The Selection of Music Experiences in Music Therapy

Hiller, James; Gardstrom, Susan C.

doi:10.1093/mtp/miy001

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“…As has been eloquently argued by others, such recognition is necessary for the use of any instrument, both to enrich the experience of clients (Gardstrom, 2007) and to respect the cultures and communities from which the instruments or music originate (Hadley & Norris, 2016). Indeed, such acknowledgment and recognition is considered a core standard of music therapy practice (Gardstrom, 2007;Hiller & Gardstrom, 2018).…”

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confidence: 98%

“…While this account necessarily glosses over the nuances, intricacies, and debates around these histories 6 , it is offered here to acknowledge both the roots of beat making cultures and the dedication of those who practice them 7 . Such acknowledgement also aims to highlight the need for adopting a stance of cultural humility when engaging in these cultures, in the same way scholars advocate when engaging any culture through music therapy practice (Hadley & Norris, 2016;Hiller & Gardstrom, 2018;Kim & Whitehead-Pleaux, 2015). Recognition of this history and context is also critical to address the history of cultural appropriation in this space (Rodriquez, 2006) and position music therapists as social actors who can use their positions to disrupt dominant narratives linked to oppression (Scrine, 2016).…”

Section: The Diversification Of Beat Making Culturesmentioning

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Music Technology and the Hip Hop Beat Making Tradition: A History and Typology of Equipment for Music Therapy

Crooke

2018

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This article contextualises music technology within the Hip Hop tradition of beat making. While literature exploring music technology in music therapy has proliferated in recent years, much of this has focused on the “assistive” function of technology, where it is used to facilitate music making for clients who have limited access to playing acoustic – or non-tech-based – instruments. This paper argues for an alternate lens that positions music technology within the tradition of beat making and that this is a musicing practice of value in its own right. To do so, a brief historical account of the beat making tradition is provided, which locates its origins within Hip Hop culture and acknowledges the evolution of the myriad beat-based genres that have and continue to emerge around music technology. A basic typology of beat making equipment is then provided to foster greater understanding of these technologies as instruments in their own right and their role in shaping contemporary music. To account for the rapid innovation in this area, the typology focuses on pieces with historical significance and the primary functions that remain the building blocks of composition and performance in beat making to this day. Brief accounts of how these instruments can and are integrated into therapeutic practice are also provided. It is acknowledged that this paper itself represents only one, brief account of beat making traditions and instruments. Yet, it is hoped it will promote understanding of their significance and serve as a useful reference in helping practitioners consider how these instruments may enrich practice. It is argued that such consideration is not only useful, but critical for reasons of cultural sustainability, and ensuring the relevance of music therapy practice in the 21st Century.

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Music Technology and the Hip Hop Beat Making Tradition: A History and Typology of Equipment for Music Therapy

Crooke

2018

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“…In the 20th century, scientists from different branches of humanities began researching the use of music and voice for psychotherapy (Austin, 2008;Hiller & Gardstrom, 2018;Kern & Tague, 2017;Lewis, 2017;Lindblad, 2016;Monti & Austin, 2017;Zirko & Orlov, 2017a). Although there are many vocal practices in self-expression and self-inquiry (Baker, 2015;Stewart & McAlpin, 2016)…”

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2021

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“…Given that serotonergic processes are constantly occurring in the brain, and without evidence to the contrary, 30 to 60 minutes between active music engagement and the start of a meal seems a reasonable recommendation. Whereas this recommendation may appear problematic or inconvenient for music therapists, it is nonetheless important to consider that music has both the potential for promoting health and well-being, but also to cause harm or detrimental effects (Gardstrom, 2008;Hiller & Gardstrom, 2019). Careful attention to scheduling of music therapy sessions for individuals with dementia and nutritional challenges may ameliorate concerns in this regard.…”

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The Impact of Singing Engagement on Food Intake of Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias: A Multi-site, Repeated Measures Study

Hiller

2020

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Malnutrition among older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) is a serious and long-recognized health concern. Identifying nonpharmacological means for enhancing the volume of nutrition intake is an urgent need. Researchers have explored the use of music and music therapy as nonpharmacological avenues in this regard, but most music-based studies related to food intake focus on receptive interventions wherein participants are exposed to recorded music during meal times. The purpose of the present research is to investigate whether residents with ADRD would significantly increase their volume of food intake during the midday meal immediately following 30 minutes of active singing engagement facilitated by a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC). Results indicated no significant change in food intake for participants with ADRD in three long-term care facilities. However, the unintended finding at two facilities wherein participants’ food intake was greater during baseline weeks versus treatment weeks led to speculation about the impact of serotonin which researchers report is released during enjoyable music engagement episodes, but that has also long been recognized as an appetite suppressant. With this newly interpreted finding, recommendation is offered for monitoring when music therapy is provided for individuals with ADRD and nutritional complications relative to their meal times toward minimizing potential adverse effects.

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The Selection of Music Experiences in Music Therapy

Cited by 16 publications

References 9 publications

Music Technology and the Hip Hop Beat Making Tradition: A History and Typology of Equipment for Music Therapy

Music Technology and the Hip Hop Beat Making Tradition: A History and Typology of Equipment for Music Therapy

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The Impact of Singing Engagement on Food Intake of Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias: A Multi-site, Repeated Measures Study

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