American Music Therapy Association

Rock guitar styles are beginning to have resurgence due to the popularity of video games such as Rock Band or Guitar Hero. Consequently, it is important that music therapists are able to authentically reproduce these styles. Participants will be shown chronologically the development of electric guitar styles and sounds from Chuck Berry to Stevie Ray Vaughan. This session will begin with a brief discussion about what to look for in an electric guitar, and will conclude with music therapy applications, including using the electric guitar to facilitate creativity and benefit mental health. Limited to 20 participants.