How Music Helps the Brain

When I was in a coma, I was told that my wife played “How long Will I Love You” by Ellie Goulding for me. I’m no doctor, but I know the music was helpful. Music is unique in the way that it activates both sides of your brain at the same time, so no matter where the injury is, music can still be comprehended. From the article, Keep Your Brain Young with Music, it states “‘There are few things that stimulate the brain the way music does,’ says one Johns Hopkins otolaryngologist. ‘It provides a total brain workout.’”

Music helps me with my breath support, opens up my vocal cords, and allows my vocal folds to vibrate better so I can get a complete closure. Like in talking, I have to control my air flow with my lungs. I practice with a long inhale and a slow exhale and increase the amount of time during both inhale and exhale. The vocal warm-ups help strengthen my vocal folds. Also during the warm-ups, I scale my voice up and down to hit every note. The music not only helps my voice, but also with my memory. The repetition helps me remember the verses and melodies.

Source: hopkinsmedicine.org