Exploring the Possibilities of Music Therapy in Virtual Reality Music Therapy in Virtual Reality
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Exploring the Possibilities of Music Therapy in Virtual Reality Music Therapy in Virtual Reality

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Exploring the Possibilities of Music Therapy in Virtual Reality by Linnea Bjerregaard Pedersen; Ali Adjorlu; Valentin Bauer @ 19th International Conference on Sound and Music Computing (SMC) St Etienne (France) 7-11 June 2022 The talk presents a study about how to design an immersive virtual reality tool for facilitating social skills training by using the base elements of music therapy. It presents a multiplayer virtual reality application designed to allow a music therapist to help a child develop social skills in a virtual environment through musical activities. The application is designed in collaboration with two music therapists and two psychologists and includes a qualitative evaluation of the application.