Living Musically: Creating an Intentional Relationship with Music by Michelle Muth, MT-BC
Exploring how music, used with intention, can transform your life and connect you more deeply to others.
Have you ever caught yourself smiling during your favorite song, or felt your mood shift just by hearing a familiar melody? Music has that kind of power. It’s more than sound—it's a tool for well-being, connection, and growth.
But what if we didn’t just listen to music? What if we chose to live musically?
What Does It Mean to "Live Musically"?
To live musically is not about being a trained musician or knowing how to read sheet music. It’s about engaging with music on purpose—using it as a daily companion to support your emotional, mental, and even spiritual life. It's about making music part of how you process the world, how you connect with yourself, and how you relate to others. It’s about engaging with music on purpose. It’s singing in the car without self-consciousness, drumming your fingers to the beat of your day, and curating playlists that help you feel more grounded or energized. It’s about inviting music into your daily life as a partner—not just a passive soundtrack.
This could look like:
- Singing as a way to center yourself.
- Using rhythm to manage stress.
- Sharing music as a way to connect with family, friends, or even strangers.
The Science of Music and the Brain
Music lights up the brain. Studies show that musical engagement stimulates areas responsible for memory, emotion, coordination, and even empathy. It enhances neuroplasticity and promotes well-being. Listening to or making music can lower stress, improve sleep, and help regulate emotions.
Even more fascinating: when we actively participate in music—clapping, humming, dancing, or playing an instrument—our brains sync up with those around us.
It's about presence, play, and possibility.
Why Living Musically Matters
Modern research shows that musical engagement stimulates multiple areas of the brain, supporting emotional balance, mental clarity, and even physical coordination. Music can calm the nervous system, elevate mood, and help us feel more connected—to ourselves and to one another.
When we make music together, even in simple ways, we tap into something ancient and powerful: community, creativity, and shared humanity.
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