We know music can make us feel good but research has also shown that singing and moving to music can have real therapeutic value. Music therapists work with stroke patients to improve motor function, help seniors lessen the effects of dementia, and aid cancer patients mitigate the pain of chemotherapy. This hour, we discuss music's role in healing. Plus, two singer songwriters share their stories on the power of music.
Guests:
- Dr. Marcie Bockbrader, Assistant Professor & Residency Research Director in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- Terel Jackson, Music Therapist, the James Cancer Hospital
- Erin Spring, Music Therapist and executive director of Central Ohio Music Therapy, LLC
- Eric Gnezda, Singer-Songwriter, Host & Producer of Songs at the Center
- Celeste Friedman, Singer-Songwriter
Event:
Songs at the Center will be recording two episodes on the theme of music and healing on Saturday, Jan. 28th, 7 p.m. at the McConnell Arts Center.
Songs at the Center airs on WOSU TV Saturdays at 11 p.m.