I came across this article recently about the benefits of music.
It’s something that has been mentioned in passing in a number of threads but I thought I’d create a dedicated thread on the topic.
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I know myself that listening to music can be very therapeutic. At different times in my life I have found huge amounts of contentment, support, solace and relaxation in both listening to music and playing instruments.
I do feel it is something very intrinsic to us as a species. Perhaps since we are accompanied by a heartbeat rhythm during our entire conciousness?
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Just discovered this thread. I always feel both sad and amused when some scientific
study determines that music is beneficial to our health. As if we have to prove, what we’ve known for millennia, lol. There are many books on the subject that apparently very few read. I spent a fair part of my life confirming and working with what we instinctively know about the amazing connection between music and psychology, emotions, and physical changes (excitement, relaxation, “peak experiences” etc.) As a teacher I saw the effects of rehearsals leading to the rewards and pride of a good performance, which many students have later told me influenced their understanding and enjoyment of music as an adult. Also worked in a hospital for several years using carefully selected music and often imagery to help patients with anxiety, pain, and to help facilitate their natural healing response.
Only got to do a few workshops/seminars, but always tried to leave folks with an understanding of the importance of more carefully choosing the music to which they listen. I still find this a fascinating subject…and try to be more aware and eclectic in my own listening.
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For me it’s very simple:
It keeps us humans & more civilized!!
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“soothes the savage beast” is not just a expression… It is truth!
After a long day out in the hustle and bustle it is nice to come home and relax with music! It has always allowed me to clear my head, to slow down, to gather my thoughts and drift off all at the same time.
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Plus One! 
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