Jasmine Edwards

Jasmine Edwards is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Music Therapy at Duquesne University's Mary Pappert School of Music. She has served as adjunct faculty at multiple institutions, including Howard University, New York University, Montclair State University, Nazareth College, and Duquesne University. Her expertise focuses on culturally humble practice in music therapy, pediatric medical settings, neonatal intensive care units, early childhood development, and critical pedagogy. Edwards holds a B.M. in music therapy from Florida State University and an M.A. from New York University.

• Education:
• M.A., Music Therapy, New York University
• B.M., Music Therapy, Florida State University

Her clinical experiences span private practice, outpatient care, school-based programs, and medical pediatric settings. She is trained in NICU-Music Therapy (NICU-MT), First Sounds: RBL, and Austin Vocal Psychotherapy. Edwards actively advocates for cultural humility in clinical practice and education, emphasizing its role in improving therapeutic outcomes. She identifies as a Black woman and integrates intersectional perspectives into her work.