ABSTRACT
Music is an indispensable part of human society. Throughout human history, human beings have produced music. One of the most important perspectives is that Outdoor Music Therapy (OdMT) shall not be defined as a music therapy approach or school of practice in its own right, although there are some unique characteristics that will be dealt with later on. OdMT may best be summarized as a generic or collective term describing a critical process of reflection and discussion concerning the application and acquisition of environmental, natural or outdoor settings and surroundings, materials and, therefore, altered therapeutic relationships in music therapy. Interesting outdoor concepts in music therapy can also be found in the publications and projects of Kern. The process of transferring music therapy sessions into outdoor settings and nature, as well as inviting nature, nature materials and phenomena into therapy has, of course, an influence on the therapeutic process.
