Let music soothe your soul

Studies have shown that classical music played to babies in the womb have a calming effect on them. Imagine that! When we were the size of a tadpole, music already was working to soothe our anxieties. Nursery rhymes, lullabies  and alphabet songs then gave way to teeny bopper pop and then maybe to heavy metal and maybe even back to classical. No matter what genre works for you, music reverberates throughout a person’s life.

Music also triggers activity in the same part of the brain that releases dopamine (the ‘pleasure chemical’). Therefore, when music is paired with some other tedious and monotonous activity, it actually creates a more conducive environment. Therefore, many students plug themselves in to their favourite tunes while poring over their books and cramming for exams.

Music is said to also reduce depression and psychological disorders. It can evoke emotional responses to relax, stimulate people or help them heal. Even blasé elevator music! This was first used in 1922 to calm fearful passengers when elevators first started transporting us to various floors.

Author Wiss Auguste said, “Music frees your soul from the dungeon of your mind.” There is no doubt that music has power to calm and encourage recovery. All around the world during this state of lockdown, people have been sharing music and using online platforms to create music together. Singing from balconies and orchestras playing have definitely raised spirits. If you’re feeling low, why not find a tune that you like and sing along with it?