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The Power of Music -
Music Therapy
Music has played a
vital role in the lives of human beings from time immemorial. There is
an almost unexplainable bond between humans and music and this is evident
from the fact that music occupies a place in our daily lives from morning
till night.
Music &
You
When we are happy, we
celebrate by listening to our favourite kind of music. When we are sad, we
like to reflect in the company of slow and soft music. Such is the
power of music! From listening to a cassette of your favourite Bhajan first thing
in the morning to tuning into a variety of
FM Radio Stations during breakfast or
while driving to office, we even carry music with us on our cell phones,
car radio, CD Players and I pods. During lunch, many offices play upbeat
music to fight mid afternoon / post lunch lethargy. Evening offers some
time to rest and relax when most individuals like to watch TV or even
shake a leg at a disco. Night time calls for some soothing, soft music
that helps to rest and unwind before finally turning in for the day.
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The various forms and
genres of music can take up the role
of a mood enhancer that has the power to uplift the moods of people.
Music Therapy
No wonder, it is a recognised fact that music has therapeutic qualities
which can be used to influence and bring about positive changes in human
behavior.
Such a structured, organised and goal oriented use of music
is termed as Music Therapy.
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Uses
of Music Therapy - Music Therapists
Some of us turn to
music to remove boredom and entertain ourselves while others listen to
music to celebrate, elevate moods and to fight sadness. Each of us use and
benefit from the therapeutic qualities of music without even realizing it!
Certain songs, tunes, melodies and beats are associated with a time gone
by and on listening to the same, it can take us back several years!
Music Therapists are trained professionals who know how to use the
powers latent in music to bring about a positive change in a child,
adolescent and even in adults in the form of improved communication
skills, emotional development, enhanced attention span and better social
functioning.
Today, Music Therapy has found a place in psychological healing for
people and children who have physical and developmental disabilities,
learning disorders, brain injuries and even
Autism. Situations of acute
depression, schizophrenia, panic and anxiety disorders etc can be treated
through Music Therapy.
Some Important Music Therapy Associations include :
* American Music Therapy Association
* British Association for Music Therapy
* Australian Music Therapy Association Inc
* Canadian Association for Music Therapy etc.
Contributing Writer -
Team at Musical Escapades.com Musicalescapades
is a music resources website that offers a platform to new and upcoming
artists to showcase their musical talents. Music lovers can share
their experience and interests in music here:
www.musicalescapades.com
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