When I went for my undergrad for Music Therapy, I had no guitar skills, and very little piano. That's why they have you take guitar and piano classes in addition to your other classes. I also took lessons on top of those classes on my own time to get some extra help. You will also learn some other basic classroom type instruments. I have pretty decent guitar skills now after 10 years in the field, but I mostly use guitar. I feel pretty confident on it. My piano skills are kind of weak. It's not something I use as much since I'm mobile and can't drag a keyboard around. But in our scope of practice, we have to be functional. It doesn't mean you have to be Les Paul or Billy Taylor.

Anyway, if you are interested, find a music therapist in your area to job shadow for a day. It will give you an idea if this is something you'd like to pursue. If you were in my area, I'd be more than happy to take you around for a day.

As you go through the program, you'll get a better idea of what population, setting, and age group you want to work in. You'll get lots of field experience through observation and practicum. Then during your internship, you will get to work in a setting of your choice. It will be a chance to sharpen your musical and therapeutic skills. It is a growing field, and I see jobs popping up quite often.

Here is some more information from the American Music Therapy Association: http://www.musictherapy.org/

You will be able to find a music therapist in your area and programs that will work for you. I love what I do. There are some days that it can be challenging and tough, but to see the responses I get from patients I work with. To help lift someones mood, decrease their anxiety, decrease their physical pain, or lets me know I'm doing the right thing. The music therapy profession is not for everybody, but it can very rewarding.

If you have specific questions, feel free to ask.