The use of music as a form of therapy is not new and dates back to Aristotle and Plato. Music therapy consists of various modalities including music improvisation, receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion, music and imagery, music performance, and learning through music.
Music as a form of therapy is utilized to help optimize an individual's emotional well-being, physical health, social functioning, communication abilities, and cognitive skills.
For persons who have had a stroke, the use of music therapy as an effective means of treatment for upper and lower extremity functioning, upper extremity pain perception and mood and behaviour has been studied.
Please check out the following link for more information:
http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/strokengine/module_music_indepth-en.html
Thursday, October 22, 2009
The use of music as a form of therapy is not new and dates back to Aristotle and Plato. Music therapy consists of various modalities including music improvisation, receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion, music and imagery, music performance, and learning through music.
Music as a form of therapy is utilized to help optimize an individual's emotional well-being, physical health, social functioning, communication abilities, and cognitive skills.
For persons who have had a stroke, the use of music therapy as an effective means of treatment for upper and lower extremity functioning, upper extremity pain perception and mood and behaviour has been studied.
Please check out the following link for more information:
http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/strokengine/module_music_indepth-en.html
Music as a form of therapy is utilized to help optimize an individual's emotional well-being, physical health, social functioning, communication abilities, and cognitive skills.
For persons who have had a stroke, the use of music therapy as an effective means of treatment for upper and lower extremity functioning, upper extremity pain perception and mood and behaviour has been studied.
Please check out the following link for more information:
http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/strokengine/module_music_indepth-en.html
Monday, October 12, 2009
Coming in January:
Expression and Exploration: Adventures in Music
This exciting new program is designed for 6 to 8-year-olds looking to discover music through creative hands-on activities. No previous musical training is required, just a sense of curiosity. In this program, children will explore musical elements such as pitch, melody, form, dynamics, timbre, texture, and orchestration. Instrument-making workshops, solo and group playing, group improvisations, movement activities, and musical games are all on the agenda! While engaging in fun and stimulating activities, your child can enhance their creativity, increase their attention span, develop social skills, increase fine-motor coordination, develop confidence, enhance their cognitive development and stretch their imagination. For more information, or to register, please contact Expressions Music Therapy Services
What makes this program unique?
• It is designed and run by university-trained music therapists who have an excellent background in music and psychology
• Music is made more accessible by being broken down into musical elements
• Creativity and exploration are the focus rather than musical skill
• Activities are designed to suit many styles of learning
At Expressions Music Therapy Services, we believe that:
• Music is for everyone (not just musicians)
• Everyone has the ability to be creative
• Musical expression and exploration can enhance quality of life and support all areas of personal development (physical, emotional, social, cognitive, spiritual)
For more information or to register, please contact us: aking@expressionsmusictherapy.com
Expression and Exploration: Adventures in Music
This exciting new program is designed for 6 to 8-year-olds looking to discover music through creative hands-on activities. No previous musical training is required, just a sense of curiosity. In this program, children will explore musical elements such as pitch, melody, form, dynamics, timbre, texture, and orchestration. Instrument-making workshops, solo and group playing, group improvisations, movement activities, and musical games are all on the agenda! While engaging in fun and stimulating activities, your child can enhance their creativity, increase their attention span, develop social skills, increase fine-motor coordination, develop confidence, enhance their cognitive development and stretch their imagination. For more information, or to register, please contact Expressions Music Therapy Services
What makes this program unique?
• It is designed and run by university-trained music therapists who have an excellent background in music and psychology
• Music is made more accessible by being broken down into musical elements
• Creativity and exploration are the focus rather than musical skill
• Activities are designed to suit many styles of learning
At Expressions Music Therapy Services, we believe that:
• Music is for everyone (not just musicians)
• Everyone has the ability to be creative
• Musical expression and exploration can enhance quality of life and support all areas of personal development (physical, emotional, social, cognitive, spiritual)
For more information or to register, please contact us: aking@expressionsmusictherapy.com
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