Music Therapist Board Certified, Neurologic Music Therapy approach trained. Proficient in working with people with stroke, traumatic brain Injury for improving cognition, communication, language and motor functional level. Created new therapeutic assessment with above population. Sound knowledge of working with clients in broad range of multicultural background and age range. Extensive experiences in music improvisation. Strong experiences in applying music therapy in English and Chinese settings. Strong musicianship in various musical instruments in music therapy settings.
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Pu Liu
Music Therapist
Santa Clara
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages
Work History
Shenzhen Second People’s HospitalShenzhen
Music Therapist
12.2019 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Founder of neurologic music therapy program at rehabilitation department in general hospital.
- Developed payment code for music therapy program (first NMT program in the city).
- Developed applicable treatments for patients for all ages from 6 year old to 90 years old.
- Designed original assessment for meeting needs in speech, cognitive, motor areas, and in coma state.
- Conduct weekly therapeutic activities for whole rehab department, increase exposure to music therapy and boost patients' energy through drumming, singing, and movement programs.
- Working multidisciplinary with medical doctor, OT, PT, ST and other department such as geriatric and pediatric department.
Plum Tree Senior Care CenterSan Jose
Music Therapist
11.2018 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Create and lead monthly therapeutic music program.
- Designed music therapy experiences using various musical elements to meet clients' goals or objectives.
- Composed, arranged and adapted music for music therapy treatments and conducted music therapy research to advance collective knowledge and improve outcomes.
BayArea Guzheng
Music Instructor
05.2014 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Designed individual student learning objectives, host online lessons for students from other states.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Host recitals for all students.
The Music PlaceSan Jose
Music Therapist
03.2018 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Music therapy sessions with children with autistic spectrum.
Mountain View Health Care CenterMountain View
Music Therapist
09.2015 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Create and lead monthly music therapy group sessions for seniors.
Musicfortherapy.com
Music therapist
05.2014 - 05.2015
Job overview
- San Rafeal, CA, working with children with autism at a elementary schools
- Working with adult with developmental disabilities at group home
Musicfortherapy.com
Music therapist
09.2011 - 09.2012
Job overview
- Working with children, adults and elderly with various therapeutic needs in Oakland
Arts Academy of Shenandoah University
Guzheng instructor
09.2010 - 09.2011
Job overview
Westminster Canterbury and Adult Care CenterWinchester
Music therapy intern
01.2011 - 08.2011
Job overview
Education
Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO
M.M from Music Therapy
09.2012 - 05.2013
University Overview
GPA: 3.73/4.00
Shenandoah UniversityWinchester, VA
Certificate in Music Therapy
07.2009 - 05.2011
University Overview
GPA: 3.58/4.00
Xi'an Conservatory of MusicXi'an, China
Bachelor of Arts from Music Performance, Guzheng (Chinese musical instrument
05.2005 - 05.2009
University Overview
Xi’an Conservatory of Music, Xi’an, GPA: 89
- Member of Qinzheng Ensemble
Skills
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Additional Information
Additional Information
- Awards and Honors , 2008 National Fellowship by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China (for top 1% of all students) 2008 1st Class Conservatory Fellowship (for top 1% of all students) 2008 Excellent Student of Xi’an Conservatory of Music (for top 3% of all students) 2008 Outstanding Award in Professional Ethnic Musical Instruments Contest in Shaanxi Province 2008 1st prize of the 5th Competition of Merit Artists 2007 1st prize in Guzheng Ensemble in Professional Ethnic Musical Instruments Contest in Shaanxi Province 2007 2006 Excellent Student of Xi’an Conservatory of Music (for top 3% of all students) 2nd Class Conservatory Fellowship (for top 2% of all students)
Timeline
Music Therapist
Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital
12.2019 - 05.2023
Music Therapist
Plum Tree Senior Care Center
11.2018 - 11.2019
Music Therapist
The Music Place
03.2018 - 09.2018
Music Therapist
Mountain View Health Care Center
09.2015 - 05.2018
Music Instructor
BayArea Guzheng
05.2014 - 01.2019
Music therapist
Musicfortherapy.com
05.2014 - 05.2015
Colorado State University
M.M from Music Therapy
09.2012 - 05.2013
Music therapist
Musicfortherapy.com
09.2011 - 09.2012
Music therapy intern
Westminster Canterbury and Adult Care Center
01.2011 - 08.2011
Guzheng instructor
Arts Academy of Shenandoah University
09.2010 - 09.2011
Shenandoah University
Certificate in Music Therapy
07.2009 - 05.2011
Xi'an Conservatory of Music
Bachelor of Arts from Music Performance, Guzheng (Chinese musical instrument
05.2005 - 05.2009
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