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PHOTOS: Therapeutic tunes

Music is considered a universal language — not only for entertainment but for therapeutic purposes as well. The service is on the rise and is tailored to everyone, no matter their musical experience. Students in USC’s School of Music’s commercial music ensemble class said they have found comfort in performing and playing music as an outlet for creative therapy.

The ukulele is typically the first instrument that professionals will introduce to their patients because of its small size and fewer strings. This helps with learning how to play instruments if a patient does not have prior experience.
The ukulele is typically the first instrument that professionals will introduce to their patients because of its small size and fewer strings. This helps with learning how to play instruments if a patient does not have prior experience.
Natalie Rousseau Fouty, an expert in music therapy, founded Key Changes Therapy Services Inc. — a nonprofit aimed at transforming artistic therapy — in Columbia, South Carolina. She is currently the organization’s executive director and is a board-certified music therapist by trade who defines music therapy as “utilizing music as the vehicle of sorts for any type of therapeutic change.”
Natalie Rousseau Fouty, an expert in music therapy, founded Key Changes Therapy Services Inc. — a nonprofit aimed at transforming artistic therapy — in Columbia, South Carolina. She is currently the organization’s executive director and is a board-certified music therapist by trade who defines music therapy as “utilizing music as the vehicle of sorts for any type of therapeutic change.”
Second-year music industry studies student Donovan Medley rehearses on the classroom’s piano for the ensemble’s performance set for February 13, 2023. In professional music therapy settings, instruments are set up in a particular way for clients in order to be their most successful. They are deconstructed so that patients can learn the basics and grow as they practice.
Second-year music industry studies student Donovan Medley rehearses on the classroom’s piano for the ensemble’s performance set for February 13, 2023. In professional music therapy settings, instruments are set up in a particular way for clients in order to be their most successful. They are deconstructed so that patients can learn the basics and grow as they practice.
Medley practices playing the piano before the ensemble’s rehearsal on Feb. 7, 2023. Medley said he believes that music helps to “really emphasize the emotion that you’re feeling and to be able to process it in that moment.”
Medley practices playing the piano before the ensemble’s rehearsal on Feb. 7, 2023. Medley said he believes that music helps to “really emphasize the emotion that you’re feeling and to be able to process it in that moment.”
Third-year music industry studies student Stephen Bell, fourth-year music industry studies student Hope Wilberger and Milvid practice together as a part of USC’s School of Music’s commercial music ensemble class. Students in USC’s School of Music’s commercial music ensemble class said they have found comfort in performing and playing music as an outlet for creative therapy.
Third-year music industry studies student Stephen Bell, fourth-year music industry studies student Hope Wilberger and Milvid practice together as a part of USC’s School of Music’s commercial music ensemble class. Students in USC’s School of Music’s commercial music ensemble class said they have found comfort in performing and playing music as an outlet for creative therapy.
Coordinator and instructor of music industry studies Jeremy Polley (far left) changes third-year music industry studies student Harry Milvid’s guitar settings while second-year music industries student Megan Gallagher (right) is pictured singing “Santeria” by Sublime. Gallagher sings for the ensemble and arranges music for an acapella group. She uses music to communicate her emotions and believes in “the power that (music) can have mentally over your emotions.”
Coordinator and instructor of music industry studies Jeremy Polley (far left) changes third-year music industry studies student Harry Milvid’s guitar settings while second-year music industries student Megan Gallagher (right) is pictured singing “Santeria” by Sublime. Gallagher sings for the ensemble and arranges music for an acapella group. She uses music to communicate her emotions and believes in “the power that (music) can have mentally over your emotions.”
First-year music industry studies student Dan Porcelli sings “Wild Thing” by The Troggs as the ensemble practices for its performance on Feb. 13, 2023. The ensemble performed at the Koger Center for students and community members.
First-year music industry studies student Dan Porcelli sings “Wild Thing” by The Troggs as the ensemble practices for its performance on Feb. 13, 2023. The ensemble performed at the Koger Center for students and community members.
Second-year music industry studies student Nick Guzman plays the drum set during the ensemble’s rehearsal of “Santeria” by Sublime. Students in USC’s School of Music’s commercial music ensemble class said they have found comfort in performing and playing music as an outlet for creative therapy.
Second-year music industry studies student Nick Guzman plays the drum set during the ensemble’s rehearsal of “Santeria” by Sublime. Students in USC’s School of Music’s commercial music ensemble class said they have found comfort in performing and playing music as an outlet for creative therapy.
Bell plays the electric guitar for the commercial music ensemble class on Feb. 7, 2023. In the class, students play and rehearse together for future performances.
Bell plays the electric guitar for the commercial music ensemble class on Feb. 7, 2023. In the class, students play and rehearse together for future performances.
Milvid plays “Santeria” by Sublime on his electric guitar on Feb. 7, 2023. Milvid, along with the rest of the ensemble, practiced for a performance at the Koger Center on Feb. 13, 2023.
Milvid plays “Santeria” by Sublime on his electric guitar on Feb. 7, 2023. Milvid, along with the rest of the ensemble, practiced for a performance at the Koger Center on Feb. 13, 2023.
Wilberger plays bass for the ensemble. Students in USC’s School of Music’s commercial music ensemble class said they have found comfort in performing and playing music as an outlet for creative therapy.
Wilberger plays bass for the ensemble. Students in USC’s School of Music’s commercial music ensemble class said they have found comfort in performing and playing music as an outlet for creative therapy.