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International Training Institutes in Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT™)

 International Training Institutes in Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT™) are open to music therapists, allied professionals, and students who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT™) and utilizing NMT™ methodology and techniques within their scope of practice.

 

NMT™ is delivered exclusively by NMT™ Professionals who have completed training through the Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy®. To ensure best practices, protect the public, and maintain the integrity of the NMT™ system, all training participants will sign a license agreement with the Academy, renewable every five years, to use the NMT™ designation and techniques. This designation is renewable through the completion of 50 Professional Development credits.

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  1. Participants will gain a working knowledge of the Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT)™ System of Techniques through active practice and live demonstration.
  2. Participants will demonstrate an increased knowledge of current research supporting NMT™ techniques through active translation into therapeutic music exercises;
  3. Participants will demonstrate a working knowledge of the Transformational Design Model (TDM)™ by working through clinical scenarios and presenting their projected clinical outcomes;
  4. Participants will identify current clinical assessments that can be used by NMT™ Professionals for treatment evaluation of functional motor, cognitive, speech/language, and psychosocial outcomes;
  5. Participants will be able to answer basic neuroanatomy and neuropathology questions related to a variety of neurologic disorders.
  • Upon successful completion of this course and a written test, a certificate of completion in advanced Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT)™ training will be issued by the Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy®.
  • Successful completion of the NMT™ training and professional affiliation license requirements allows one to practice the NMT™ System of Techniques and use the professional designation assigned for five years. This designation is renewable through the completion of 50 Professional Development credits.   Your professional affiliation status is dependent on several factors (see Affiliation Categories)
  • This training is open to other students and professionals outside of the field of music therapy, however, completion of the NMT™ training does NOT allow one to practice outside their professional licensure-training-certification.
  • There are no required prerequisites to take this training.

To uphold and maintain best practices of the Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT™) system of standardized techniques, safeguard both the consumers of NMT™ and the public at large, and to preserve and protect the integrity of NMT™ for future generations, participants will sign a license agreement with the Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy® allowing one to practice the NMT™ System of Techniques and use the professional designation assigned for five years. More information about the Academy’s License and Professional Affiliation Program can be found by clicking here. 

Curriculum – International Training Institutes in NMT™

This International Training Program of the Academy is endorsed by:

Questions?

If you have questions, are interested in hosting an International Training Institute in NMT™, or are interested in joining from a low-income, lower-middle income, or upper-middle income country (based on World Bank classifications) and need adjusted registration fees, please contact training@nmtacademy.co.

Upcoming Opportunities

NMT™ Training in partnership with the ADELI Medical Center

📍 In-Person, ADELI Medical Center –  Piešťany, Slovakia

🗓️ July 2-5th, 2026

💬 Language: English with Slovak consecutive interpretation

Register Here!

 

NMT™ Training in partnership with the Hamburg Medical School

💻Part 1: June 17- July 16th – online asynchronous modules (20 hours)

📍Part 2: July 17-19th – in-person practice sessions (15 hours) – Hamburg, Germany

💬 Language: English

Register Here!

 

NMT™ Training in Birmingham, England

💻 Part 1: June 24th- July 24th – online asynchronous modules (20 hours)

📍Part 2: July 24th-July 26th – in-person practice sessions (16.5 hours) in Birmingham, England

💬 Language: English

Register Here!

Tentative NMT™ Trainings in 2026/2027: 

Enschede, Netherlands – September 2026

Virtual Training – December 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are no required prerequisites to register for this training.
Trainings are open to allied professionals, music therapists, and students who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT™) and utilizing NMT™ methodology and techniques within their scope of practice.

Starting in 2026, students who complete the training during their undergraduate or graduate music therapy program, prior to board certification or completion of their training as a music therapist, will need to complete an NMT™ Clinical Practice Workshop or NMT™ Academy approved internship to receive their NMT™ designation. Once the NMT™ Student completes their training as a music therapist, they can register for a Clinical Practice Workshop at a discounted rate.

An electronic copy of the required training manual is covered under your registration fee. It will be essential to have this with you during the training. A few weeks prior to the training you will receive a final schedule of lectures as well as a link to the training materials. Typically, there will be around 4 hours of work to complete prior to the start of the training. 

Upon successful completion of this course and a written exam, a certificate of completion in advanced Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT™) training will be issued by the Academy for Neurologic Music Therapy®. 

This training is open to students and professionals outside of the field of music therapy, however, completion of the NMT™ training does NOT allow one to practice outside their professional licensure-training certification. To understand more about your NMT™ credential and professional affiliation, please go to Affiliation Categories.

Completion of the training in its entirety is expected to gain the certificate of completion. Attendance will be taken throughout the entire training. The training requires live participation and it is not possible to complete parts of the training asynchronously. 
The Academy of NMT™ is approved by the U.S. Certification Board of Music Therapy (CBMT) as an advanced provider for Continuing Music Therapy Education credits (CMTE). Successful course completion will result in 36 CMTE credits. Your certificate of completion can be submitted to CBMT as proof of your attendance and participation. 
Yes, virtual trainings may be attended from any location so long as you can attend in your time zone. Trainings have been made accessible via an online format when specified.

Each attendee will receive a link along with a secure password to enter the training each day. You will need to have access to a computer with internet access, a quiet place to concentrate, and a keyboard/piano to practice some of the concepts as they are being taught. In addition, there are many opportunities where participants break into small groups and practice the concepts being taught. Please attend the training in a location where you can unmute and participate. It is helpful, but not necessary, to have any additional musical resources such as Orff or percussion instruments, a guitar, autoharp, or wind instruments (such as harmonicas, recorders, melodicas) available.

Retake Registration is available to individuals who have previously completed the NMT™ Training. If you’re registering as a retake, please email your previous certificate or proof of completion to nmt@nmtacademy.co.

Training prices may vary slightly depending on the host location, local currency, and what is included (e.g., meals, snacks, coffee breaks). The exact price and what it covers are listed on each training’s individual Eventbrite page, which you can access by clicking on the training you’re interested in.
  • Professional Registration is for practicing professionals (e.g., board-certified music therapists, physical therapists, etc.).
  • Student Registration is for those currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD academic program (BA/BM students must be in their 3rd or 4th year).
  • Retake Registration is available to individuals who have previously completed the NMT™ Training. If you’re registering as a retake, please email your previous certificate or proof of completion to nmt@nmtacademy.co.
Split payments allow you to divide the total training cost into two or four installments. While this offers flexibility, the full amount must still be paid by the listed deadlines. After your first payment, you won’t receive a separate reminder or payment link. Instead, simply return to the original Eventbrite page and select the appropriate link to make your next payment by the due date.

If you are interested in joining from a low-income, lower-middle income, or upper-middle income country (based on World Bank classifications – see link below), please send training@nmtacademy.co an email with the country you are attending from for adjusted registration fees: https://datatopics.worldbank.org/world-development-indicators/the-world-by-income-and-region.html

 

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