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Call for new Advisory Editorial Board members and Copyeditors 

Applications deadline: 30th September 2026

We are currently accepting applications for new Advisory Editorial Board members and Copyeditors.

Approaches is a diamond open access, peer-reviewed journal inviting diverse perspectives on music therapy practice, profession and discipline. While music therapy is the main pillar of Approaches’ work, submissions of manuscripts originating from related practices within the wider music, health and wellbeing field (such as community music, psychology of music, special music education, and medical ethnomusicology) are welcome. The journal encourages interdisciplinary dialogue around music, health and wellbeing, and it welcomes submissions from practitioners, researchers, and scholars in the field. Approaches also welcomes a range of different submission genres such as theoretical articles, position papers, research articles, reports, interviews, book reviews, conference reports, and tributes. Responding to emerging trends in the field, Approaches also publishes special issues and features on a regular basis.

Call for Advisory Board Members

Advisory Editorial Board members are expected to work in line with the journal’s vision and its ethos. They undertake reviews of manuscripts submitted for publication in Approaches and serve in an advisory capacity to the Co-Editorsin-Chief and the Associate Editors. This involves contributing to strategic decision making regarding the development and future direction of the journal. The successful applicants will join a dynamic, international and interdisciplinary editorial team. This role offers scope for career development and is a unique opportunity for someone who wishes to contribute not only to the development of Approaches as a leading open access music therapy journal, but also to the advancement of knowledge in the field.

Required qualifications:

• Excellent academic reading, writing and reviewing skills in English or in Greek. Knowledge of both languages is not required.
• Experience as a scholar, as evidenced by academic training and a record of high-quality scholarly publications.
• Qualification in music therapy or in another music and health-related discipline.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with peer review processes as an author and/or reviewer.
• Editorial experience.

This is a three-year term, voluntary position which can be renewed once. The time commitment is flexible as long as the work is produced in a timely manner and is of high quality.

How to apply: If you are interested in applying to join the Advisory Editorial Board of Approaches, please email:

• Your CV
• An article you have had published in a peer-reviewed journal within the last five years
• A statement of interest (maximum 1000 words) detailing why you are interested in this role Please email these materials to the Co-Editor-in-Chief, Professor Giorgos Tsiris (approaches.editor@gmail.com) by the deadline above. Potential candidates are welcome to get in touch if they wish to discuss any questions prior to submitting their application. Applications will be evaluated by the Co-Editors-in-Chief and the Associate Editors of Approaches.

Call for Copyeditors

Key responsibilities:

• To work closely with the core editorial team and the language consultants of Approaches, and undertake tasks with relevant guidance as needed.
• To transfer accepted papers from their original format into the journal’s official template paying attention to formatting details in preparation. This includes checking the numbering of footnotes, tables, and illustrations.
• To arrange page layouts of photos, graphs, figures, and tables.
• To check the in-text citations against the bibliography, as well as the correctness of the references list according to Approaches’ referencing style.
• To check text for style and adherence to editorial guidelines.
• To undertake other administrative tasks within the journal as required.

Person specification:

• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure that the text’s layout and format is error-free, and that it matches the publication's required style.
• Strong organisational skills, including prompt email correspondence.
• Professional and responsible attitude.
• Ability to work independently and under guidance.
• Excellent use of Microsoft Word .
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Understanding of publishing processes.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

The successful applicants will join a dynamic, international and interdisciplinary editorial team. This role offers scope for career development and is a unique opportunity for someone who wishes to contribute not only to the development of Approaches as a leading open access music therapy journal, but also to the advancement of knowledge in the field. This is a three-year term, voluntary position which can be renewed. The time commitment is flexible as long as the work is produced in a timely manner and is of high quality.

How to apply: If you wish to apply, please email your CV and a statement of interest (maximum 1000 words) detailing why you are interested in this role. Please email these materials to the Co-Editor-in-Chief, Professor Giorgos Tsiris (approaches.editor@gmail.com) by the deadline above. Potential candidates are welcome to get in touch if they wish to discuss any questions prior to submitting their application. Applications will be evaluated by the Co-Editors-in-Chief and the Associate Editors of Approaches.