tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181744309080861233.post1041310606383161651..comments2024-01-12T00:48:55.192-08:00Comments on Music and Brain Blog at University of Toronto: Dr.Tomaino's "Behind the Scenes"Lee Bartelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06727468225852676801noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181744309080861233.post-56691463986573275832012-11-29T23:11:10.911-08:002012-11-29T23:11:10.911-08:00I am so glad you brought up this topic! The last p...I am so glad you brought up this topic! The last part of this post really made me think about the need for neurological research where music therapy is concerned. I entered into the world of music therapy thinking that it was the sheer magic of music that worked in helping patients recover. It is only through the investigation of quite a bit of scientific literature that I realised how important neurological research is to music therapy. While I certainly agree that “life is more than the body we are in- we contain a soul and human spirit which can be tapped into through music”, it is extremely useful to conduct neurological research to explain the processes involved in the music therapy process.<br />If we are able to understand the anatomy and processes of the damaged or underdeveloped brain and especially the positive influences that music can have, we will be able to develop specific therapy designs for each brain deficiency or condition. The key here is to balance the neurological/ research aspect with the human/ soul aspect of music therapy. <br />Reannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08426334309183057605noreply@blogger.com