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When Music Happens makes a unique and significant contribution to the fields of music theory, music therapy, and the philosophy of music. Paul Lauzon, who for many years was a New Brunswick resident, is a highly accomplished singer/songwriter with decades of experience performing and recording, as well as longtime clinical practitioner of music therapy. When Music Happens includes a poetic exploration of music in its many modes of experience and expression. In addition, the book includes an incisive essay that details ""the anatomy of a musical being"" while, at the same time, creating ""a music systems theory of music therapy."" The author asks and answers the question: ""Why is music effective as therapy""? Paul Lauzon is the founding professor of the Music Therapy Program at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.

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Paul Lauzon is a poet, songwriter, and music therapist. For decades, his work has focused on exploring the many interconnections of sound and sense, of music and words. As a singer/songwriter, he has toured widely and released several recordings of original songs. As a clinical music therapist, he has worked with individuals in stages of life from pre-natal to palliative care. His peer-reviewed articles have appeared in several international music therapy journals. He is founding professor of the Music Therapy Program at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.This is his first published book of poems. Working with Chapel Street Editions has drawn him back to his roots along the Wolastoq (Saint John River) in New Brunswick.

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