The Power of Music
Music is Healing. Music is a Space Holder.
Music is Transformational.
Research supports the powerful impact of music.
Music is Vibration
Sound comes from vibration. We hear vibrations at audible frequency of 20Hz to 20,000Hz. Within this range, our brain elicits various responses (Dartmouth Undergraduate Journal of Science, 2010).
Sound healing therapy, like sound baths are used to restore body vibrational balance. Sound healing’s impact is relaxing, clears blocking energies, boosts health and restores mental health wellbeing (Well+Good, 2020).
Music as a Gateway to Emotions
The brain’s limbic system, associated with emotions and rewards, respond to emotionally powerful music (Hussain-Abdulah et al. 2017).
Music has an impact as a space holder for processing emotions, grief and regulates anxiety towards healing.
Music activates the dorsal amygdala; neurological pathways that connect positive emotions. The coherence of music allows for conscious attunement.
Music & the Elderly
Studies show improvement in pain management, stress, stroke recovery, blood pressure, heart health and immune health in seniors thanks to music (Chicago Methodist Senior Services).
Music’s impact in healing and transformation is limitless.
Music & Mental Health
Music triggers release of neurochemicals: dopamine, cortisol, serotonin and oxytocin. A good balance leads to mental health well-being (Healthline, 2020).
Music therapy is successfully used to treat mental illness like depression, anxiety & schizophrenia (NAMI, 2016). Music allows for transformation from within.
Music & trauma.
Music is a space-holder to release emotional trauma. Music therapy treats different types of trauma by positively charging moods and emotional states (Children’s Music Fund, 2016).
Music calms the body’s response allowing for trauma to be processed in a safe space. Music as expressive art is used with adolescents experiencing trauma towards healing (KQED, 2019).
Music deactivates central regions of the brain associated with unpleasant stimuli. (Blood & Zatorre, 2001). This allows for positive transformation towards coherence of self.
Music for Dementia & Alzheimer’s
Music’s benefits include improved speech, cognition, memory and attention for those with dementia (Music for Dementia, 2021). Music improves coherence.
For patients with Alzheimer’s, music relieves stress, reduces anxiety, depression & agitation (Mayo Clinic, 2021).
Music & Community
Music has been pivotal in building communities since pre-historic days as a form of communication (Percussion Play, 2018).
Music programmes for youngsters foster closer peer connections and parent engagement (Edutopia, 2018).
Music’s coherance unites communities. It sets the tone for gatherings like birthdays, weddings and funerals.