[An active approach to music therapy through percussion instruments]

Area of Science:

• Music Therapy
• Psychology
• Creative Arts Therapies

Background:

• Rhythmic expression workshops can evolve into structured active music therapy settings.
• Percussion instruments offer accessible means for therapeutic engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the development of a rhythmic expression workshop into a framework for active music therapy.
• To examine how sound production, improvisation, and creativity facilitate patient expression and connection.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing accessible percussion instruments.
• Employing principles of sound production and improvisation.
• Fostering a creative and supportive helping relationship.

Main Results:

• Patients demonstrated enhanced self-expression through musical improvisation.
• The therapy facilitated communication and the formation of social bonds.
• Participants showed progress in constructing a cohesive sense of identity.

Conclusions:

• Active music therapy, centered on percussion and creativity, effectively promotes patient self-expression, communication, and identity development.
• The therapeutic relationship is strengthened through shared creative musical experiences.
• Accessible instruments democratize participation in music therapy, enhancing its reach and impact.