Music And Music Therapy ( N.a.m.t ) Essay - 1826 Words

Musical Therapy â€Å"Music, even in situations of the greatest of horror, should never be painful to the ear but should flatter and charm it, and thereby always remain music.† (Mozart). Music is pervasive in everyday life. It is used as a means of communication. It allows us to better oneself, and continues to be an outlet for creativity that is ever changing in this era. The use of music in a therapy session dates back to ancient times and has even been discovered in ancient biblical scriptures. â€Å"The National Association for Music Therapy (N.A.M.T) was established on June 2, 1950 in New York and has been the basis for Musical Therapy since and continues to allow the growth and progression of therapy† (History of Music Therapy). From the article; How Does Music Therapy Work; â€Å"At its core, music therapy is the interaction between a therapist, a client (or clients) and the use of music. â€Å"A music therapist assesses the client(s) and creates a clinical pla n for treatment in conjunction with team and client goals, which in turn determines the course of clinical sessions. A music therapist works within a client-centered, goal-directed framework†(How Does Music Therapy Work?). While music in general is a great thing, there is an unlimited range for possibilities for use in therapeutic practice. Musical therapy is critical because of the mental, physical and social benefits it provides. To begin,let s look at some of the mental benefits that music therapy provides. From Dr.