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Author: Concetta Tomaino ,
The Institute of Music and Neurologic Function
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.60cm
, Length: 22.80cm
Weight: 0.420kg
ISBN: 9781805010647
ISBN 10: 1805010646
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 21 November 2023
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"Music has Power"" by Concetta Tomaino is a ""must read"" for anyone interested in the power of music to help and heal. It offers a compendium of practical guidance on the application of music-based interventions for a variety of clinical scenarios, all rendered with care and compassion. The book's marvelously crafted content is of equal interest to novice, long time practitioner or to those simply eager to better understand music as perhaps the most human and powerful forms of creative expression. -- Jeremy Nobel, MD, MPH Founder, The Foundation for Art & Healing Faculty, Harvard Medical School; Harvard Chan School of Public Health This deeply inspirational book is an important one, for it chronicles not only the fundamental healing power of music, but also highlights the miraculous accomplishments of Connie Tomaino. She is a hero. Her work has transformed the lives and hearts of many beautiful souls and will continue to do so for a long time. There is great wisdom in these pages. -- Michael Feinstein Dr. Connie Tomaino's lifelong dedication to improving the lives of so many through her pioneering research and absolute commitment to expanding and strengthening the connection between music and medicine shines through. This book is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the transformational power of music, and the remarkable benefits of music therapy. -- Robin Strongin, Strongin Salon Connie Tomaino is a visionary and leader in the field of music therapy, and here she shares her vast knowledge and clinical experiences with the rest of us in this compelling book. From senior care facilities, to drum circles, rehabilitation, and personal wellness, Music Has Power provides an overview of best practices and the latest knowledge on the therapeutic potential of music. - Daniel Levitin, Ph.D, Neuroscientist and author of the New York Times bestsellers, This Is Your Brain On Music and Successful Aging."
Author Information
Dr. Concetta Tomaino is the Executive Director, and co-founder (with renowned neurologist and author, Oliver Sacks) of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF) Internationally known for her research in the clinical applications of music and neurologic rehabilitation, Dr.Tomaino received the United Nations' Music Therapists for Peace Award of Accomplishment, and her work has been featured on 48 Hours, 60 Minutes, and internationally on the BBC and CBC
