Yesterday, we had our usual Sunday afternoon “Healing Music 101” class. We had such a wonderful discussion that I thought my readers would be interested to know what some of the ideas that emerged were. The theme of the day was sharing some specific pieces that make us feel: sad, angry, scared or happy/energized. Many […]
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Why does music elicit such powerful emotion?
By Dr. Alice Cash on October 29, 2010 in Classical Music, Healing Music Travel, music and the heart, Music and the Mind-Body, Music Healing
This is a deep question that many people ask themselves very sincerely and with a burning desire to know that answer. I’ve certainly asked myself this question many times and am finally beginning to understand some of the keys to the mystery. One of the main factors is your past association with that music. Is […]
Healing Music Utilized in Chilean Mine
Healing music can be most anything that YOU find calming, soothing, comforting or energizing. Music that has positive and pleasant associations is music that will be healing for you. So it was not a surprise to me to hear that one of the trapped Chilean miners that loved Elvis Pressley, chose to have singalongs […]
The Healing Power of the Violin
Wayne Holfeldt lifts spirits and calms nerves at innovative UNM Arts-in-Medicine program By Tiffany Maleshefski Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico Instrument: Violinist Occupation: String teacher; retired account executive for Southern California Edison; ex-US Marine Corps interview manager Affiliation: University of New Mexico, Arts-in-Medicine program Quote: “I’ve played all across the United States. I’ve played Easter […]
Musical Taste: Where does it come from?
How does musical taste develop? I’m sure that volumes and volumes have been written on this subject and I’d love to read them, but for now I will just expound on my own theory. We know that different cultures around the globe (and probably around the universe!) have evolved different types of music and different […]