Anyone use music therapy or play instrument for calming?

SSgt Rilene Ann — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 14:32:39 -0500

Anyone use music therapy or play an instrument for calming? Here is my new flute almost finished by master Jason Leyva from Peaceful Sounds in Alaska.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 23 at 2015 2:37 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 14:37:34 -0500

Anything I produce is noise, so I listen to music daily. That is a cool flute. I am sure he spent a lot of time on it. I would love to show you a picture of my fathers wood carvings.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 23 at 2015 2:54 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 14:54:00 -0500

I play the harmonica. Not very well, but well enough to suit me. Yes, it is calming.

Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Dec 23 at 2015 3:09 PM

Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 15:09:02 -0500

I don't play any instruments which is ironic as my father was a band leader, minister of music, and could play any instrument made by man...and now he is play those instruments in heaven. It wasn't important to me as a kid or young man but now I wish I had learned to play one and been decent at it. I do sing and love to do that and I listen to various types of music dependent of whatever mood I am in...always therapeutic. Music can soothe a savage beast!!! That is a beautiful flute and I bet it will make sweet music for you to enjoy.

Response by PO3 Brad Phlipot made Dec 23 at 2015 3:29 PM

PO3 Brad Phlipot — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 15:29:43 -0500

Yes, I listen to allot of classical music when trying to relax or decompress as I find it very soothing and relaxing. It is a great method to distract or take ones mind off thoughts that are stressful or depressing.

Response by SGT Frank Leonardo made Dec 23 at 2015 4:28 PM

SGT Frank Leonardo — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 16:28:06 -0500

Well I don't play any music instruments but certain types of music do help a mind set to relax. Most of the time easy,going country or love songs to,include r and b

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Dec 23 at 2015 5:03 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 17:03:22 -0500

SSgt Rilene Ann you best believe it, I like Paul Hardcastle (contemporary smooth jazz) and the instruments/percussions just take my mind to another universe......Sweet, and then sweeter......lots of laughs

Response by SSgt Rilene Ann made Dec 23 at 2015 5:30 PM

SSgt Rilene Ann — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 17:30:42 -0500

posted my drum too

Response by SFC John Birks made Dec 23 at 2015 5:35 PM

SFC John Birks — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 17:35:47 -0500

I listen to music depending on the mood. Or sometimes I get a drink and play video games..

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 23 at 2015 6:23 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 18:23:03 -0500

One time on a cruise I was dared to sing YMCA at the Karaoke lounge by my wife. I was drunk enough to say yes. The music started blaring upon my presence on the stage. The words were coming up and I found myself wallowing in my ineptitude and commenced cussing in the mic. The heathens started to laugh as I repeated YMCA and none of the other lyrics. My dignity was saved by my wife and another angel who were very good singers. People even danced on the floor. I was so bad that I was asked to return the following night. I was known on the ship as the YMCA dude and my wife was known as the woman married to the YMCA dude all over the ship.

Response by TSgt Anthony White made Dec 24 at 2015 4:55 AM

TSgt Anthony White — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 04:55:30 -0500

I love music, I'll play my guitar or piano to relax and to calm down after a hard day.......Music is awesome........best therapy ever.

Response by 1stSgt Michael Gartland made Dec 24 at 2015 9:03 AM

1stSgt Michael Gartland — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 09:03:55 -0500

I played guitar in a couple of rock bands before I enlisted in 1984. now that I am retired, I started playing classical guitar to help fight the arthritis. It keeps me focused, too.

Response by TSgt Jack Manigold made Dec 28 at 2015 6:54 PM

TSgt Jack Manigold — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 18:54:34 -0500

I play guitar and bass. I play a lot of fast thrash heavy metal to forget and calm myself down. I have to pay a lot of attention to fast rhythm and quick finger changes. By the time three or four songs go by, I have calmed down and move on with the rest of my day.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2016 1:13 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 13:13:34 -0500

I was actually looking at a degree in that

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2016 1:14 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 13:14:48 -0500

The is a great documentary on that. They went into nursing homes and used music to help elders it was very touching.

Response by SSgt Rilene Ann made Jul 17 at 2016 9:10 AM

SSgt Rilene Ann — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 09:10:25 -0400

Jason made my flute too! Great family

Response by SGT Aaron Atwood made Jun 11 at 2017 11:59 PM

SGT Aaron Atwood — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 23:59:22 -0400

I'm paid to play French horn. Besides playing it for my job I also used it to help me physically heal after a nasty car accident last year that left me with a partially collapsed lung. Playing long tones and going to more advanced playing from there helped my lung to heal.

Response by Jennifer Lee (Doerflinger) Hill made Nov 4 at 2019 2:20 AM

Jennifer Lee (Doerflinger) Hill — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 02:20:32 -0500

If I ever get my mind to return, I'd like to learn to actually PLAY my Stoney End Lorraine, double-strung, harp! Currently, I just do glisses. Even so, it sounds like angels. Off to tune her up. Her name is Brigid. (DS harps are two sets of strings on one frame. In time, I'd like to take a smaller harp & play for the sick & wounded.)

Response by SSgt Rilene Ann made Nov 4 at 2019 10:31 AM

SSgt Rilene Ann — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 10:31:28 -0500

I have two now. One black walnut, one cedar. Love playing them both.

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Response by SGT Steven Bolander made Aug 5 at 2023 10:14 AM

SGT Steven Bolander — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 10:14:43 -0400

Not only do I personally depend upon music as a calming effect in my own life, but I also have the honor of being a volunteer Guitar4Vets guitar instructor. This program has proved to be very therapeutic for veterans, especially those who have experienced PTSD and other emotionally-based issues in their lives. So yes, music is a wonderful outlet for bringing calmness into lives of everyone.