The Music for Healing and Transition Program ® is offering classes in 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 at the University of Michigan Hospital. For class information, email Kathy at mhtpaa@gmail.com as space is limited. Application deadline is April 1, 2013.