Throughout American history people have used music as a form of therapy. Wither its country, hip-hop, r and b or either gospel. Music has had a great deal impact on many people wellbeing. Today music therapy is working as a way to help with the coping of stress both mentally and physically from people of all age and nationalities. Many people strive to find ways to deal with stress and were shocked too have noticed that they were at their best when listening to music. Today music is being used almost everywhere in Schools, Childcare facilities, Hospitals, and even nursing homes. Some schools that deal with people with disabilities often use music as a way to improve communication skills and strengthen physical coordination. Childcare facilities often use music as a tool in the education process. Some people think that it is a good idea to put every day learning into song’s that will have children to continue to repeat (example) the alphabet song. The alphabet was easy for children to learn because it was created in music form it was not only catchy it was exciting for the children. Hospitals use music as therapy in many areas of the hospital during childbirth and surgery. During childbirth music has been known to help with the pain. Helping alleviate the pain and helping decrease muscle tension helps to relax the patient. Music tends to relax the patient allowing doctors successfully to do operations without distractions. In nursing homes they use music on patients, who are suffering from
Dementia, Alzheimer’s and other “age related” diseases having to do with memory lost. Music helps encourage the patients to move during physical therapy. Sometimes something as simple as the hokey pokey will help. Music is also used as a way to sedate residents when they need to rest. Music is a soother although they are sleeping. Music all