Educating
Music Therapy Consulting delivers expert online education with evidence-based, actionable content tailored for students, faculty, and professional development.
Guest Lectures
Meet you in the virtual classroom – Learn and connect from anywhere
Inspire, engage, and empower your students with a dynamic guest lecture led by Dr. Petra Kern. Renowned globally for her innovative teaching style and forward-thinking approach, Dr. Kern offers a unique opportunity to enrich your students’ academic journey.
Through this virtual lecture, students will gain more than just foundational knowledge – they will explore their own potential, connect theory to practice, and uncover new career paths. Dr. Kern’s lectures are thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity, enhance competencies, and ignite aspirations.
Class Categories
Digital Music Therapy, Artificial Intelligence, Telepactice, Early Childhood, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Inclusion, Intergenerational Programming, International Aspects, Research Designs, Business Pitches
Length & Size
Guest lectures range from 50-100 minutes. Any class size welcome!
Pricing & Payment
Guest Lecture (50 minutes): $210
Make individual payment arrangements with Music Therapy Consulting.
How it Works
- Choose a Guest Lecture matching your course content
- Schedule a day and time at least 4 weeks in advance
- Identify your students’ skills level and anticipated achievements for guest lecture
- Have students download the digital workbook
- Simply join Dr. Kern on Zoom or give her access to your video conferencing platform and digital tools (e.g., polling; breakout rooms)
Note: All topics can be provided as professional development workshops for professionals (price to be negotiated).
Trusted by Top Universities Worldwide
Digital Music Therapy
Exploring the evolving job market, this Guest Lecture looks into the growing relevance of digital music therapy. Discover current trends, essential competencies, and emerging roles in the digital healthcare sector. Learn about the projected growth of digital therapeutics and services, and identify companies actively hiring.
AI in Music Therapy
Embracing innovation, this Guest Lecture explores AI applications in text, image, and music generation for clinical settings. Evaluate your current use of AI tools, understanding of key terminology, and tackling ethical considerations and challenges in therapeutic practice.
Telepractice
Expanding services delivery, this Guest Lecture discusses the rising demand for telepractice. Discover how to set-up and deliver successful tele-interventions while integrating advanced music technology. Gain the skills to engage clients and caregivers meaningfully through the screen.
Early Childhood Music Therapy 101
Guiding you into music play, this Guest Lecture introduces the essentials of working with young children and their families. Explore key aspects of child development, session formats, techniques, and emerging online and outdoor services. Broaden your understanding of early childhood music therapy in today’s evolving landscape.
MT and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Opening the door to music therapy for young children with with ASD, this Guest Lecture focuses on the latest evidence-based practices. Learn to advocate for and implement effective strategies and interventions, and cultivate a passion for working with the most served populations in music therapy.
Intergenerational Music Therapy
Introducing a research-based program, this Guest Lecture features engaging inter-generational music therapy sessions. Gain insights through audio and video examples, and take away practical tips for immediate use in your setting. Ready to launch your program? An accompanying iBook is available to support your journey.
Inclusion MT Practice
Empowering children of all abilities, this Guest Lecture takes you beyond the therapy room and into everyday routines. Learn to plan, implement, and monitor interventions that promote access, participation, and support for children and their families. Get ready to sing, move, and play—and gain practical tools to foster meaningful inclusion in any environment.
Global Music Therapy
Gaining new perspectives, this Guest Lecture features stories and insights from global music therapy practices. Explore trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field, and discover both cultural differences and shared values. Develop a deeper curiosity for diverse lifestyles, beliefs, and approaches to therapy.
Research Basics for Music Therapists
Introducing basic research designs, this Guest Lecture introduces fundamental research designs and their connection to clinical practice. Learn how to develop a research question, select a design, and collect and analyze data. Whether you want to actively engage in research or become a more informed consumer, this course equips you with essential skills
Innovative MT Business Ideas
Developing innovative ideas, this guest lecture fosters entrepreneurial thinking and guides you in developing innovative ideas. Learn how to craft a compelling business proposal, pitch your idea effectively, and stand out from the crowd. Whether presenting to an organization or an investor, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to make bold moves and drive change.
We were lucky to have had Dr. Petra Kern in our hybrid lecture series several times. Her interactive and inspiring way of teaching has been a true highlight for all students.
TeleSupervision
Real-Time Support for Early Childhood Music Therapy Practice
Book Dr. Kern, an experienced telesupervisor to support your students’ clinical training, whether part of distance learning, hybrid education, or remote fieldwork. Train more students while expanding access to services for children and families in underserved areas. Invest in cost- and time-efficient clinical supervision to overcome barriers to placements and ensure quality care.
Inquire about customized packages tailored to meet your university program’s specific training requirements.
Standard Package and Pricing
- Initial meeting with assigned student therapist
- 10 observations of the student’s early childhood telepractice sessions
- 20-minute feedback following each session
- Review of session plans and progress notes
- Access to tailored resources
Price: To be negotiated
Technical and Equipment Requirements
Both student therapists and clients will need access to a computer or mobile device with a webcam, microphone, and a secure video conferencing platform (like HIPAA-compliant tools) that supports high-quality audio. A stable internet connection with sufficient speed and capacity is essential.
Student therapists should have musical instruments, props, and visuals ready for their early childhood telepractice sessions. Clients are encouraged to receive or purchase a basic instrument package before starting the service.
Telesupervision Guidelines for Universities
Universities interested in telesupervision should review their internal policies, along with state regulations and accreditation requirements, such as those from the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
Clients must sign the university program’s consent forms before starting early childhood telepractice sessions.
A contract between the university program and Music Therapy Consulting must be signed before telesupervision can begin.
Dr. Kern helped me grow both personally and professionally during my Telehealth practicum. Her thoughtful, constructive feedback after each session was invaluable. She guided me through session planning, shared valuable resources, and supported the development of my therapeutic, leadership, and musical skills.
Online Learning
Faculty interested in teaching online and hybrid courses
Transform Your Courses with a NEW TEACHING STYLE.
Prepare dynamic online and hybrid courses that engage your students in interactive learning experiences. Keep your university program cutting-edge by building an online community of learners. Gain confidence with various teaching modalities and elevate the way you educate.
Design competency-based online courses aligned with modern standards
Implement innovative online teaching strategies for digital-age learners
Enhance learner engagement and foster collaborative learning communities
Leverage advanced technology and interactive media for instruction, communication, and assessment
Access resources and adopt evidence-based best practices from proven examples
The consultation session I had with Dr. Kern was a great kick-start for me to teach my music therapy course online. Her guidance was clear, precise, and realistic.