Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust

I was born in Germany but raised in Rotorua in Aotearoa, New Zealand. I have always felt a strong connection to Aotearoa and its beautiful nature, culture, and especially people. Working for the Bay of Plenty as a music therapist has been her dream for many years. Music has always played an essential role in my life, and singing is one of my greatest passions. I hold a bachelor’s degree in primary school teaching with a major in music from the University of Education in Freiburg, Germany. In 2022 I obtained a master's in music therapy from the University of The Arts - ArtEZ, in The Netherlands. Throughout my life and studies, I have experienced the healing powers of music as a therapeutic treatment, and have learned to understand music’s importance for people’s wellbeing and happiness. I have worked with various groups of people such as children and grown-ups with special needs and applied music therapy in a psychiatric setting. I love seeing participants engage in, with, and through music which inspires me deeply, and I believe that music can help people grow and express themselves. Being the facilitator of such important and intimate processes is very special and important to me. My passion for music therapy and peacebuilding came about when I was studying. Through that I contacted Dr. Urbain and we have been in touch ever since. I think music can be a great tool to provide inner peace and peace among communities worldwide. I am fascinated by how music can influence people’s identity and culture and how music can help with establishing connections and overcoming differences. My master and bachelor thesis focused on the use of music therapy in the processes of peacebuilding. I interviewed various different experts within the field about their views on goals and approaches in the field of music and peacebuidling with a special focus on music therapy. Available for: Project Collaboration, Research Consulting, Writing/Speaking, Music Therapy Consulting