2025-11-03 – Weekly Music News : Music Therapy: Rising Demand

Last week, our community delved into the increasing demand for music therapists, a topic that sparked significant interest and conversation. Many members shared insights on the evolving role of music therapy in various settings, highlighting its growing importance. We also saw an engaging discussion on the creative process of rethinking arrangements during development sessions. Several members offered their perspectives on how innovative approaches can enhance musical projects.


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Thank you for staying engaged with our community. We look forward to your continued participation in these rich conversations. Until next week!

During development sessions, swapping to 60–80 BPM loops keeps anxiety down; gait needs stronger rhythm. https://www.musictherapy.org.

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I’ve had good results starting by matching a client’s breathing on a low drum and nudging 2–3 BPM every couple minutes (ISO principle), then shifting to 6/8 with a bright accent on 1 for gait. @bwilso59 your 60–80 BPM idea works for anxiety too; just skip ultra-quantized loops — a hint of swing keeps it from feeling clinical, like lane markers not speed bumps.

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