Music has the power to bring people together, awaken memories, and influence how we feel. In Music Therapy: A Look Into the World of Healing Sound, author Angelo Molino explores how music can also become part of a therapeutic approach to well-being.
Published by Dorrance Publishing, the book introduces readers to the principles, models, and methods of music therapy. It examines the connection between music, psychology, and medicine while presenting music therapy as a complementary practice that considers both the body and the mind.
Where Music and Wellness Meet
Music therapy involves much more than simply listening to a favorite song. Trained professionals may use rhythm, melody, singing, movement, instruments, and musical improvisation to support specific therapeutic goals.
Molino’s book invites readers to learn more about the relationship between sound and wellness. It explores how music may support emotional expression, encourage personal development, and contribute to a person’s overall quality of life.
Rather than presenting the subject as a simple collection of exercises, Molino offers readers a closer look at the ideas and methods behind the practice. The result is a resource for those who are curious about music therapy and the ways music can be incorporated into supportive care.
A Lifetime Dedicated to Music
Professor Angelo Molino brings extensive musical and educational experience to the subject. He is an Italian music therapist and a teacher of music theory, piano, and composition. His professional background also includes work as a professor, writer, composer, singer, and concert pianist.
Molino specializes in the Carl Orff Schulwerk and Edwin Gordon Music Learning Theory methods. His knowledge of music education and therapy allows him to explore the subject from both creative and professional perspectives.
He also serves as honorary chairman of the International Music and Wellness Council, a nonprofit organization that provides music therapy sessions for children, adolescents, and adults with special needs in North America and China.
In addition, Molino is the cofounder and dean of the Athena Music & Wellness Therapy Academy in California. Through his work as an educator, he helps prepare future professionals to serve others through music therapy.
Making Music Therapy Easier to Understand
For readers who are unfamiliar with music therapy, the field may initially seem complex. Molino helps make the subject more approachable by explaining its models and methods while connecting them to the broader relationship between art, psychology, and wellness.
The book may appeal to music students, educators, caregivers, wellness professionals, and readers interested in the ways sound can affect human experience. It can also serve as an introduction for anyone considering a deeper study of music therapy.
While music therapy should not replace professional medical or mental health treatment, it may be used as part of a broader care plan under the direction of qualified professionals.
Discover the World of Healing Sound
Through Music Therapy: A Look Into the World of Healing Sound, Angelo Molino shares the knowledge he has gained through a lifetime devoted to music, teaching, performance, and therapy.
The 188-page book offers readers an opportunity to explore how music can become more than entertainment. It can also become a tool for communication, expression, personal growth, and supportive care.
Learn more about Music Therapy: A Look Into the World of Healing Sound by Angelo Molino at the Dorrance Bookstore.