Prenatal Music Stimulation Workshop in Brussels

An introduction to the Focal Music Therapy in Obstetrics Model with Gabriel F. Federico

Music can become a bridge between a mother, a baby, and the emotional world that begins to form during pregnancy.

This one-day course introduces Prenatal Music Stimulation, a technique that uses music to facilitate communication between mother and baby, support the prenatal bond, and accompany pregnancy with greater calm, presence, and connection.

Taught in Brussels by Lic. Gabriel F. Federico, creator of the Focal Music Therapy in Obstetrics Model, this course offers a clear, sensitive, and practical introduction to the use of music during pregnancy.

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Practical information

Date: Saturday, 20 June - 9.30 to 17.30 hs.

Time: 7 hours + 1-hour lunch break

Location: Vibroacustica School

Address: 33 Avenue Wellington, 1180 Uccle, Brussels

Format: In person

Language: English

Teacher: Lic. Gabriel F. Federico

Certificate: Certificate of attendance included

Reservation deposit: €45, paid directly on this page

Early Bird total fee: €145

Reserve before Tuesday, 16 June and pay the remaining €100 on the day of the event.

Full price: €165

For reservations made after 16 June, the remaining balance to be paid on the day of the event will be €120.What is Prenatal Music Stimulation?

Prenatal Music Stimulation is a technique that uses music as a means of facilitating communication between mother and baby.

Through music, the pregnant woman can find a bridge to communicate and connect with her baby, while also using musical activities as a resource for relaxation and emotional decompression.

The approach presented in this course aims to support a healthy prenatal bond, adequate stimulation, and a more harmonious experience of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Who is this course for?

This course is open to:

• Pregnant women
  
• Couples
  
• Doulas
  
• Professional Therapists
  
• Sound Therapists students
  
• Certified music therapists
  
• Anyone interested in pregnancy, music, bonding, and prenatal accompaniment
  

You do not need to be a certified therapist to attend. The course is designed to make the subject understandable and meaningful for people discovering Prenatal Music Stimulation for the first time, while also offering valuable content for professionals.

What you will learn

During the course, Gabriel Federico will guide participants through the foundations of Prenatal Music Stimulation and its application during pregnancy.

You will explore:

• How the emotions of the pregnant woman may impact the unborn baby
  
• How relaxing musical activities can help reduce stress
  
• How music can be used appropriately in prenatal sessions
  
• How to select music for specific exercises
  
• How to create new musical activities for pregnant women
  
• How fetal sensoriality works
  
• How the baby processes vibration and sound in the womb
  

The course combines theoretical understanding with experiential activities, helping participants approach prenatal work through both knowledge and lived musical experience.

Course programme

The programme includes:

• Difference between Prenatal Music Stimulation and Music Therapy
  
• Areas of application and intervention
  
• General and specific objectives
  
• Working with music and songs
  
• Relaxation and visualisations with music
  
• RAM: Relaxation through Movement
  
• Classification of types of pregnancies
  
• Effects and impact of music on pregnancy, labour, and birth
  
• Fetal and neonatal audition
  
• Theory of “The Four Spheres of Pregnancy”
  
• Adolescent pregnancy
  
• Experiential activities in group work
  
• Work with musical instruments
  
• Work with balls and sound vibration
  
• Work with musical auditions and songs
  

About Gabriel F. Federico

Lic. Gabriel F. Federico is a perinatal therapist, graduate in music therapy, psychoanalyst, specialist in the Bick method of infant observation, writer, lecturer, and creator of the Focal Music Therapy in Obstetrics Model.

He has worked as an academic and university professor in Argentina, Brazil, and Spain, and is director of the C.A.M.I.N.O. Center. He served two terms as president of the Argentine Association of Music Therapy and collaborates with perinatal mental health teams in public hospitals in Buenos Aires.

Gabriel is also co-founder of the Argentine Society for Research in Infant Observation, consultant for the Mariposas Project in California, and current president of the Latin American Association of Baby Observers.

He is the author of several books on music therapy, translated into Portuguese, Korean, and English, including A Musical Journey Through Pregnancy. His teaching work has reached music therapists in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, the United States, Spain, and Singapore.

Why attend this course?

Pregnancy is one of the most sensitive and meaningful periods in human life. Music can offer a simple, profound, and accessible way to accompany this time.

This course gives participants the opportunity to learn directly from Gabriel F. Federico, whose work has helped shape a professional approach to music, pregnancy, and prenatal bonding.

Whether you are pregnant, accompanying families, working as a therapist, or simply interested in the relationship between sound, emotion, and early life, this course offers a grounded introduction to a deeply human field of practice.

Reserve your place

The course will take place in person in Brussels on Saturday, 20 June.

To secure your place, a €45 reservation deposit is required.

Early Bird price: €145

Full price: €165

Because this is a unique opportunity to study with Gabriel Federico in Brussels, we recommend reserving early.

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FAQ

Is this course only for professionals?

No. The course is open to pregnant women, couples, doulas, therapists, music therapy students, certified music therapists, and anyone interested in Prenatal Music Stimulation.

Do I need musical training to attend?

No, musical training is not required.

Will the course be in person?

Yes. The course will take place in person at Vibroacustica School in Brussels.

What language will the course be taught in?

The course will be taught in English.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

How do I reserve my place?

You can reserve your place directly on this page by paying a €45 reservation deposit.

How does the Early Bird price work?

To access the Early Bird fee, you need to pay the €45 reservation deposit before Tuesday, 16 June. The total Early Bird fee is €145, so the remaining €100 will be paid on the day of the event.

What happens if I reserve after 16 June?

For reservations made after 16 June, the total course fee is €165. After paying the €45 reservation deposit online, the remaining €120 will be paid on the day of the event.

Do I pay the full amount online?

No. You only pay the €45 reservation deposit online. The remaining balance is paid on the day of the event.