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Music as Therapy

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

Overview

Explore the therapeutic power of music in this 52-minute talk featuring musician and DJ Moby, who collaborates with the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function. Discover how music therapy programs can restore, maintain, and improve physical, emotional, and neurological functions. Delve into topics such as neurogenesis, federal funding for music therapy, the impact of music on memory, and the differences between listening to and playing music. Examine the effects of minor chords and dissonance, music's developmental impact, and its potential in treating conditions like Parkinson's disease. Gain insights into the benefits and future of music therapy as a powerful tool for healing and rehabilitation.

Syllabus

Intro
First memory of music
Life dedicated to music
Neurogenesis
What is Music
Federal Funding
Trust
Memory
Listening vs Playing
Minor chords and dissonance
Developmental impact
Im sorry
Dark music
Parkinsons

Taught by

The Aspen Institute

Reviews

4.5 rating, based on 2 Class Central reviews

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    MultiMusicman1980
    AMAZING I recently completed the Music as Therapy course and found it to be an incredibly enriching experience. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, covering both theoretical and practical aspects of using music as a therapeutic tool. The instru…
  • Profile image for VAIDYA MADHOM AYURVEDA വൈദ്യമഠം ആയുർവേദം
    VAIDYA MADHOM AYURVEDA വൈദ്യമഠം ആയുർവേദം
    Very informative and important in the present era where mental health is the basic structure for physical and social well-being. And music impact is so deep.

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