M.A., MTA
Instructor, Music Therapy
School of Allied Health
Faculty of Education
Health & Human Development
School of Allied Health - Music Therapy
Fir Building, room FR201D
carolynneapole@capilanou.ca
Education
Masters of Arts, Creative Arts Therapies (Music Therapy), Concordia University, 2022.
Bachelor of Music Therapy, Capilano University, 2005.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Victoria, 1996.
Bio
Carolyn Neapole (BMT, Capilano University, 2005) began her career as a performer, singer and songwriter using voice, piano and guitar during which she released three albums. She shifted direction to music therapy because she could help people make a difference in their lives using music.
Neapole has worked primarily with adults in mental health in a variety of clinical settings since 2006. She also maintains a private practice where she uses music therapy, Somatic Experiencing and vocal psychotherapy to help her clients achieve their goals.
As a classroom instructor, Neapole focuses on the parallel journey of personal and professional transformation for the music therapy students.
She brings many years of clinical experience into the classroom to deliver course content grounded in the realities of music therapy practice.
By integrating theory and technique, Neapole strives to create a welcoming environment where students can evolve. She describes her teaching philosophy as: '"To love learning is to have a lifetime of possibility. I aspire to build empathetic relationships with students so they feel safe enough to try—and brave enough to grow.'"
Trauma, Nervous system regulation
Music Therapy in Oncology care
Teaching Excellence Award, Capilano University, 2025.