One of the great things about music is that it's subjective! That is part of what is great about music! And that is why we can explore ways to use music, all kinds of music, to help us in our lives when we need it. How we use music is personal unto us. And I love that. There are times, particularly after a rather emotional day at work, where heavy rock music relaxes me.
As a music therapist working in a hospital setting, I do a lot of work using music to help reduce anxiety. Or... to help people relax. Everyone who is in the hospital has some anxiety-perhaps as a result of a new diagnosis, waiting for major surgery, or just being put into a situation of uncertainty by being in the hospital. And we know that the mind and the body are connected, so reducing anxiety can also impact physical outcomes and well-being.
When I see those statements I just shake my head. Music is subjective. What if noisy guitars or avant-garde jazz helps me relax? That is why we can explore ways to use music, all kinds of music, to help us in our lives when we need it.
Sometimes "relaxing" music is not what is needed to help us relax. Some days when I'm feeling a bit down and sluggish, I might listen to some down-tempo jazz. It matches my mood, then I move on to something more upbeat, like some power pop. This is no one-trick pony concept.
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