Please join us for our new six-week Music Therapy course. This program will introduce students to the principles, clinical applications, and professional practices of Music Therapy. Students will get the opportunity to explore the therapeutic use of music in multiple healthcare pathways such as wellness, rehabilitation, and mental health settings.
Music therapy is effective across all ages and abilities, offering a nonthreatening and accessible form of treatment. Music Therapy and sound healing involves listening to or creating sounds and music to support healing on physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual levels. It uses vibrational frequencies and musical elements to help individuals achieve harmony and well-being. Research from the past two decades has revealed significant connections between music and brain function. Music engages many areas of the brain simultaneously and can provide pleasure, comfort, and meaningful life experiences across cultures. In end-of-life care, music therapy may involve listening, singing, playing instruments, or performing preferred music. Its goals are to reduce symptoms, provide emotional and spiritual support, improve communication, and enhance overall quality of life for patients and families. Music therapy is particularly promising for individuals with Alzheimer's disease, where activities such as listening, singing, composing, or playing music can help improve quality of life and support emotional, cognitive, and social functioning.
Schedule:
- Thursdays, 6pm - 8pm
- September 17th through October 22nd
- East Davidson Campus
Meet Your Instructor!
Professor James Rollins
Assistant Professor of Psychology at Nashville State Community College
My name is James M. Rollins, and I want to express my gratitude for your interest in Music Therapy.
I grew up in Donelson, Tn and attended McGavock High school, University of Tennessee Knoxville and my graduate degree is from Tennessee State University.
Music has been a part of my life as far as my long-term memory will allow me to recall. In the 4th grade, my cousin Chip and best friend John introduced me to the world of music-specifically, playing music and the feelings associated with the expression of emotions through your heart first, then through the instrument of choice.
While attending McGavock, my interest soared through trips our marching band made and the many social connections that were established through my participation. Mexico City, Orlando, New York and more! On my third attempt to make the all-state band, I was successful as a senior on baritone sax.
Gospel music has been a part of my life as well with memories of singing in church with my mother and grandmother. When I Sing or hear Gospel music, I always become humble with appreciation for the blessings I have been given.
With over 20 years of teaching college students the science of mental and behavioral processing, I now have the opportunity to combine my love of music with my passion for Psychology.
Music Therapy is at the forefront of new and exciting methods for healing both the physical and emotional issues we all experience at one time or another.
As I witnessed the healing power of music through the decline of both my parents’ health, my interest in Music Therapy has soared. The mind still has the power to overcome physical limitations and help us process events that at times may seem impossible.
Music Therapy sooths our souls and restores our memories to create a holistic healing effect that gives us hope for tomorrow.
