Music therapy as an addition to standard care helps people with multi handicapped to improve their mental and physical states and functioning if a sufficient number of music therapy sessions are provided. Furthermore, it illustrates the use of music therapy in treating the needs of rehabilitation centers and provides various results that support the positive effects of music therapy. Music plays a big part in most people’s lives. It can be relaxing, spark certain feelings and increase quality of life. For people with disabilities, music has several advantages and can help to develop mental, physical and social abilities. Our brains are developed at an early age to respond or process to melodies better. That is why, it acts as a powerful medium to distract our mind, body and the brain, alter our mood and also influence behavior. If used in the correct way, music can make your life better!
Music is about communication, creativity and cooperation. By studying music in school, students have the opportunity to build on these skills, enrich their lives and experience the world from a new perspective.
Music is good for the soul – maybe that’s why new research shows it can also be healing. Happy music brings a smile to a face even when one may not actually be there.
Music education opens doors that help children pass from school into the world around them a world of work, culture, intellectual activity, and human involvement. The future of our nation depends on providing our children with a complete education that includes music.