Music is one of the few universal languages found in nearly every culture and society. Music is not only a fundamental aspect of culture, but has found to have a profound topic in both the body and mind. The current reseach explores music and it’s affect on the body and mind. The overarching thesis of this paper is that music is integral to one’s self concept, and that it can have lasting significant benefits on one’s health and wellness. In the first section of this paper, I will discuss how music can be predicted by one’s personality traits. Then, I will discuss background research on how music is processed in the brain. Finally, I will discuss the current hypothesis and music’s beneficial effects in regards to both music education in schools
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Music Therapy is the clinical use of music to further health goals and improve the quality of one’s life, and has been found beneficial for patients with autism, dementia, depression, newborn children, and insomnia. Autism spectrum disorder is a range of disorders classified by repeated difficulties with communication and interaction. Music therapy may aid patients with autism spectrum disorder in learning verbal and nonverbal communication skills. Music Therapy has been found to reduce aggressive behavior, reduce symptoms of dementia, improve mood, improve cooperation with daily tasks, and decreases the risk of brain or heart diseases in patients with dementia, a gradual decline in mental abilities that over time interferes with everyday life. Music therapy may increase responsiveness to antidepressant medications and may lead to reductions in heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, and feelings of depression in patients who are suffering from depression. Music therapy may also be a feasible option for those who suffer from insomnia, as it may lead to better sleep quality, sleeping for longer periods, and falling asleep sooner. Music has found to have a profound effect on calming infants, and also promotes growth in newborns. It has also been found that children who are exposed to music while in the womb may have a greater likelihood of being musically inclined after birth (Psychology Today,2015). Music is an unavoidable aspect of society that can not only evoke emotions in humans, but can be used as a tool in childhood growth and development. Humans see music as integral to their self concepts, however it can be used as mush more than a “social badge”. Music has the power to connect societies, but also has therapeutic powers. Music may be a good alternative for therapy or medications, but can also serve as a part of a more holistic
Music Therapy is the clinical use of music to further health goals and improve the quality of one’s life, and has been found beneficial for patients with autism, dementia, depression, newborn children, and insomnia. Autism spectrum disorder is a range of disorders classified by repeated difficulties with communication and interaction. Music therapy may aid patients with autism spectrum disorder in learning verbal and nonverbal communication skills. Music Therapy has been found to reduce aggressive behavior, reduce symptoms of dementia, improve mood, improve cooperation with daily tasks, and decreases the risk of brain or heart diseases in patients with dementia, a gradual decline in mental abilities that over time interferes with everyday life. Music therapy may increase responsiveness to antidepressant medications and may lead to reductions in heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, and feelings of depression in patients who are suffering from depression. Music therapy may also be a feasible option for those who suffer from insomnia, as it may lead to better sleep quality, sleeping for longer periods, and falling asleep sooner. Music has found to have a profound effect on calming infants, and also promotes growth in newborns. It has also been found that children who are exposed to music while in the womb may have a greater likelihood of being musically inclined after birth (Psychology Today,2015). Music is an unavoidable aspect of society that can not only evoke emotions in humans, but can be used as a tool in childhood growth and development. Humans see music as integral to their self concepts, however it can be used as mush more than a “social badge”. Music has the power to connect societies, but also has therapeutic powers. Music may be a good alternative for therapy or medications, but can also serve as a part of a more holistic