MUSIC THERAPY:

Music Therapy is the use of music and its elements (such as; sound, rhythm, melody and harmony) by a qualified music therapist. It can be used with an individual or in a group setting.

Music Therapy is designed to facilitate and promote communication, relationships, learning, mobilization, expression, organization and other relevant therapeutic objectives in order to meet personal, physical, emotional, mental, social and cognitive needs.

Music Therapy tries to develop potentials while restoring functions of the individual so that he or she can achieve a better quality of life, through prevention, rehabilitation and treatment.

According to Prelude Music Therapy;
Here are the top ten Therapeutic Characteristics of Music:

  Music captivates and maintains attention -- it stimulates & utilizes many parts of the brain;

::  Music is easily adapted to, and can be reflective of, a person's abilities;

::  Music structures time in a way that we can understand ("that's the last verse - my exercise session is almost over!");

::  Music provides a meaningful, enjoyable context for repetition;

::  Music provides a social context -- it sets up a safe, structured setting for verbal and nonverbal communication;

::  Music is an effective memory aid;

::  Music supports and encourages movement;

::  Music taps into memories and emotions;

::  Music -- and the silences within it -- provide nonverbal, immediate feedback;

::  Music is success-oriented -- people of all ability levels can participate.