Tracy Richardson, Ph.D., MT-BC
Professor of Music Therapy, Director of MAMT, Department Chair
Departments / Offices
Master of Arts in Music Therapy, Music and Theatre
Master of Arts in Music Therapy, Music and Theatre
Education and Qualifications
- Ph.D., Indiana State University
- M.S., Indiana State University
- B.S., Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
- Board-certified music therapist through the Certification Board for Music Therapists
Professional Contributions
Areas of Specialization, Publication, & Research
- Richardson, T. (2011). The impact of training on music therapists’ songwriting knowledge, self-efficacy, and behavior (Doctoral dissertation).
- Richardson, T. (2010). I celebrate my life. Songwriting and recording session with breast cancer survivors. Celebration of Life conference.
- Five-hour Continuing Music Therapy Education (CMTE) sessions for music therapists and regional and national conferences, including:
- Ignite your songwriting: A workshop to build skills and confidence
- I write the songs: Songwriting in/as music therapy
- Regular presenter at state, regional, and national music therapy conferences on topics such as: Distance Education in Music Therapy, Clinical Training of Undergraduate and Graduate Music Therapy Students, Song Writing in Music Therapy, and Music Therapy Research
Recognition and Awards
- 2009 Award of Merit, American Music Therapy Association
- 2009 Spirit of Unification Award, American Music Therapy Association
- 2009 Songwriting Award, American Music Therapy Association
- 2005 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Sister Mary Joseph Pomeroy Award for Faculty Excellence for Service
Professional Service/Membership
- American Music Therapy Association
- Great Lakes Region of the American Music Therapy Association (President 2011-present; President-Elect 2009-2011)
- Association for Indiana Music Therapy
- American Counseling Association
- Mu Phi Epsilon, Gamma Psi Alumni Chapter
- 23 years clinical practice;16 years teaching experience