The Music for Healing and Transition Program is offering classes in early 2013 in Ann Arbor for musicians seeking to work with people in poor health and at the end of life. MHTP is a national certification program that prepares musicians to provide live, therapeutic music at the bedside. Bedside musicians work in a variety of healthcare settings and hospice to provide comfort and a healing environment for the patient.

Graduates of the MHTP training earn the Certified Music Practitioner credential. MHTP is accredited by the National Standards Board for Therapeutic Musicians. To learn more, go to www.mhtp.org. Classes will be held on March 9-10, May 12-13, July 13-14, Sept. 21-22 and Nov. 15-17 at the University of Michigan Hospital. For class information, email Kathy at mhtpaa@gmail.com as size is limited. Application deadline is January 31, 2013.