Professorship Music-Based Therapies and Interventions
How does music affect our brain and wellbeing? The professorship Music Therapy, officially Music-Based Therapies and Interventions (MTI), explores these questions under the leadership of reader Artur Jaschke. Together with students, lecturers and partners in healthcare and education, we investigate how music can be applied in therapy and care. For more than twenty years, ArtEZ has been a pioneer in the field of music therapy.
Music therapy and research at ArtEZ
Music therapy connects art, science and care. The MTI professorship brings these worlds together and develops knowledge that can be applied directly in practice. Together with degree programmes, healthcare institutions and researchers, we are building a community where music therapists learn, explore and innovate.
Our mission: music, human and machine
We live in a digital society where people and technology are constantly connected. The professorship examines the connecting role that music plays within this context. We aim to uncover the specific mechanisms of music – how it activates the brain, supports recovery and moves people, both physically and emotionally. By sharing and applying this knowledge, we increase the reach and impact of music therapy.
Our vision: music as a driving force for change
Music therapy is not a side note in healthcare but a powerful tool that moves people and makes their stories heard. Music therapists are musicians who use their expertise to give space to emotions, foster connection and support change. They form a unique community – curious, reflective and always focused on others.
More about our Music Therapy research
How we work: research in practice
Research within the Music Therapy professorship is strongly practice-oriented. Students participate in projects in healthcare, education and community settings. We combine artistic research with scientific methods and actively collaborate with partners within and beyond ArtEZ – from local healthcare providers to international knowledge networks and conferences. In doing so, we bring professional practice and academia together.
This international position gives our students and researchers access to the latest insights and enables us to contribute to the development of music therapy beyond the Netherlands. In this way, the professorship is not only a centre of knowledge but also a bridge to a global community of music therapists.