You may have survived practicum placements, internships, and certification exams, but, as the dust settles, a new challenger appears: the job interview! In this episode, Michelle and Lee-Anne discuss how to meet this challenge head-on with strength and confidence. While interview tips shared will help prepare you for these potentially stressful moments, your hosts also kindly offer a reminder that the hiring process does not determine our value as music therapists. 

Practice makes perfect, allegedly, but should we care? Does perfect music therapy even exist? This episode explores the root causes of perfectionism and how our training might actually be getting in the way of effective music therapy practice. Michelle and Lee-Anne also discuss ways of combatting a results-focused mindset in order to embrace the process and celebrate the everyday victories (and failures) that truly lead to growth.  

Book Recommendation: Gilboa, A., & Hakvoort, L. (Eds.). (2022). Breaking Strings: Explorations of Mistakes in Music Therapy. ArtEZ Press. 

https://artezpress.artez.nl/books/breaking-strings 

Show Website: http://www.mtunplugged.ca

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Who doesn’t love a career-determining certification exam? In this episode, Michelle and Lee-Anne demystify the CBMT certification exam process, offering tips and strategies to help optimize your preparation. Their discussion covers topics such as exam formatting, helpful study resources, and dealing with test-anxiety. As a bonus, Michelle recounts a cautionary tale related to ill-advised post-exam alcohol purchases.

Show Website: http://www.mtunplugged.ca

CAMT: http://www.musictherapy.ca

Welcome to Music Therapy Unplugged: Real Talk with Lee-Anne and Michelle, a podcast for music therapists navigating the world of post-certification. This episode introduces your hosts—and new cheerleaders— Lee-Anne Dowsett and Michelle Yaciuk as they explore their own music therapy journeys and share their goals for the show. Becoming a professional can be a daunting crossroads for new grads that poses some big questions, from the practical to the existential. Michelle and Lee-Anne are here to help and invite you to come join the party!