Music- Recreator of our souls

Whenever we feel unsettled the first thing which comes in our mind to relax ourselves is listening to our favourite songs. Music is an art which has no language or religion but it is beyond every race and nationality. This art helps in improving and maintaining physical, psychological, and social well- being of individuals involves a broad range of activities such as listening to music, singing and playing instruments.

“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

I have been thinking on the purpose of music lately. I started reflecting on what music means to me and what role does it play on every individual's life. I think music can be so hard to describe in words. In route it is the greatest creation of mankind to mankind.

Some people think music is the escape from all the pain and grief. It comforts you and allow you to reduce stress. It is the most powerful therapy that will make you calm down and take you to the moment of jubilation.Furthermore, it develops mind and boosts self confidence.

Music has the ability to improve your listening and understanding capabilties. Music is an extremely unique way to develop the capability of memorising. The best example to prove this is, that you can learn songs easily rather than your lessons. The reason behind this is that your brain enjoys music and whatever your mind enjoy, it preserves it.. 

Music Therapy is now considered as one of the best methods to cure individuals suffering from anxiety and depression which is very common in the young generation now days. Our generation is incompetent in handling rough situations which lead them to typical mental anxiety. 

What is Music Therapy?

Music has been used as a therapeutic tool for centuries to cure brain, including the regions involved in emotion, cognition, sensation and movement. It is uniquely effective in the treatment of a wide area of physical and mental illness like depression, anxiety and hyper tension.

What happens in a music therapy session?

The methods employed in music therapy can be roughly divided into active and receptive techniques. When a person is making music whether by singing, playing instruments or composing that person is using active techniques whereas when a person respond to music by dancing or involve listening and analyzing lyrics it comes under receptive techniques.

Such therapy sessions can be conducted with individuals or in groups.

Music Therapy sessions are always goal driven and so what actually happens in the session will vary greatly depending on the needs and level of participation.

To begin the session, a hello song is sung so that is brings everyone together and gather the group to begin.

Sometimes the Gathering Song includes instruments for the students to take turns or share and support peer social interactions. Other times, a Gathering Song would include Body Percussion like clapping hands, patting knees, or stamping feet.

Depending on the group goals, the music experiences in the session may include a variety of music therapy strategies and interventions.

A closing song tells everyone in the group that our music time is finished and they are now transitioning to the next activity.

So there you have it, an outline for a 30-45 minute music therapy session. If you have questions or comments, please feel free to post them below.

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