Posts Tagged ‘caregivers’
Glen Campbell's Final Album: This Music Therapist's Perspective
Song Spotlight: “Don’t Fence Me In”
Mood: Relaxed Themes: Country life, Cowboys, Restrictions, Being “Fenced In” Tempo: Moderate Genre/style: Western/Cowboy Being in the Midwest, I run into a lot of folks who love country and western music. “Don’t Fence Me In” is one of my very favorite songs to offer when western music is requested, for two reasons: It’s popular, so a lot of people can…
Read More7 Tips for Choosing Music to Support Movement/Exercise
If you read my last post, you now know why music is such a great support for movement and exercise. Now here are some tips for how to choose the best music for movement and exercise. I’ll address two facets of movement to music: rhythmic and expressive. These aren’t really two opposite ideas; they are…
Read MoreChoosing Music: Why It Works for Movement and Exercise
Five Tips for Choosing Music to Help Your Body Relax
The Thing About Music Preferences…
One of the cardinal “rules” of music therapy – with some of the strongest research support – is that people benefit most from the music they prefer. This makes sense – if a client loves country music, a music therapist might try to find songs by Patsy Cline for discussion or use a country-style accompaniment pattern…
Read MoreSong Spotlight: “Sloop John B”
Mood: Upbeat Themes: Sailing, Caribbean Travel, Wanting to Go Home Tempo: Brisk Genre/style: 1960s Surf Rock During the recent heat wave in our part of the world, I have been integrating the recording of “Sloop John B” by the Beach Boys into group music therapy sessions centered on the ocean and boating. Not only does this song provide beach-y musical…
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