MA in Music Therapy Chulalongkorn University

Congratulations to our alumna Pei Xin Goh on the publication of her integrative review, “Musical Improvisation as a Self-Care Strategy for Music Therapists,” co-authored with Jos De Backer in Tijdschrift voor Muziektherapie! The paper explores how musical improvisation can support therapists’ emotional expression, self-reflection, well-being, and professional sustainability. An important contribution to ongoing conversations on therapist self-care and ethical, sustainable practice in music therapy. Well done on this meaningful achievement!

More info: https://www.xinwithme.com/highlights

We are proud to celebrate our alumna, Ms. Goh Pei Xin (MA, MT-BC), who has been featured in a full-page article in Malaysia’s Sin Chew Daily Newspaper!!!🗞️

The article highlights the field of music therapy, along with Pei Xin’s inspiring journey to becoming a music therapist. She also shares how she works with children and youth with special needs, using music to support social, emotional, and behavioral development.

Currently, Ms.Pei Xin is one of only 21 registered music therapists in Malaysia 🇲🇾—a meaningful milestone for the profession.

Read the full article here: https://www.sinchew.com.my/?p=7440635

MA in Music Therapy
Chulalongkorn University

📣 Chula LINK Scholarship 2026 Now Open

🌈 Applications are now open for the Chula LINK Scholarship 2026 for the first semester of the Academic Year 2026. The scholarship supports international students pursuing Master’s and Doctoral degree programs at Chulalongkorn University.

📌 Application Period
March 20 – May 24, 2026

🌐 For more information: https://www.inter.chula.ac.th/news/26085/

Celebrating World Music Therapy Week from 10-15 April 2026!!!

This week, we honor the transformative power of music therapy — a field where science, art, and human connection come together to create meaningful change.

At Chula Music Therapy, we witness every day how music opens pathways beyond words — supporting emotional expression, fostering connection, enhancing wellbeing, and empowering individuals across diverse settings and communities.

Music therapy is not just about music.
It is about relationships.
It is about healing.
It is about giving voice where words may not yet exist.

To all music therapists, students, educators, and advocates around the world — thank you for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to this vital work.

Let us continue to grow, collaborate, and amplify the impact of music therapy globally!!!

🌍✨ World Music Therapy Week 2026 starts today!

From 10 to 15 April, the global music therapy community comes together to mark World Music Therapy Week: a time dedicated to advocacy, awareness and sharing the value of music therapy worldwide.

This year’s theme, “Connecting Borders: Creating Networks and Enhancing Identities through Music Therapy”, highlights how the profession fosters connections across cultures, strengthens networks and supports identities through meaningful musical experiences.

The theme also aligns with the 18th World Congress of Music Therapy - Connecting Borders, the leading international event in the field, taking place this July in Bologna, Italy 🇮🇹🌐

📣 We invite professionals, students and supporters to take part by sharing their work, projects and experiences from their communities.

➡️ Use the hashtag to connect globally and allow us to share your contributions.

🎨 The official WFMT toolkit is available on: https://www.wfmt.info/post/wfmt-launches-the-world-music-therapy-week-toolkit-2026

Feel free to translate the materials to make them accessible in your local context.

Together, we highlight the role of music therapy in health, social and community settings across the world. 💜🎶



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Federazione Italiana Musicoterapeuti - FIM

APPLY NOW for the MA in Music Therapy at Chulalongkorn University - Thailand’s top-ranked university and a globally recognized institution for academic excellence and research impact.

Join our international hybrid program conducted entirely in English and designed for aspiring and practicing professionals who want rigorous clinical training grounded in global standards.

Program highlights:
• 2-year full-time program
• 52-credit curriculum
• Thesis and non-thesis tracks available
• Blended learning format (no residency in Thailand required)
• Experiential learning with world-renowned faculty

Application period: February 2 – April 17, 2026

Apply now:
www.register.gradchula.com

For more information:
musictherapy.faa.chula.ac.th
[email protected]

+66 2 218 4566

We look forward to welcoming the next cohort of future music therapists into our international learning community.

We are proud to highlight the meaningful work of our alumnus, whose recent publication reflects both professional excellence and collaborative effort in a medical setting.

📝 “Collaborative care for relationship completion: Case reports from intensive care units”
Published in Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare

Through these case reports, the paper offers valuable insight into the collaborative roles of medical music therapy and medical social work in intensive and palliative care settings. It is a meaningful contribution to the growing body of literature in our field.

We extend our sincere congratulations on this achievement and express our appreciation for the dedication, sensitivity, and professionalism reflected in this work. It is inspiring to see such impactful practice emerging from our alumni community.

A huge congratulations to Ms. Estelle Li En Ng, MA, MT-BC—music therapist at Singapore General Hospital and our proud alumna!

📖 Read the full paper here:
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20101058261438159

We are looking forward to the opportunity to offer a Music Therapy Workshop focused on supporting patients while also addressing professional burnout among healthcare providers @ Koon Palliative Hospital.

In demanding clinical environments, caring for others often comes at the cost of one’s own emotional and psychological well-being. This workshop is designed as a reflective and experiential space to explore how music therapy can support both patient care and the sustainability of professionals who provide it.

Facilitated by Dr. Jin Hyung Lee (Chulalongkorn University) and Mr. Boonrak Wongpoonsin (Koon Palliative Hospital), the workshop integrates clinical insight with hands-on musical experiences, highlighting practical approaches to care, connection, and self-care within palliative settings.

We sincerely appreciate Koon Palliative Hospital for recognizing the importance of this work and for making space for such meaningful engagement.