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Harmony for the Soul: Music Therapy’s Healing Power Across All Ages
If you enjoy listening to music in any capacity, you may find that it puts you at ease and often transports you to another place when you’re feeling stressed or concerned about everyday life. That’s not an accident. Music is special. It can be so impactful that it’s often used as a form of therapy…
Music Therapy for Dogs
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Just like us, dogs can feel anxious, sad, and hyperactive. There is nothing worse than hearing your dog whimper when you leave the house or noticing how nervous they get from fireworks on the Fourth of July. Though it can be disheartening to not be able to calm your dog down through conversation, we can…
An Introduction to Music Therapy
Music has long been said to soothe the soul, but many people are now using it as a part of actual therapy. Music therapy can help people with social, emotional, and physical needs. Thanks to the increasing use of this therapy, becoming a music therapist is now a practical and popular career option. If you…
Mental Health Benefits of Music Lessons for Teens
As society grapples with the complexities of adolescent psychology, there’s a growing recognition of the unique challenges faced by this age group. From the pressures of academic performance to the tumultuous journey of self-discovery and social dynamics, teenagers navigate a labyrinth of experiences that significantly impact their mental health. Music, an art form as old…
Preventative Care for Common Musician Ailments
The life of a musician can be very rewarding, but it can come with its fair share of health risks. Between the repetitive movements necessary to play your instrument to the constant touring and proximity to other people, there are plenty of opportunities to get sick or hurt. The good news is that there are…
Why Music is Crucial to the Humanities
If we wanted to talk about the benefits of music, you’d be reading this all day. Even then, music is so personal that it’s impossible to cover just how much it means to each individual who listens to it, plays it, or appreciates it. Because music is often referred to as the “universal language,” it…
Staying Healthy on a Musician’s Budget
The industry demands a lot from musicians. If you’re an independent artist that’s just starting out, you could run yourself ragged trying to promote your music, play shows, and get noticed. If you’re an established touring band, you could quickly burn out from playing shows every day, meeting with the press, or writing new music. …
The Prevalence of Mental Health Struggles Among Musicians
It’s easy for people to stereotype musicians as carefree and fun. There are so many depictions of a “rock n’ roll” lifestyle that musicians have been painted a certain way over the years. But because of that, most people don’t consider the fact that their favorite performers could be struggling with mental health issues. According…
Tips on TikTok: How to Promote Your Music in 60 Seconds
TikTok has taken the social media world by storm over the last few years. It hasn’t been without its controversy, but with over 800 million users across the globe, the popularity of the video app has skyrocketed. Everyday individuals, business owners, actors, and musicians have started to use it as a platform. The creativity behind…