Music Medicine: The Science and Spirit of Healing Yourself with Sound Paperback – August 1, 2012

As a drum circle facilitator and musician in Florida, I was eager to read another resource book to support my passion for drumming and the global connection we are creating. So when Christine's book hit the racks, I was one of the first to purchase it. As typical of me when reading a guide, an educational book, a drum resource, I had my trusty yellow highlighter and my notebook to transfer the information pertinent to my interests. By the middle of the first chapter, I realized I was highlighting almost all of the pages and transferring almost all of the content to my notepad. After I good laugh, I put them all down, I laid back in the recliner and read, read, read the entire book. This book is so full of new information, ancient history, music & drumming theory, cultural nuances, and more -- that I realized it was to be absorbed, embraced, and embodied - much like she mentions in her book about the music medicine. To really resonate with the energy and intention of the book, we must feel its RHYTHM in our BODIES; LISTEN to its MELODY with our HEARTS; HARMONIZE with stories told and recreate these stories with our circles and our SOULS; and then absorb the essence and purpose it radiates and sit in SILENCE allowing it to enter our SPIRIT core. I am delighted to have this book as my #1 drum bible resource.....it is one of those books that each time you read it you see, hear, and feel something different, something helpful, something to share. I've already used the beginning chapter about the 4 elements of our body and rhythm, in a recent full moon drum pow wow. It allowed us to listen differently to the music and allow it to heal and inspire us. It was and will be a life-changer! Thank you Christine Stevens, my mentor from afar, you've done it again!

Ever notice the beauty & harmony in nature ... & wish this could somehow happen in your life as well?Pure & Simple: 'Music Medicine' is the 'soul' available key resource to make it happen.Truly profound yet practical, this is one of the few books I will prize, keep, share & use -*- literally for life. More than a versatile, expansive guide & toolkit, Music Medicine supportively connects at the heart ... to stabilize, encourage, & positively serve ... as an ongoing & evolving cherished companion & advocate for life. This simply & soundly links 'music & leadership' in connected, enlightening, life-expansive ways. Why weight ... and wait for it to happen? Get this now, for life.

(I'm 14 writing this on my mom's account)This was not what I expected but very interesting anyway. It explains the psychology behind music and how it can heal you. It includes an abundance of interesting facts and thought provoking stories about people who were healed by music. It also tells you about studies done to show not only how music can heal you but how a love for and connection to music is wired into our brains from birth. It is quite an interesting read and I highly recommend it to all music lovers. (and if anyone tries to tell you that playing music is a frivolous activity show them this book!!:) )

This book is such a refreshing and uplifting resource for any health care professional or any person wanting to get more rhythmic and creative. I have found myself continually inspired and exited while reading the book and also interested in other related workshops and resources by this author.

I was super excited to read this book. I had checked out the first 20 pages while in a book shop, but didn't have the money at the time to buy it. So, I bought it and, well, I haven't finished it yet, but it's not as much as I thought it would be. There is too much "studies show..." and "isn't that cool?!" kind of writing. Maybe just play some music instead?

Music Medicine has become one of my favorite books. Author, Christine Stevens, demonstrates her vast knowledge and love for the healing power of music. Regardless of the readers background in music Steven's brilliant writing guides the reader from the of basic rhythm to the magic of how scientific studies reinforce the healing powers of melody, harmony and so much more. This must read book will offer something for every one. Her added bonus is the ability to listen to music examples for each chapter. This book offers us all the understanding of why music is so powerful.

I have followed Christine Stevens' work from the other side of the continent for years and have purchased her materials previously. However I do have two issues with this latest book.1-I couldn't put it down2-Had I continued to underline I would have ended up doing so to the entire volume.I highly recommend this book, written in clear and understandable form with both better than competent understanding of the subject matter and generosity toward those of us who don't.

I got so much out of this book. I am a therapist but not trained for music therapy. This is a great medium type book. I am using music more in my therapy and needed this sorts of information. The author is very well known, I am finding out. Definitely a must read.