The Bible and Music

Today in class we discussed our passions, and how we can and should utilize our passions in our every day work. For many students, the goal is to graduate Butler and integrate the things they care about the most with a career. This is a difficult task, but not an impossible one. My cousin is graduating high school soon and is conflicted as to what she should major in for college. She is very math and science oriented, but also incredibly talented in the musical realm. She was thinking of combining her love for music and her love for science by going to school for musical therapy. I told her that would be a fantastic idea, and it would be a great way to combine her gifts into something she could study and enjoy. I did some research and found a number of musical therapy programs in Indiana:

http://www.dynamicmusictherapy.com/

http://meaningfuldays.com/services/services-adults/music-therapy/

https://indyschild.com/autism-and-music-therapy/

http://www.opgrowth.com/music-therapy.html

http://www.accessabilitiesinc.com/music-therapy/

http://www.inmusictherapy.com/vlt12776.htm

These programs all aim to help children, and even adults, with disabilities and autism, with their cognitive and social skills through the power of music. The IndysChild website defines music therapy as ” the clinical and evidence-based use of musical interventions to target an individual’s functional needs – including physical, psychological, cognitive and social skills.” This therapy has proven to have immense benefits for people, and it is easy to see why. One does not need to have autism to know that music can change make you happy, more calm, create a safe atmosphere, lower your heart rate, and more. I wish my cousin all the best in her adventures with music therapy, and look forward to see where she goes with helping people through music.