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I’m Not Quitting, Just Resting

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Music Communication-Part V

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In the fifth and final part of this discussion, regarding the part that music plays in communication, let us examine how it can be used in therapy. The term “Music in Illness” was first heard in 1891 in a letter written to an editor by Frederick Harford, M.D. He noted that he had had a

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Can You See Me Now

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Music Communication-Part IV

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This is our fourth part of examining music as a notable aspect of communication and should continue to be used and researched. It speaks; therefore, it is a language, it heals; therefore, it is medicine, it creates; therefore, it is an artist; it encourages; therefore, it is an inspirations speaker, it calls to action; therefore,

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Desensitization

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Music Communication-Part III

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This is a continuation of last week’s article. Let us delve a little further into our subject of music as a form of communication. Music can have a direct or masked message. Songs can be written directly and to the point so that even a child can understand and have no doubt of the message,

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Music Communication-Part II

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One might ask what is music, where does it come from and what is its objective? We can see by the definitions below of music, sound, and communication, that these are all factors that work together to create something beautiful. They are all abilities given to us by our creator and all used to interact

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Beautiful Contrasts of Life

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Music Communication-Part I

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Although being alone with one’s thoughts occasionally is very beneficial, there is an innate need in mankind to be able to communicate with someone outside of themselves. Even the extremely shy, the introverted or the most independent person finds themselves at one time or another craving contact with some means of expression other than their

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How to Manage Freedom

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