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Why does music elicit such powerful emotion?

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 […]

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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 […]

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Components of Healing Music: Instruments

Good afternoon and welcome to lesson 7 of “Components of healing Music.”  Today we get to the important topic of instruments! Healing music comes in many different shapes and forms.  Healing music can be familiar, it can be unfamiliar.  It can be soft and quiet or it can be full and swells and lulls (crescendos […]

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