The voice is a powerful instrument in music therapy practice and this anthology of voicework techniques explores everything the practitioner needs to know in order to bring about successful interventions across a broad range of client groups. Compiling a wealth of international evidence-based practice, this book offers detailed descriptions of clinical methods that are grounded in research. Chapters are grouped into structured and unstructured approaches for use with clients across the lifespan. Clinical populations covered include neonates; children with autism or developmental disability, individuals with neurological damage including stroke, Parkinson's disease patients, traumatic brain injury, and spinal injury; people with mental illness; medical conditions such as asmtha and pain; oncology and palliative care; aged care and dementia.

Felicity Baker, PhD is Associate Professor and Australia Research Council Future Fellow based at the School of Music, The University of Queensland. She is co-editor of Songwriting: Methods, Techniques and Clinical Applications for Music Therapy Clinicians, Educators and Students and co-author of Music Therapy Methods in Neurorehabilitation: A Clinician's Manual. She reviews for a number of music therapy and interdisciplinary journals and is editor-in-chief for the Australian Journal of Music Therapy. Felicity has a strong interest in recovering the expressive potential of the voice following traumatic brain injury. Sylka Uhlig is the author of Authentic Voices, Authentic Singing: A Multicultural Approach to Vocal Music Therapy and is researching vocal methods for her PhD. She lectures in music therapy and voice at Han University for Professional Education, the Netherlands. She has practiced music therapy for over 20 years in Europe and the USA, working in psychiatric hospitals, neurological rehabilitation facilities, special education settings and private practice. Sylka holds international workshops and presentations on the significance of the use of voice as a primary instrument in music therapy. She is the founder of Voice Forum, an international collaboration of music therapists with a focus on the voice.