UPPVMK060 Complex Music Therapy 1

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Winter 2025
Extent and Intensity
6/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PaedDr. Irena Johanka Savková, MBA (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Eva Zezulková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
PaedDr. Irena Johanka Savková, MBA
Institute of Special Education – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Contact Person: Mgr. Denisa Janků
Timetable
Fri 31. 10. 13:05–15:30 C209, Fri 21. 11. 15:35–18:00 C209
Prerequisites (in Czech)
FAKULTA(FVP) && TYP_STUDIA(B) && FORMA(K) && ROCNIK(2) && !FVP22K001
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 16/20, only registered: 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the subject is to familiarize students with the theoretical and practical aspects of holistic music therapy and the possibilities of its application in practice. The teaching takes place in an experiential workshop format, where theory intertwines with practical activities.The theoretical part focuses on:- basic foundations, directions, and possibilities of music therapy,- the effects of music on the human body,- the characteristics of holistic music therapy as a specific therapeutic direction (principles, forms, utilized tools),- an introduction to tools specific to holistic music therapy.The practical part is oriented towards the participants' own experiences and includes:- acquaintance with instruments of natural tuning,- rhythm creation,- practical use of tools within active music therapy (e.g., music therapy orchestra),- completion of receptive forms of music therapy.
Learning outcomes
Expert KnowledgeThe student defines and theoretically delineates the concept of music therapy.The student characterizes the principles and specifics of a holistic music therapy approach.The student explains the basic rules, principles, and forms of music therapy.The student describes the effects of the human voice on the human organism.The student understands the principles of interpersonal communication in the context of music therapy.Expert SkillsThe student practically applies basic percussion techniques while playing the djembe.The student creates simple rhythmic structures.The student independently masters the performance on selected percussion instruments.General CompetenciesThe student assesses and adapts the space for the implementation of a music therapy circle.The student analyzes the appropriateness of chosen forms of music therapy activities for a specific target group.The student evaluates the selection and use of individual instruments in the music therapy circle with regard to the individual needs of the participants.
Syllabus
1. The Concept and Definition of Music TherapyDefinition of music therapy, characteristic features, and main goals of music therapy practice. 2. Music Therapy ApproachesOverview of the main directions in music therapy: psychodynamic, behavioral, humanistic, and holistic approaches – basic principles and differences. 3. Comparison of Music Therapy ApproachesAnalysis of the differences and specifics of individual approaches with an emphasis on practical application. 4. Holistic Music Therapy – Origin and DevelopmentHistory, theoretical foundations, and current state of the holistic music therapy direction. 5. Instruments in Holistic Music TherapyCharacteristics of untempered, ethnic, and naturally tuned instruments. 6. Percussion InstrumentsBasic knowledge of the types of percussion instruments and their use in therapy. 7. Forms of Holistic Music TherapyIndividual and group work, active and receptive forms – principles and applications. 8. Active Form of Holistic Music TherapyPrinciples of leadership, preparation of the environment, and practical procedures. 9. Receptive Form of Holistic Music TherapyPrinciples, preparation of the environment, and applications in practice. 10. The Impact of the Human Voice on the Organism and its Use in Music TherapyPhysiological and psychological aspects of the voice in the therapeutic process. 11. Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Music Therapeutic ActivitiesThe role of communication, including alternative and augmentative methods, within music therapy. 12. Self-Reflection and Sharing ExperiencesSupporting professional development through reflection and sharing one's therapeutic experience.
Literature
    required literature
  • SAVKOVÁ, I.J. Celostní muzikoterapie 1. Distanční studijní text. Fakulty veřejných politik v Opavě. Opava: Slezská univerzita v Opavě. 2024.
  • SAVKOVÁ, I. J. Holistic music therapy as one of thepreventive activities min pupils with problém behavior. Social pathology prevention, Silesian Univerzity Faculty of public policies in Opava, volume VII/ISSUE1, 2021, ISSN 2464-5877, ISSN 2464-5885. SKU
  • American Music Therapy Association: Definition and Quotes about Music Therapy [online]. Silver Spring: American Music Therapy Association, 2020. Dostupné z: https://www.musictherapy.org/about/quotes
  • Marek,V. Hudba jinak. Praha: Eminent, 2003. ISBN: 9788072811250
  • SAUS, W. Alikvótní zpěv – tajemství magického umění hlasu. Praha: Maitrea, 2019. ISBN 978-80-7500-427-7.
  • KANTOR, J., LIPSKÝ, M., WEBER, J. et al. Základy muzikoterapie. Praha: Grada, 2009. ISBN 978-80-247-2846-9.
    recommended literature
  • KOMÁRKOVÁ, Š. Muzikohrádky. Praha: Portál, 2021. ISBN 978-80-262-1729-9.
  • GERLICHOVÁ, M. Muzikoterapie v praxi – příběhy muzikoterapeutických cest. Praha: Grada, 2020. ISBN 978-80-271-1791-8.
  • MARTINEAU, J. Tajemství hudby: melodie, rytmus, harmonie. Praha: Dokořán, 2019. ISBN 978-80-7363-966-2.
  • HOLZER, L., DRLÍČKOVÁ, S. Celostní muzikoterapie v institucionální výchově: metoda Lubomíra Holzera: expresivní terapeutické metody – cesta ke změně v institucionální výchově. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého, 2012. ISBN 978-80-244-3323-3.
  • SACKS, O. Musicophilia: příběhy o vlivu hudby na lidský mozek. Praha: Dybbuk, 2015. ISBN 978-807-4381-324.
  • EDWARDS, J. ed. The Oxford handbook of music therapy. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2016. ISBN 978-0-19-963975-5.
    not specified
  • ZELEIOVÁ, J. Psychodynamické aspekty muzikoterapie: hudobnopedagogické a hudobnoterapeutické súvislosti. Trnava: Typi Universitatis Tyrnaviensis, 2012. ISBN 978-80-8082-492.
  • MORENO, J. J. Rozehrát svou vnitřní hudbu. Praha: Portál, 2005. ISBN 80-7178-980-1.
  • CAMPBELL, D. Mozartův efekt. Praha: Eminent, 2008. ISBN 978-80-7281-336-0.
  • KOLMAN, V. O čem se nedá mluvit, o tom se musí zpívat: od formy zobrazení k formám života. Praha: Filosofia, 2017. ISBN 978-80-7007-498-5.
Teaching methods
interpretation and professional lectureguided discussionbrainstorming (creative thinking, idea generation)group cooperative workindividual student workindependent preparation (e.g., working with professional texts, reflecting on experiences)experiential and participatory methodsconstructivist learning methods (especially experiential learning, reflective practice, direct application of theory to practice)activating methods (e.g., role-playing, case studies, working with a musical instrument)self-reflective techniques and facilitated reflection
Assessment methods

Teamwork – active cooperation of students on assigned tasks within the group with an emphasis on sharing knowledge and practical application of theoretical knowledge.

Homework – independent processing of thematically focused tasks supporting the consolidation and expansion of the material discussed.

Completion of partial team tasks – continuous development of specific parts of a larger project or task, which subsequently serve for the final presentation.

Uploading outputs to the electronic Submission Room – submission of completed work via the university feedback and evaluation system.

Note for ERASMUS students and students on foreign mobility:

Assessment takes place in the form of completing partial tasks, see the interactive syllabus, and saving self-reflection in the IS folder Submission Room.

Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
Teaching takes place in a combined form - personal participation in contact teaching is supplemented by independent study and the processing of assigned tasks. Students use the available study support, through which they complete selected correspondence tasks, demonstrating their understanding of the issues presented and knowledge from the recommended and required literature. Ongoing consultations are possible both individually and in groups - in person, online, or via email.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2023, Winter 2024.
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