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The British Journal of Music Therapy

Published twice a year, the British Journal of Music Therapy is a peer-reviewed journal for music therapists and other professionals interested in all aspects of music therapy.

The BJMT publishes original articles or essays that have direct relevance to the field of music therapy. The Editors will consider full-length articles for publication but also shorter less formal contributions such as essays, case studies and responses to articles. Prospective contributors are always welcome to contact the Editorial Team in order to discuss their ideas.

We also welcome reviews of published material (1,500-3,500 words) such as books, CDs and videos. Prospective book reviewers should contact the Editorial Team describing their areas of expertise and interest.

The back inside cover of the journal contains details for authors considering submitting an article. These are also included on this webpage as a PDF. Authors may also contact the Editors directly at BJMTEds@bamt.org

Editors of British Journal of Music Therapy

Donald Wetherick

Donald Wetherick is a music therapist, trainer and researcher. He studied music at Edinburgh and Cambridge universities and music therapy at the Nordoff Robbins Centre in London. He currently works for the NHS and is Deputy Head of Music Therapy at the Guildhall School. His music therapy experience includes work with children, adults with learning disabilities and people affected by HIV/AIDS and he currently works in adult mental health. From 2012-2015 he was Chair of the British Association for Music Therapy. He is also a co-editor of the British Journal of Music Therapy.

 
Becky Dowson

Becky Dowson is a music therapist and researcher. She gained her MA in Music Therapy from Anglia Ruskin University in 2012 and her PhD from the University of Nottingham in 2020.

She worked as a Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham for five years, most recently as co-Principal Investigator for the PRESIDE study, a randomised controlled feasibility study of community singing groups for people with dementia and their carers. She is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Cambridge Institute for Music Therapy Research at Anglia Ruskin University.

She has a range of clinical experience including working with children and adults with learning disabilities, and a particular interest in dementia care. She currently works for Chiltern Music Therapy, where she holds clinical and operational roles.