Educational Development

• History of Music and Sound in Healing
  Music and sound used as a healing tool is deeply rooted in ancient cultures and civilizations. In ancient Greece there was a saying, "Men have song as a physician for pain."  Westerners are reviving this ancient knowledge of the healing qualities in music.
  
  
• Music as Complimentary Therapy
  The beneficial effects of music and sound are becoming recognized as a valuable complimentary therapy in western medicine, alternative health care and special education. Though researchers are still questioning how sound therapy works, there is scientific proof that music and sound can be effective for everything from reducing stress to easing pain and anxiety during surgical procedures.
  
  
• A Sound Environment for ADD/ADHD /Autism
  Early childhood intervention may be as simple as a hum. Research has revealed that many children with attention deficit disorder and autism have a hyper-sensitivity to sound and every single sound that comes up diverts their attention.Early childhood intervention may be as simple as a hum. Research has revealed that many children with attention deficit disorder and autism have a hyper-sensitivity to sound and every single sound that comes up diverts their attention.
  
  
• Music in Prenatal, Infant and Pediatric Care
  Music has also been found to relax the labor process, easing pain during delivery. "The Journal of the American Medical Association reported that in a study of expectant mothers, those who listened to music during childbirth did not require anesthetic.
  
  
• Music in Hospitals and Clinics
  Music is being utilized today in hospitals and clinics around the world. Music has an ability to minimize pain, leading to the combination of music and anesthesia in operations where routine medical sedatives are not effective. Music medicine, or prescriptive sound,  is beginning to be considered a complimentary therapy.
  
  
• Music and Cancer Recovery
  
  A list of articles compiled by Ali Armstrong on the benefits of music therapy on cancer patients.
  
  
• Humming for Health
  Throughout ages the voice has been recognized as the most effective instrument for healing purposes. The voice carries healing energy, or intent, and when we sing and hum with love, we can bring ourselves into a state of 'harmony' resulting in health.
  
  
• Music as Inspiration
  Quotes and sayings on how music inspires and calms us.
  
  
• Further Resources
  More articles on the benefits of music therapy