When we say “music therapy”, do we actually mean its healing through melodies?
Music is a part of our lives. As a baby, mom’s lullaby is comfort. The bond between the infant and mother strengthens with just a humming or a few lines. At home, grandparents chant shlokas and hymns, which connect devotion and mind musically!
Singing is a form of natural exercise for the vocal chords, carnatic and hindustani genres have specific ragas for different ailments too. Whether a trained singer, or just someone who is a listener, music provides abundance of positive vibrations, elevates the mood, at any situation.
When words fail to express love or grief, music comes to the rescue. Music, for many, is a mood enhancer, for some, it is relief from stress. I remember my dad, after office hours, enters the house, has his filter coffee listening to melodious songs and bhajans. Music has no language, and that’s one good thing about it. The radio was and is still the favourite of many people who are fond of music, while travelling in a bus, the music that is played, makes the trip lighter and less tired.
Furthermore, instrumental music, for example, veena, flute or even violin, brings calmness and peace. The mind that wanders in distraught, gets into a state of equilibrium, and isn’t that healing? Music wins and heals, is cure, where even medicines fail. A child’s interest may settle for the birthday song or “jingle bells”, a youngster may fall in love with fast beats, a middle aged person may be satusfied with melodies, old age seeks soft instrumentals. Music conveys the most difficult emotions easily.
Not just human beings, even animals’ behaviours change when music is played. We have read in the scriptures how Lord Krishna played his flute and mesmerised the cows in the field.
Music, for some, is time pass, for some it is a break from heavy toil, and breath for many!
Yes, music heals, music is therapy!
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Can music truly heal what words cannot? Read the blog and share your thoughts on the power of music therapy.
– Vanishree Venugopal (Pushka’s Mom)
About The Writer:
Vanishree Venugopal, lovingly called Vani Akka, is a guiding star and a powerhouse of inspiration. A passionate and gifted singer, she uses her soulful, resonant voice to celebrate diversity and embrace uniqueness.
Proudly known as Pushka’s Mom, a name she cherishes as a badge of love and strength, Vanishree draws inspiration from her daughter, who is on the spectrum. Beyond her talent, she is a mentor, nurturer, and a beacon of positivity.
As a key member of the core committee, she serves as a “Lighthouse” — leading with grace, illuminating paths, and inspiring meaningful journeys. Her unwavering spirit continues to touch countless hearts and minds.
