Why Is Music Important? An In-Depth Look
“Music can change the world because it can change people.” – Bono A love of music is one of the most common threads connecting us together; an enjoyment for the same band or genre of music can bond two people and form a valuable relationship. Music is also beloved when cruising down the road, blasted in…
Read More3 Common Music Therapy Myths and Their Surprising Truths
While music therapy has been around for decades, its acceptance as an evolving and effective medical treatment is something people are just starting to learn about in mainstream media. With this relatively new acceptance comes many questions; this article quickly and succinctly answers some of the most common myths surrounding music therapy. Myth 1: Music…
Read MoreLearn How You Can Be an Advocate for Music Therapy
Over the last couple months we have supplied you with information about music therapy, including how it works, the history of it and some of the best books to read relating to it. Music therapy is an important tool to allowing children and teens to cope and heal from a number of medical illnesses and…
Read MoreInteresting Music Therapy Books That You Need To Read
If your child or someone you know is in the hospital fighting cancer or any other ailment, music therapy is an incredible treatment option. Along with traditional treatment plans, music therapy offers benefits for physical and mental health. Music therapy is used to aid in physical discomfort by improving respiration, lowering blood pressure, improved cardiac…
Read MoreMusic Therapists: How to Become Certified and Support Children
Music therapy is a lasting form of treatment that allows patients to experience relief from pain and anxiety without medication or going under the knife. It has been used in ancient Greece, Native American culture, World War I & II, and our present day military. Those who are interested in music therapy want to help…
Read MoreIntroducing Helpful Ways for Parents to Support Music Therapy
Many parents with a child in the hospital feel hopeless, like there’s nothing they can do to help. Fortunately, for children and teens admitted to hospitals with music therapy programs, there are unique opportunities to express themselves creatively. Not all hospitals offer this form of non-invasive treatment, but the hospitals that we support, (UCSF Benioff…
Read MoreThe Best Instruments to Learn Based On Age
As we’ve shared in previous blog posts, music is fantastic therapy for children and teens when they’re hospitalized. There are also many benefits to actually learning how to play a musical instrument as a child – whether hospitalized or not; but how do you know which one is the best fit for your child’s age…
Read MoreThe Science of Music Therapy
The scientific evidence supporting music therapy is one of the largest reasons why this alternative is becoming more accepted as a treatment for a range of disorders and diagnoses. There is no denying the repeated results scientists are achieving in their studies of how patients respond to music when used in a therapeutic way. We’d…
Read More10 Benefits of Children Learning a Musical Instrument
“I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.” – Billy Joel One of the foundations to music therapy is instruments. They allow for children and teens in hospitals to focus on the gentle…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Process of Music Therapy
Music therapy has come far in the world of medicine as an accepted form of therapy for patients. It is becoming more common to find certified music therapists and their specialized equipment, such as drums, guitars and recording devices, in hospital settings. As we’ve explained before, music therapists aid in recovery and education, for both…
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