association of Canada ( www . songwriters . ca ), and the Songwriters Resource Network ( www . songwritersresourcenetwork . com ).
Private lessons offer teaching tailored to your needs , goals , and progress .
Composition Musical composition is the process of making or forming a piece of music by combining the parts , or elements of music . Graduate and post-graduate degree courses are available at universities and there are countless books , videos , and online courses available on the subject . Visit The Art Of Composing at www . artofcomposing . com .
History Music history is the distinct subfield of musicology and history that studies music from a chronological perspective . Graduate and post-graduate degree courses are available at universities and there are books , videos , and online courses available . Explore Music and History at www . musicandhistory . com .
Business Music business courses are offered at colleges , universities , private colleges , and online . There are also hundreds of books on the music business and music business subjects are covered in music magazines and blogs . Areas covered include record companies , music publishing , entertainment law , marketing , licensing , contracts , musical styles , artist management , promotion and publicity , financial principles , business development , business software , internet entertainment , ethics , and concert promotion . For information on music business careers , visit www . careersinmusic . com .
Recording Recording is the action or process of recording sound or a performance for subsequent reproduction or broadcast . Training is available through books , magazines , videos , seminars , colleges , universities , online courses , and at career colleges . For more information , check out the Audio Engineering Society at www . aes . org .
Teaching Music teaching ( pedagogy ) is the study of the methods and principles of music instruction . Graduate and post-graduate degree courses are available at universities and there are books , videos , and online courses available . Visit the Canadian Music Educators Association site at www . cmea . ca .
Music Therapy Music therapy is the skillful use of music and musical elements by an accredited music therapist to promote , maintain , and restore mental , physical , emotional , and spiritual health .
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