Acoustic Eidolon performed a concert for our clients and employees from the Ypsilanti Treatment Center. Acoustic Eidolon is a husband/wife duo that travels the world with Joe playing a double neck guitar and Hannah playing a cello. Their live shows are very entertaining and include a few vocal selections.
Last week, clients and employees traveled to the Moose Lodge in Ypsilanti to watch the duo perform live. Employees were able to meet the performers after the show.
Enjoy this video of some of their performance:
Music has a profound impact on our brains and our bodies and can be an incredibly powerful treatment tool in reducing stress, anxiety, and pain.
What is Music Therapy?
Music therapy is the specialized use of music to improve, maintain or restore the social, cognitive, physical, emotional and/or sensory needs of individuals.
Throughout history, music has been employed for its healing influences on health and behavior. Now, Certified Music Therapists work with clients in a variety of settings including rehabilitation and residential facilities, such as Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers.
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Music therapy benefits people with brain injuries in the following areas:
Speech and Language
Though a client may not be able to talk, they may be able to sing. Singing also improves breath control and timing of speech, which are essential skills for verbal communication.
Memory and Cognition
Clients often struggle with memory loss and distraction. Music therapy helps with sequencing and concentration. Song writing is an excellent tool for building self-esteem and cognitive skills like idea generation and initiation.
Physical Issues
Playing musical instruments may help with stretching, regaining strength and limb movement, and strengthening muscles as well as eye-hand coordination.
Emotional Issues
Clients with brain injury often experience anger and depression in the months following their injury. Listening to or playing music allows patients to express emotions and communicate in a positive way.
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What does music therapy accomplish?
In a therapeutic setting, music is used to improve a client’s physical and mental functioning through structured, evidence-based interventions. Therapists set individualized goals where clients may create or improvise music, play along or simply listen.
It is not necessary to have musical ability to benefit from music therapy. The act of expressing one’s self through music is a form of communication for clients who are non-verbal or for those who have difficulty expressing themselves verbally.
Processing music uses a different part of the brain than language, often allowing clients with brain injuries to sing words with less difficulty than speaking.
Music therapy is just one of the many treatments utilized in Rainbow’s Active Rehabilitation program.
Additionally, various music-related classes are offered through Rainbow U, our day treatment program for residential and outpatient clients.
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