World Music Therapy Week

 

Music therapy is beneficial for depression, diabetes, cancer, dementia, and other conditions because it helps reduce stress. Music changes your mood and helps you forget about your physical pain. It helps you with your emotions. Depending on the type of music you listen to or sing to, music can help you release your emotions and positively gather your thoughts.

You can do music therapy with a professional by singing, writing music, playing an instrument, and dancing to music. Music helps express your feelings and helps you to communicate better. Also, if you dance to music, you can exercise effortlessly for your brain and your body. The World Federation of Music Therapy dedicates April 10^th through April 15^th of every year to increase the benefits of music therapy globally. You can make your musical instruments with music therapists.

Music therapy may begin with instrumental music to give you relief from anxiety, and behavior issues, and helps you concentrate more. This type of therapy is often seen in nursing homes, schools, and hospitals. Although, music therapy can be done at home such as writing music, singing, or dancing; You can enjoy music therapy in a group to enjoy the benefits of music. To celebrate World Music Therapy Week, you can give a thank you card to your music therapist or someone you know who is working in this field. Also, you can write your music or write anything while you are listening to music.

Make your instruments with everyday items such as beans, beads, paper towel rolls, boxes, and rubber bands. Your teenager or your preteen can make rain sticks, chimes, or other art and craft instrument. Meditate with music especially rain, waterfall, or other nature sounds. Do a karaoke at home if you feel like singing. Write and record your music. 

To boost your confidence, and happiness, and to feel good about yourself; You can listen to instrumental music that makes you feel energetic. Listen to world music and use your imagination. Create your dance style or learn new dance skills by listening to a variety of music. Be creative and enjoy your time listening to music or doing your choreography. Learn about music in a music class or a local workshop in your area. 

Paint with watercolors, acrylic, and with tempura while listening to world music. Open your mind and your ears to listen attentively to classical music. Have fun being creative and using your imagination. Combine music therapy with aromatherapy to help you relax. Here are resources about World Music Therapy Week. 

World Music Therapy Week-Music Therapy:

World Music Therapy Week - Music Therapy

Music Therapy-Types and Benefits for Anxiety, Depression, and More-Medical News Today:

Music therapy: Types and benefits for anxiety, depression, and more (medicalnewstoday.com)

 

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