How Music Can Change Your Life

Did you ever wonder how music works? This course provides free video, audio and journal resources that explain six basic principles about how music can influence individual and community health and wellbeing. From biology and neuroscience, to psychotherapy and politics, the ways we engage with music can make all the difference. Music has always played an integral role in the lives of individuals and communities all around the globe. This course explores the ways that music can be used to achieve positive changes with a particular emphasis on the most vulnerable persons. Six different understandings will be explored, each with their own set of values and assumptions. The greatest thinkers in each approach believe that their way of explaining the power of music is right, but we will show that understanding music in its entirety delivers the best results in each unique circumstance. Once we understand the various ways that music can change the world, we can make informed decisions about how best to employ its extraordinary power.

Learners who engage in this MOOC can expect to both deepen and broaden their understanding of how music can be used with individuals, groups and communities. Specifically: • To distinguish between how music works on the body, in the brain, through the unconscious, for bonding, as political action and in reflecting culture, • To design practical programs that utilise music to support individuals, groups and communities based on examples shared in the ‘on-site’ case studies.

View the MOOC promotional video here: http://tinyurl.com/jnde3w3

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Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
How can music influence the body to support fitness and rehabilitation?
Week 2
How can music motivate the mind to promote academic achievement?
Week 3
How can music reflect the psyche to improve mental health?
Week 4
How can music foster intimacy to strengthen relationships?
Week 5
How can music enhance connectedness to support communities?
Week 6
How can music express culture and honour our diverse societies?
Week 7
Course wrap-up

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.

Can I take this course for free?

Yes! You can access all features and content in this course for free. To do so, select the “Full Course, No Certificate” option when you enrol. For a small fee, you will also have the option to purchase a Course Certificate to provide evidence of your participation. Once you complete the course successfully and pass all assignments, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. Note that the Course Certificate does not represent official academic credit from the partner institution offering the course. You can apply for financial aid if you cannot afford the Course Certificate fee.

What is financial aid? Is it available for this course?

Yes! Coursera provides financial aid to learners who would like to complete a course and earn a Course Certificate but cannot afford the course fee. To apply for aid, select "Learn more and apply" in the Financial Aid section below the "Enroll" button. You'll be prompted to complete a simple application; no other paperwork is required.

When will I have access to the course materials?

Once you enroll, you’ll have access to all content once the next session begins.

What if I need additional time to complete the course?

Not a problem - course schedules are flexible. Session-based courses may require you to meet deadlines to stay on track; but if you fall behind, you can switch to a later session, and any work you’ve completed will transfer with you.

Reviews

This course was very educational. It has inspired me to continue studying topics on Music Therapy.

A wonderful course for anyone wanting an insight into this view and committet to music.

What an amazing course and very productive study materials. Thank you, this really added a lot to my professional development skills.

wonderfully insightful and completely inspiring! I gained so much from the course and am excited to apply why I have learned in my work context!