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How Music Helps People Heal: The Therapeutic Power of Music
Music has the power to touch our souls, lift our spirits and heal. But can music actually act as medicine? Whether it’s used in hospitals or hospices, music can provide
A Comprehensive Guide to Planned Giving: Maximizing Philanthropy and Leaving a Lasting Legacy
Planned giving is an empowering act of forward-thinking philanthropy. Also known as “Gift Planning” or “Legacy Giving”, it involves contributing to a nonprofit through various gift types, including bequests, life
Best Zoom Audio Settings for Live Musical Performance
How to Ensure a Quality Experience for the Listener Position your microphone close to your instrument, choose a quality condenser mic, use an external mixer, and adjust gain properly to
Music for Patients with PTSD
At Harmony & Healing, we often perform for veterans as part of our work with VA hospitals. Some of these patients are afflicted with PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The
The Healing Power of Music for Brain Injury Patients
Music therapists employ a range of techniques, each catering to different patient needs. Guided listening involves patients listening to music with a reflective, therapeutic focus. Songwriting allows expression and provides
How Music Can Reduce Stress and Improve Mental Health
Feeling stressed out? You’re not alone. Stress and mental health challenges are rapidly becoming the modern era’s most daunting health crises, prompting us to seek innovative therapeutic solutions. Harnessing the
