Music Therapy Can Help The Sick

In the 1980's, David and Philip took piano lessons from a most remarkable teacher.  Howard Richman was a young man with an amazing gift to teach, as well as being a fine pianist himself.  David and Phil took  lessons from him for several years, and became good pianists, and more importantly, developed a lifelong enjoyment of music.  They actually already had a love of music from my dad, but lessons with Howard reinforced it.  At the time they were studying with Howard, he was developing natural healing music tapes.  He continues to be interested in this today, using music therapy to heal the physically and mentally ill.  He also owns a music school in Woodland Hills, where he teaches teachers how to teach.  He has music students all over the country, using online lessons.

I thought about Howard today when I saw a commercial for a show on TV about how music therapy can help with everything from anxiety to eating disorders.  When Howard first developed his tapes in the 80's his ideas were new.  Today, most professionals appreciate the  positive impact music therapy can play in many illnesses. Look at the face of an old man in pain, then introduce soft music, and you will likely see his face soften too.  Music is good medicine for the body, mind and soul.