Case Examples of Music Therapy for Musicians

Case examples provide very unique and valuable insights into how different forms of therapy are practiced, as well as how clients respond to those therapies. This e-book contains 7 previously published case studies on how music therapy has been used to help musicians improve their quality of life. Each case details the process by which therapist and client engage in music experiences that enable the client to explore and better utilize the personal resources needed to address his or her own therapeutic needs. The aim of the book is to provide practical information to students and professionals in music therapy and related fields and to inform all those affected by the health problems of musicians about the potential benefits of music therapy.

Table of Contents

 CASE ONE

The Meta-Musical Experiences of a Professional String Quartet in Music-Centered Psychotherapy

Heidi Ahonen

Colin Andrew Lee

 CASE TWO

The Use of Elemental Music Alignment in the Journey from Singer to Healer/Therapist

Frank Bosco

 CASE THREE

Rehabilitation of Piano Performance Skills Following a Left Cerebral Vascular Accident

Denise Erdonmez

 CASE Four

The Case of Paula: Music Psychotherapy with a Musician

Joanne Loewy

Stephan Quentzel

 CASE FIVE

Protect This Child: Psychodynamic Music Therapy with a Gifted Musician

Louise Montello

 CASE SIX

Music and the Listeners

Mary Priestley

 CASE SEVEN

Jacob: Reviving Prayer through Song

Chava Sekeles