SPU Manila Music Therapy

SPU Manila Music Therapy Courses in Music Therapy are now offered in St. Paul University Manila, College of Music and the Performing Arts. St. OUR VISION :
We envision St.

Paul University Manila is the FIRST and only university in the Philippines offering both undergraduate and master's programs in music therapy. Paul University Manila as a Christ-centered educational institution committed to forming persons into becoming integrated, competent & compassionate in the service of the church & society. OUR MISSION:
- To promote, empower & serve families, professionals,

adults, youth (not necessarily chronological age) & children with special needs through music therapy.
- As pioneer of music therapy courses in the Philippines, we undertake the task to advance public awareness of the benefits of music therapy & increase access to quality music therapy services in a rapidly changing world through the highly specialized knowledge & skill of degree holders in music therapy.

18/04/2026

๐ŸŽจโœจ ๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ผ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ: ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ. ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€. ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ โœจ๐ŸŽถ

โ€œ๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ฌ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ง๐˜ง๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ฌ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ.โ€ โ€” ๐˜ž๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜—๐˜ฐ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฉ

Celebrate creativity, individuality, and self-expression at St. Paul University Manila! ๐Ÿ’š

Join us this ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—น ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ, ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ (๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†), from ๐Ÿญ:๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐—ฃ๐—  ๐˜๐—ผ ๐Ÿฐ:๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐—ฃ๐— , for a FREE Art Workshop and Music Therapy Session, specially designed for kids aged 3โ€“16 years old. Let your little ones explore their imagination, express their emotions, and discover the joy of art and music in a fun and nurturing space. ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŽต

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Parents are also invited to a special seminar, making this a meaningful and enriching experience for the whole family!

โš ๏ธ Limited slots only!
๐Ÿ“… Register on or before April 23, 2026 to secure your spot!

๐Ÿš€ Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/dGssmguAAN

Let your little dreamers explore, express, and shineโ€”because every child has something beautiful to create. ๐Ÿ’›

**Meet Wynstelle ๐ŸŽถโœจ**Wynstelle is a graduate student in Music Therapy who believes deeply in the power of music as both ...
16/04/2026

**Meet Wynstelle ๐ŸŽถโœจ**

Wynstelle is a graduate student in Music Therapy who believes deeply in the power of music as both a human-centered art and an evidence-based practice. Drawn to the field by her love for people and for music, she sees music therapy as a dynamic and intentional processโ€”one that helps individuals move through hurt, stress, and defenses while nurturing their strengths within their cognitive and physical capacities.

For Wynstelle, effective music therapy goes beyond simply making music. It involves thoughtful planning, real-time responsiveness, and meeting each client exactly where they are. As she puts it,

โ€œBecause the person is dynamic, the music and the therapistโ€™s approach must be dynamic tooโ€”this is what makes each session potent in reaching both musical and non-musical goals.โ€

Inspired by the diverse paths of therapists across cultures and specialties, Wynstelle values the idea that there is no single way to practice music therapy. Each practitioner brings their own expertise and style, yet all are guided by the same purpose: using music as a meaningful bridge toward healing, growth, and human connection. ๐ŸŽผ๐Ÿ’›

Wynstelle Sy





โ€œHealing Through Music, Growing Through Lifeโ€๐ŸŽถ Meet Dr. Estrella R. AgustinClinical & Developmental Music Interventionis...
13/04/2026

โ€œHealing Through Music, Growing Through Lifeโ€

๐ŸŽถ Meet Dr. Estrella R. Agustin
Clinical & Developmental Music Interventionist Educator Author
Dr. Estrella R. Agustin, PhD, MAM-MT, MFLCBD, BM, is a passionate advocate of music therapy as a pathway to healing and growth. With her extensive background in psychology, education, and music, she brings a holistic approach to supporting individuals across all ages and life stages.
โœจ What she does:
- Provides music intervention therapy for grief, restoration, elderly care, and cancer patients
- Serves as a Clinical and Developmental Music Interventionist at St. Lukeโ€™s Medical Center, Quezon City
- Teaches as an Adjunct Professor at Miriam College and St. Paul University Manila
- Coaches through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and specializes in Family Life & Child Development
๐ŸŽต Her philosophy:
Music is more than artโ€”itโ€™s a therapeutic tool that can:
- Encourage expression of thoughts and emotions
- Spark movement, imagination, and action
- Strengthen memory, learning, and social connection
- Activate โ€œhappy hormonesโ€ for well-being
๐ŸŒ Where music therapy helps:
From hospitals and schools to churches, assisted living facilities, and even hospice care, Dr. Agustin believes music therapy is for everyoneโ€”young or old, healthy or facing challenges.

โ€œGuiding hearts and minds through the healing power of music.โ€





24/03/2026

โ€œWhen you're not in pain, you can't truly understand.โ€

This powerful song, written by a patient living with advanced cancer, transforms pain into voice, strength, and connection. ๐ŸŽถ

Special thanks to Puchong Chimpiboon, Music Therapist and Senior Professional Level, Chair of Clinical Practice Commission at WFMT (2023โ€“2026), for sharing this meaningful work with us.

Listen to her story and experience her message of resilience on our YouTube channel WFMTMovies.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Watch now: https://www.wfmt.info/post/finding-a-way-through-a-patient-s-song-about-living-with-pain

05/03/2026
Sharing the reflection of Gerome Liwanag's practicum at the Music Therapy Center.  Working with the client reminded me t...
05/03/2026

Sharing the reflection of Gerome Liwanag's practicum at the Music Therapy Center.

Working with the client reminded me that music therapy is not about the instrument โ€” it is about the individual.

Assigned to a bright and emotionally expressive 7-year-old with ASD and a history of speech regression, I quickly learned that flexibility is essential. What works for one child may not work for another. While piano is often a central tool in our training, I discovered that certain sounds overwhelmed her. Instead of insisting, I adapted โ€” introducing guitar, xylophone, bells, bubbles, rhythm play, and vocal engagement.

Through careful observation and adjustment, I saw how different sounds created different responses. Over time, music became a bridge for connection rather than a trigger. In one meaningful moment, we worked on vocal imitation, and she was able to attempt the word โ€œthreeโ€ โ€” a small word, but a powerful step in rebuilding expressive confidence.

With the client, I learned that progress begins with safety. Fun and curiosity must come first; learning follows naturally. Music therapy is not about forcing outcomes โ€” it is about meeting a child where they are and walking alongside them.

This experience deepened my understanding that every child with ASD has a unique sensory world. As therapists, our role is to listen โ€” not only to music, but to the child behind it.





HAPPENING NOW: The College of Music and the Performing Arts students, staff and administrators reflecting on the Way of ...
27/02/2026

HAPPENING NOW: The College of Music and the Performing Arts students, staff and administrators reflecting on the Way of the Cross. The Way of the Cross is a traditional devotion in honour of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Known also as Stations of the Cross, Via Crucis, and Via Dolorosa, the Way of the Cross had its origins in the Holy Land, but it did not become popular around the world until the 17th Century.

Elective Study at Siriraj Palliative Care Center ๐ŸŽต๐ŸŒฑWe are pleased to welcome Ms. Maria Cecilia Basco Algery, a graduated...
23/02/2026

Elective Study at Siriraj Palliative Care Center ๐ŸŽต๐ŸŒฑ
We are pleased to welcome Ms. Maria Cecilia Basco Algery, a graduated student in Music Therapy from St. Paul University, Manila (SPUM), Philippines, who will be undertaking her practicum elective study at the Siriraj Palliative Care Center, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.
Ms. Algery will complete her elective rotation from February 11-24, 2026, under the supervision of Mr. Puchong Chimpiboon, Music Therapist (Senior Professional Level) at the Siriraj Palliative Care Center.
This academic collaboration represents our continuing commitment to international educational exchange in specialized healthcare disciplines.

Elective Study at Siriraj Palliative Care Center ๐ŸŽต๐ŸŒฑ

We are pleased to welcome Ms. Maria Cecilia Basco Algery, a graduated student in Music Therapy from St. Paul University, Manila (SPUM), Philippines, who will be undertaking her practicum elective study at the Siriraj Palliative Care Center, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

Ms. Algery will complete her elective rotation from February 11-24, 2026, under the supervision of Mr. Puchong Chimpiboon, Music Therapist (Senior Professional Level) at the Siriraj Palliative Care Center.

This academic collaboration represents our continuing commitment to international educational exchange in specialized healthcare disciplines. ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿค

23/02/2026

My Last Day of Internship at Siriraj Hospital
by: Marceleigh Blanche

As I conclude my two-week clinical experience at Siriraj Hospital, I leave with deep gratitude and meaningful learning not only from the patients, but from the entire interdisciplinary team and the culture of care.

Clinically, I learned to approach patients holistically assessing physical, emotional, and family concerns before forming goals. I witnessed how music therapy supports patients in palliative care and ICU settings, and how flexibility is essential as goals shift according to their condition.

Culturally, I learned that connection goes beyond language. Through gestures, tone, and shared presence, meaningful therapeutic relationships can still be formed. Cultural familiarity in music increases trust and emotional safety.

Working alongside nurses, doctors, traditional medicine doctors, and co-therapists showed me the value of true multidisciplinary collaboration. Care here in Siriraj is integrated, respectful, and patient-centered.

Most importantly, I learned that in palliative care, presence is more powerful than performance. Healing does not always mean curing, sometimes it means preserving dignity, comfort, and human connection. This is something I understood more deeply only after experiencing it firsthand.

This experience has strengthened not only my clinical skills, but also my professional identity as a music therapist. I am sincerely grateful to all the doctors, nurses, therapists that I have worked with at Siriraj for your hospitality and care and to Mr. Puchong and MT SPU Manila for this transformative opportunity.




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The St. Paul University Manila Music Therapy Center is the FIRST in the Phils. to provide music therapy services for children & youth with disabilities. OUR VISION : We envision St. Paul University Manila as a Christ-centered educational institution committed to forming persons into becoming integrated, competent & compassionate in the service of the church & society. OUR MISSION: - To promote, empower & serve families, professionals, adults, youth (not necessarily chronological age) & children with special needs through music therapy. - As pioneer of music therapy courses in the Philippines, we undertake the task to advance public awareness of the benefits of music therapy & increase access to quality music therapy services in a rapidly changing world through the highly specialized knowledge & skill of degree holders in music therapy. OUR SERVICES *INDIVIDUAL MUSIC THERAPY SESSIONS: Often times, one-on-one support is the best form of music therapy to address the client's needs & reach his/her goals. In this case, we offer individually personalized sessions, working directly with a music therapist at our Center. *GROUP MUSIC THERAPY SESSIONS: Some clients respond with music therapy sessions offered in a group setting. Our music therapy sessions cover a variety of services - from mothers with toddlers born with physical disabilities to children & youth with autism, or other deficiencies, or support groups for caregivers - where participants have common challenges or goals that can be helped through music therapy. In a limited way, the center can: - provide experiential & educational services such as workshops, in-service trainings, & presentations about music therapy. - Assess & evaluate the client's needs and capitalize on their clients' strengths to motivate them to reach their highest potential. We consult with other team members (Speech, Physical, Occupational Therapists, SpEd Teachers, Developmental Pediatricians, as well as parents, & caregivers to provide an effective growth development plan.