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The purpose of our database is to provide an easy access to knowledge about music therapy and its application with a diverse array of clientele.  We therefore propose a selection of pertinent references, however not exhaustive, given that each week more research and other information are published around the world. 

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Music Therapy & Medicine: A Dynamic Partnership
2018
Type of reference
General information
Author
Dr. Deforia Lane
Language
English
Source / Publisher
TED Talks
Keywords
Presentation by music therapist
Hospital
Cancer
Injury & Illness
Medicine
Medical care
Adults
Children
Teenagers
Unborn child

Music therapist Deforia Lane shares her experience of how music therapy has been used to help an unborn child. Dr Lane also takes you inside University Hospital Seidman Cancer Center to experience first hand the response of their patients to music therapy.

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El Poder Terapeutico de la Música
2017
Type of reference
General information
Author
Max Teran
Language
Spanish
Subtitle
Spanish
Source / Publisher
TEDx Talk
Keywords
TedTalk
Accessibility of music therapy
Adaptability
Cognitive functions
Communication
Creativity
Daily life activities
Emotional expression
Instrumental playing
Language development
Motivation
Musical games
Pain management
Quality of life
Relaxation
Singing
Songwriting
Spatial orientation
Children
Teenagers
Unborn child

In this video (in Spanish), Max Terán, a music therapist in Costa Rica, explains what music therapy is, who can benefit, and how it can help diverse populations. He also describes his work as a music therapist and how he became a music therapist. Lastly, he emphasizes how music therapy can bring positive change to communities, schools, heath care, and families.

Watch the video (14:27, in Spanish)