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Noah Potvin is Associate Professor of Music Therapy and Director of the Master of Music Therapy program at Duquesne University's Mary Pappert School of Music. He is a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC) and licensed professional counselor (LPC) with over a decade of clinical experience in hospice and palliative care.
His research and practice emphasize culturally responsive, resource-oriented, and justice-centered approaches to music therapy, particularly in end-of-life settings. He focuses on integrating music therapy as a core component of integrative palliative care, ensuring patient and caregiver values are central to therapeutic processes.
Dr. Potvin's recent and ongoing scholarship explores spiritual and religious practices in end-of-life care, pedagogical strategies for clinical reflexivity, and liberatory practices in music therapy. His publications appear in leading journals such as Journal of Music Therapy, Music Therapy Perspectives, and Supportive Care in Cancer, with a co-edited volume Portraits of Everyday Practice in Music Therapy published by Routledge in 2023.
He serves as Associate Editor for Music Therapy Perspectives, sits on the Board of Directors for the Certification Board for Music Therapists, and is a member of the editorial board for Arts & Health. His work bridges clinical innovation, ethical practice, and educational leadership in music therapy.
- Ph.D., Drexel University
- M.M., Temple University
- B.M., Temple University
Dr. Potvin advises graduate students in music therapy and leads curriculum development for advanced training in clinical practice. He has received no explicitly mentioned scientific awards, but his influence is evident through editorial leadership, national presentations, and contributions to professional guidelines. His research is supported through institutional and professional engagement rather than named grants described in the text.
He is actively involved in professional communities, regularly presenting at national and international conferences including the World Congress of Music Therapy and the American Music Therapy Association. His work contributes significantly to advancing music therapy as a vital, evidence-based, and ethically grounded discipline in healthcare.
