The Daily Blog 08/07/2009

Many fascinating and interesting articles have emerged over the past month. A sample for you:

The Music of Healing for Disabled Vets. Describes how a non-music therapist created a music training program at Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital. A feel-good story.
Scary Music? Better Keep your Eyes Open. Closing your eyes enhances your emotional response to music (at least to scary-sounding music).
A Systematic Inventory for Becoming an Orchestra Conductor. Mostly are linked to emotions and emotional needs. Interesting.
The Effect of Music Therapy on Mood and Anxiety-Depression: An Observational Study in Institutionalised patients with traumatic brain injury. Another study supporting that music is a beneficial treatment for those suffering from a mood disorder.
Can Learning to Play Music Help Kids Perform Better in School? An article describing the MIDI (Musical Instruction Develops Intelligence) for Kids.
Music for Babies in the Womb. Hmmm…interesting. Offers concrete ideas and suggestions for the mom-to-be.
Post-Op Opera: Music Helps Surgery Patient Recover. Describes how music can shorten ICU stays for post-op patients.