When I was
growing up I sang a lot of songs and I loved it. When I was 19 yrs of age I joined
a singing group in my church and that’s where I developed the singing skill.
This was followed up by the desire for me to belong to a group that’s soul
desire was to sing. Finally a group was born “Adawnage” with this group I have
been fortunate to meet influential people in the Kenyan who have changed my
life in one way or another.
My sister
got pregnant and after 9 months my 1st Nephew “Bradley” was born. He
use to cry a lot; however every time we would put music he would start dancing and
finally sleep. This is when my curiosity began …. Can music be used for other
reasons?
According to “Music therapy perspectives” the book explains
how to include useful information to music
therapists, music therapy students, and professionals interested in the
therapeutic uses of music. It also tries to address ethical concepts and
issues as they pertain to music therapy education, training, research and
professional practice. (http://www.musictherapy.org/research/pubs/)
While music has long
been recognized as an effective form of therapy to provide an outlet for
emotions, the notion of using song, sound frequencies and rhythm to treat
physical ailments is a relatively new domain, says psychologist Daniel J.
Levitin, PhD, who studies the neuroscience of music at McGill University in
Montreal. A wealth of new studies is touting the benefits of music on mental
and physical health. For example, in a meta-analysis of 400 studies, Levitin
and his postgraduate research fellow, Mona Lisa Chanda, PhD, found that music
improves the body's immune system function and reduces stress. Listening to
music was also found to be more effective than prescription drugs in reducing
anxiety before surgery (Trends in Cognitive Sciences, April, 2013).
Finally I am still
learning a lot in regards to music and so far I know that music is one way that
can give you a reason to want to live tomorrow. Music has also changed culture and
the way young people are relating.
See you next time……. Comment
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