I believe that we live in a society that lives on aesthetic judgment, whether we are aware of it or not. Aesthetics examine what is beautiful, fun, exciting, boring, disgusting, entertaining, and tragic. Aesthetics uses all of our senses; touch, smell, sight. We are able to discriminate between each of these senses. They are distinct, but work
together to create or experience aesthetics.
Aesthetics in music, specifically music therapy, as presented in Bergstroem-Nielsen's article, is what makes the music interesting. It relies on the structure, expression and the therapist. I believe it is the level of sensitivity one has for the music and for the client.
This semester, I am working at a local nursing home. I have found that aesthetics play a major role in the therapy session, whether it is for five minutes or fifteen minutes. I must structure the environment (including the therapeutic and musical elements) in a way that uses my personal experiences and love of music to foster and encourage the client(s) responses. I believe that in doing this, it creates a sense of comfort and belief for the client. It shows that I really care for him or her.
Aesthetics in music therapy are at some level different to aesthetics of music as an art form. What is rich in harmony, uses a wide range of notes and dynamics, and is orchestrated just perfectly, might not be what the client is interested in. To them it might be "boring". Music therapy aesthetics are related to the clients needs.
I agree with what Bergstroem-Nielsen has said in his article. I give him a thumbs up for putting the information out there and hope that it can be discussed further.
I believe that we live in a society that lives on aesthetic judgment, whether we are aware of it or not. Aesthetics examine what is beautiful, fun, exciting, boring, disgusting, entertaining, and tragic. Aesthetics uses all of our senses; touch, smell, sight. We are able to discriminate between each of these senses. They are distinct, but work
together to create or experience aesthetics.
Aesthetics in music, specifically music therapy, as presented in Bergstroem-Nielsen's article, is what makes the music interesting. It relies on the structure, expression and the therapist. I believe it is the level of sensitivity one has for the music and for the client.
This semester, I am working at a local nursing home. I have found that aesthetics play a major role in the therapy session, whether it is for five minutes or fifteen minutes. I must structure the environment (including the therapeutic and musical elements) in a way that uses my personal experiences and love of music to foster and encourage the client(s) responses. I believe that in doing this, it creates a sense of comfort and belief for the client. It shows that I really care for him or her.
Aesthetics in music therapy are at some level different to aesthetics of music as an art form. What is rich in harmony, uses a wide range of notes and dynamics, and is orchestrated just perfectly, might not be what the client is interested in. To them it might be "boring". Music therapy aesthetics are related to the clients needs.
I agree with what Bergstroem-Nielsen has said in his article. I give him a thumbs up for putting the information out there and hope that it can be discussed further.