and life of our heritage, music is a part of all of us.
What is music therapy?
Music therapy is the clinical use of music by a trained professional to meet cognitive, physical, social, emotional, behavioral, spiritual and communication needs of people of all ages and abilities. As a recognized healthcare profession, music therapy is currently improving the quality of life of thousands of people in the United States and across the world.
Who can enefit from music therapy?
Music therapy benefits people of all ages and abilities. Music therapists work in schools, hospitals, prisons, daycares, nursing homes, retirement communities and hospices, just to name a few. The Joy of Music provides services especially in the following areas:
Autism
Why music?
Music is a rich environment. During musical activities, whether it includes listening to music, playing an instrument or moving to music, your brain experiences activity in both hemispheres, making it a unique avenue for progress.
Music is motivating, interactive and adaptable. Specific qualities can produce positive results in people when used therapeutically. Music is motivating, interactive and versatile. It is a part of every culture in every nation of the world. Music is used in celebration and sorrow; to help us learn and recall memories from times gone by.
No, of course iCreate's music outreach, program, which falls more into the category of social service, is not the same as music therapy. The kinship, however, is clear ~ as is the psychological benefit of music and its role as more than cultural accoutrement.
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