A Review and Analysis of Approaches’ Work (2009-2011)

Abstract

This year, in May 2011, the journal Approaches: Music Therapy & Special Music Education successfully completes two years of publications. On the occasion of this anniversary, this article presents a review of Approaches’ work, publications and broader actions from 2009 onwards. This review attempts to outline the profile of the journal in Greece and abroad, as this has been formed during the first years of its life. In this context an analysis of Approaches’ publications is made, according to various indicators and criteria: publication categories, types of articles, scientific fields, publication languages, and authors’ countries of origin. Taking into consideration that Approaches is the first (and the only until now) journal for music therapy and special music education in Greece, the outcomes emerging from this review and analysis are not limited to the journal. These outcomes offer useful indications for the broader situation and development of the respective fields in Greece.