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AN INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THERAPY IN [PAEDIATRIC] HEARING IMPAIRMENT

Tanya Marie Silveira RMT; NMT; PhD Candidate

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKSWXzAnVe0

MANDY HARVEY

MUSIC THERAPY… WHAT’S THAT?

•  Research-based practice

•  Intentional use of music by a university trained professional who is registered with the AMTA

•  RMTs draw on an extensive body of research and are bound by a code of ethics that informs their practice

•  Health, community, aged care, disability, early childhood and private practice

•  Music Therapy is different from music education and entertainment as it focuses on health, functioning and wellbeing

COCHLEAR IMPLANT VS. HEARING AID

RHYTHM VS. MELODY

Does it sound nice?

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Have you heard it before?

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Is there a vocalist?

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Are there multiple instruments?

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Would you like to engage with it (i.e. vocally / instrumentally)?

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What does it sound like ?

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NEURAL PLASTICITY

The ability of the brain to RE-WIRE itself

MUSICAL BREATHING

•  Preparation for session

•  High blood pressure

•  Distraction

•  Pain

•  Anxiety

•  Stress

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ATTACHMENT

IMPLICATIONS FOR ADULTS

•  Childhood hospitalisation / surgical procedures?

•  Family present during hospitalisation?

•  Potential musical connection with others (irrespective of level of hearing)?

•  Connection with own children?

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CONNECTION

IMPLICATIONS FOR ADULTS

•  Familiarisation of specific sound = movement away from rhythmic only (cochlear implant specific)

•  Musical engagement for socialisation

•  Music / songs for celebrations (e.g. birthdays, Christmas carols, etc)

•  Group music making (in the community)

•  Instrument learning ??

(AUDITORY) MUSICAL TRAINING

IMPLICATIONS FOR ADULTS

•  You could train yourself!

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ENJOYING [FAMILIAR] MUSIC

IMPLICATIONS FOR ADULTS

•  Solo instrumental music

•  Monophonic = ONE note at a time (e.g. flute)

•  Multiphonic = multiple instruments / multiple pitches (e.g. orchestral music, pop music, etc)

•  Acoustic music (i.e. voice + ONE instrument)

•  Potential progression from monophonic to multiphonic

•  Music / songs for celebrations (e.g. birthdays, Christmas carols, etc) ??

THERAPEUTIC SINGING

•  Speech rehabilitation (intelligibility)

•  Decrease levels of cortisol (stress) in the bloodstream

•  Release of stored muscle tension

•  Improve alertness

•  Mindful breathing

•  Improve memory

•  Socialisation

“YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE”

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine

You make me happy when skies are grey

You'll never know dear, how much I love you

Please don't take my sunshine away

IMPLICATIONS FOR ADULTS

•  Enjoyment

•  Expression

•  Connection with others

•  Clarity of speech (articulation)

•  Greater range of pitch in verbal language ??

SONG WRITING

BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER

GETTING BACK INTO MUSIC?

•  Pre vs. post cochlear implant music listening

•  Acoustic versions (less instruments)

•  Acapella music (voice only)

•  Solo arrangements

•  Spend some time listening to a variety of music to help you to discover what you are drawn to…

•  Solo vs. mulit-instrumental

•  Low instruments vs. high instruments

•  Male vs. female voice

And remember…

YOUR brain has the ability to RE-WIRE itself!

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