Knowing how you want to use music is extremely important…
““Knowing how you want to use music is extremely important, as is understanding the potential psychological and physiological effects that are inherent in the music. Slow pulsed New Age music is excellent, of course, for relaxation but it’s not ideal for dancing. Yet, if dancing (and the extraordinary energy release found by dancing) is desired, slow New Age music is not ideal. What is your purpose for using a specific piece of music? Is it for meditation, guided imagery, dance, deep recollection, or for emotional release? Realizing that every type of music has the ability to resonate with us on many different levels, it is possible that any type of music can have positive results. We should be open-minded about all music and the possible transformative and therapeutic results that can occur from it.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Choosing music purposefully matters; different genres serve meditation, dance, or emotional release.
In simple terms: Music should match intended use.
Select music by purpose.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation sessions
- dance classes
- emotional therapy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What purpose does music serve in your life?
- How do you match music to activity?
Music may not work for everyone.