Music for Wellness
You love music. You listen to music all the time. Maybe you sing, play an instrument, or compose music. You don’t need to have musical talent to use music to enhance your well being, and even your health.Learn simple techniques to enrich your mind, body, and spirit through music. The methods can be applied in your daily life, particularly when you are feeling down or stressed out. Developed by a board-certified music therapist and a vocalist/pianist/composer/recording artist specializing in Indian music, these strategies combine science with the wisdom of Eastern philosophy.
In the course, discover how to unlock your creativity. You will learn not only how to listen to music in a new way, but also how to listen to the impact that music has on you. You will find out how to care for yourself by practicing coping techniques that are supported by music that is special to you.
The effects music has on the brain
Strategies and techniques for regulating emotions and stress by integrating music with ancient practices such as mantra and pranayama
The scientific underpinnings that support the efficacy of ancient traditional practices used to promote wellness
How and why music can help you to live a happier, healthier life
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Welcome to Music for Wellness!
Music For Creativity
Week 2
Music For Comfort
Week 3
Music for Awakening
Week 4
Music For You
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Great course for learning how to use music for our well-being. However, the course is constantly being used to promote the sales of their online courses and programs.
Easy going learning, full of many tips and point for reflections immediately adoptable. This course makes me go on improving my curiosity in this topic. I strongly recommend it.
I really enjoyed it, and I learned new techniques that I can easily apply in my daily life.
Quite expository and interesting. My creativity was unleashed. Thank you Coursera and Berklee College of Music.
