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When you think of music, what do you think of? Is music just something pleasant? Maybe it’s something that was really important to you when you were a kid, but not as much now?. Read more here…

In high school, Carly Poloskey learned, among many other things, that she only works her best “when my heart is in it”. This was evident in her extensive volunteer work in Mind&Melody, a nonprofit organization that implements interactive volunteer-based music programs for those with neurological impairments. Read more here…

The therapeutic power of music has been documented widely in academic research. But not everyone can play an instrument and enjoy making music. Enter the Soundbeam: a system which uses sensors that detect movement and translate it into music, allowing even those with learning or physical disabilities to create a tune just by moving a finger. Read more here…

NEWTON — Abernethy Laurels United Church Homes and Services uses music therapy for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or similar memory loss conditions, Director of Activities Amy Carter said. “Music tends to take us to a happy place,” Carter said. Abernethy Laurels is the first senior community in Catawba County to have a certification for the Music and Memory Program, Carter said. Read more here…

MANILA – Filipinos are recognized globally as music-lovers. They are also known for being cheerful. In fact, many of them believe that “laughter is the best medicine”. Did you know that music can actually heal patients? This is called music therapy. Read more here…

When Alisha Luymes discovered music therapy, she said she knew she had found her calling.”It brings together two things that are dear to me,” says Luymes, a third-year University of Iowa music therapy graduate research assistant from Wessington Springs, South Dakota. “I love music and I love helping people, so when I found out that music therapy existed, I was interested immediately.” Read more here…

There are few things in this world as emotionally gratifying or powerful as music. In an instant, music can alter attitude, flip perspectives or make a memory. Some music, like fine wine, increases in value as it ages; some music most certainly does not – sorry, Safety Dance. Read more here…

Maryville University offers one of the Top 25 Master’s Degrees in Music Therapy nationally, according to a new ranking by The Master’s in Special Education Program Guide. Read more here…

When Alisha Luymes discovered music therapy, she said she knew she had found her calling. “It brings together two things that are dear to me,” says Luymes, a third-year University of Iowa music therapy graduate research assistant from Wessington Springs, South Dakota. “I love music and I love helping people, so when I found out that music therapy existed, I was interested immediately.” Read more here…

Music is frequently used as a therapeutic agent and this (music therapy) operates in 2 ways. The active form presents sounds through innovative techniques, is activity-based and helps improve hand-eye coordination. The passive form, where one just listens to music, is used for healing pain and trauma, and relaxation purposes. Read more here…