Word of the Week: CREATIVE
Music therapy lends itself to constant creativity in the work place. I enjoy designing sessions that reach neurologic music therapy goals in fun and creative ways. I especially enjoy using my saxophone for name that tune exercises, and rhythm imitations. Some tunes I have had fun adapting for large groups are, “In the Mood” and “It Don’t Mean A Thing.” For me, I know I have witnessed a successful creative moment when the music drives the reactions of my clients. There is not much work to be done explaining interventions once a musical rhythm or melody triggers and activates the brain to respond accordingly. For instance, some rhythms lend themselves to dancing or moving right away. Other tunes use melody to immediately grab listeners’ attention to hum or sing along.
As a music therapist, it is always the intent to get reactions out of clients in a creative manner. Here is an article giving insight to the brain’s role when listening to music. Many famous musicians speak about their personal experiences with emotions triggered by music. In the end, all music is a creative approach towards activating our brains.
– Hilary White
