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Why is Music So Powerful?

Updated: Nov 25, 2022



We all have heard the answer to this question: It's because it's enjoyable. You can listen to music anytime you want and it always provides you something, positive or negative. But why is music so powerful? If you want to learn more about this powerful technique of communication, read on.

For one thing, music is something that everyone can enjoy. Some cultures use music as a means of entertainment is a thing that we all appreciate. For example, the ancient Greeks enjoyed music and dance and they used it to communicate with one another in a way that was very easy to understand.

The Egyptians used music to help them understand the flow of their culture and how it worked. Music also helps you relax and get rid of stress after a hard day at work. It helps with physical activity, and stimulates the mind. This is why music is so powerful!


Music also helps you build up your memory. Studies show that both listening to and making music can help you recall things more easily. This is because music releases chemicals in the brain that helps people focus and remember things more clearly. Not only is the music great for helping people remember things better, but it can also help us learn new things too.


Music can also help us to relax. Music helps people who are nervous or stressed out to feel better about themselves by providing stimulating vibration that touches the soul. Listening to music is great, but making it makes its powers intensify! This is because when you're tense, your body responds by producing more adrenaline, which causes you to sweat and increase your heart rate. Music can influence this state, either increasing your state or relaxing the body and mind.


Music has also been shown to help people get into a better mood and make them more optimistic. There have even been studies where people were asked to listen to music in the lab for a day or two, and they all felt much better afterwards than they did before the experiment. This is also the case with those that participate in musical sessions, where they are actually a part of the music. It's interesting to note that the effect that music had lasted for so long because it was not the same after the experiment was over. It seems that people were happier after the experiment than they were before it began.

Because of the positive and healing effects of music, Music therapy is becoming a very popular option. It is an enjoyable way to be a part of the music, and lead a healthier lifestyle both physically and emotionally.

Why is music so powerful? The answer to this question is very simple, music makes us feel good, and can influence our mood significantly in a myriad of ways. Music just is- the power of Music lives in the moment! If you are considering Music Therapy for your child or family member, contact us at Southwestern Music Therapy today for a virtual consultation and visit!

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