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10 years ago 0 +0 / -0 6

Im a student currently studying music, so listening, performing and writing music is something I do everyday. Music has the ability to induce emotions and to literally change and activate parts of the brain.

I completely support music therapy because it has so many advantages and no disadvantages. If it doesn't work for you, you were still able to listen to music :)

I love music, as a hobby and a profession. Its the only universal language we have in the world

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 121

Pete: So good to hear from you again. You've been missed! [at least by me :-) ]

I agree with this thread on music. I have my Ipod on a dock all day at work and have certain songs that I listen to on different days..... according to how I'm feeling.

Hope you're going to update us!

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3043

I live my life to music. No matter how I feel, someone somewhere has written a song that sounds like they have reached into my heart. That goose pimple feeling I get when a piece of music really connects is priceless.

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1044

I haven't read the article but I know music definitely can impact how I feel. I try to keep songs uplifting and bright; inspirational and I like all genres of music.

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 31

Thanks for sharing the article! The part about brain waves resonating with the beat of music is really fascinating.

I think music can definitely be beneficial. Sometimes a song can change my mood as soon as I hear it! I listen a lot on my ipod (probably too much!), and kind of made a depression playlist, containing sadder songs I can relate to, empowering songs to try and feel better, and even a few fun, upbeat songs I have a hard time turning down, even on a blue day. I wanted to do this because I think sometimes depression can make me real picky about my music. I don't want to listen to a lot of goofy or fast-paced music, sappy love songs, or that kind of stuff. It gets me frustrated. I really need something that speaks my mood in this case.

I really love listening to music by MIKA. All his songs are really uplifting, even the sad ones! My "power songs," as I call them, can really boost my mood, too, like "So What" by Pink or "We're Not Gonna Take It" by Twisted Sister. As far as calming down goes, I like soft, instrumental music. Piano and strings are good.

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2606

Music therapy :

We are all exposed to music on a daily basis. Whether we listen to music on the radio while driving in our car, through earphones on our personal music device (ipod…etc), in a store or at the doctors office, we all listen to music at one point or another. Have you ever wondered if music is beneficial? Does it have a therapeutic effect on us? The article at the link below explains how music affects us and why music therapy promotes health.

http://stress.about.com/od/tensiontamers/a/music_therapy.htm

Members, how has music helped you? When do you find yourself listening to music? What genre of music helps relax you?

Samantha, Bilingual Health Educator

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