Tracy Richardson, Ph.D., MT-BC

Education and Qualifications

• Ph.D., Indiana State University (Counselor Education)
• M.S., Indiana State University (Agency Counseling)
• B.S., Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (Music Therapy)
• Board-certified music therapist through the Certification Board for Music Therapists

Professional Contributions

Areas of Specialization, Publication, & Research

• Richardson, T. (2023). Instructor: Songwriting Intensive Training and Retreat (Plainsong Music Therapy).
• Richardson, T. (2023). The Church in the Wildwood [Album].
• Boyle, S., McHugh, & Richardson, T. (2020). Take it to the music: Encouraging compassion, reflection, and growth during supervision.
• Richardson, T. (2019). Who moved my cape?! Letting go of your superwoman expectations. Terre Haute, IN: Tracy Richardson Music.
• Richardson, T. (2011). The impact of training on music therapists’ songwriting knowledge, self-efficacy, and behavior (Doctoral dissertation).
• Richardson, T. (2010). I celebrate my life. Songwriting and recording session with breast cancer survivors. Celebration of Life conference.
• Five-hour Continuing Music Therapy Education (CMTE) sessions for music therapists and regional and national conferences, including:
  • Ignite your songwriting: A workshop to build skills and confidence
  • I write the songs: Songwriting in/as music therapy
• Regular presenter at state, regional, and national music therapy conferences on topics such as: Distance Education in Music Therapy, Clinical Training of Undergraduate and Graduate Music Therapy Students and Songwriting in Music Therapy.

Recognition and Awards

• 2023 American Songwriter Magazine, Lyric contest winner (Jan./Feb.).
• 2015 Grant from USO to SMWC for Retreat for Military couples.
• 2009 Spirit of Unification Award and Award of Merit, American Music Therapy Association.
• 2009 Songwriting Award, American Music Therapy Association.
• 2005, 2013, 2019 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Sister Mary Joseph Pomeroy Award for Faculty Excellence for Service.

Professional Service/Membership

• American Music Therapy Association
  • Commission on the Education and Clinical Training of 21^st Century Music Therapists (2018-present)
  • Competency Review Task Force (2018-present)
  • Great Lakes Region of the American Music Therapy Association (President 2011-2013)
• Nashville Songwriters Association International
• 36 years clinical practice; 29 years teaching experience