How Music is Best Used Therapeutically

This book investigates the extent of therapeutic benefit music holds in people’s lives and best way to achieve healing through music. Research about music therapy and music interventions is analyzed. First music is looked at in terms of how it impacts emotional well-being expression and growth. Then there is an examination of how music may be a tool to strengthen relational bonds. Next an investigation on how music aided in improving cognition and memory recollection is presented. Assessment of music’s therapeutic benefits on well-being and mental health is also examined. Finally within the context of emotions interpersonal connections cognition and mental health the study evaluates the psychological benefits of making music versus listening to music. Results indicate that music positively influences the entire group in the study and musicians benefit slightly more than listeners. Data analysis did not uncover any differences between the before and after music conditions or between musicians and audience members. Results support the use of music more in therapy as both listening and producing music were found to be beneficial.