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Derrington 2012 thesis.pdf - Anglia Ruskin Research Online

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4.6 Conclusion<br />

This chapter has shown a variety of ways of engaging teenagers in music therapy and<br />

described characteristics of the approach used in this study.<br />

Listening to, composing and playing music can have equal importance in music<br />

therapy with teenagers. It is necessary to provide them with options and opportunity,<br />

be supportive and match their energy and ideas. Music is a fundamental part of a<br />

teenager’s life and accompanies them as they mature and form their own identity.<br />

Work with teenagers ideally needs to be creative, intuitive, dynamic, reactive,<br />

flexible, consistent and persistent and is often about grabbing every opportunity for<br />

musical interaction.<br />

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