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Episode 59 – Mark Hunter: Discovering Social Responsibility In Norway Through Music Therapy

22/08/2024

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INTRODUCTION

For most people, moving to a new country is daunting enough, but if you have to learn a new language (considered one of the most difficult to learn), then that is the definition of a life changing event.

For Mark Hunter, this is exactly the direction that his life has taken. Mark, now a qualified music therapy practitioner in Norway has made a new life for himself and his family. As Mark details, although his native Scotland is not so far from Norway (just a quick flight over the North Sea), the differences between the two countries is large.

Podcast Ep 56 – Table Of Contents

0.00 – 4.48 Introduction
4.49 Musical background and beginnings.
9.19 Mark’s thoughts on the therapeutic nature of music.
11.00 Gaining a masters in music therapy.
12.57 What is the therapy part of music therapy?
18.25 Societal differences between Scotland and Norway.
33.09 Learning to speak Norwegian.
36.30 Discussing the types of people who may benefit from music therapy.
44.33 Methodology of music therapy.
53.05 Does music therapy work better in certain types of societies and countries?
63.00 Final thoughts and wrap-up.