Budget for the music studio and instruments.

No ITEM UNIT COST COST UGX

1 Guitars 3 800,000 2,400,000
2 Piano 1 2,500,000 2,500,000
3 Drums 1 set 250,000 250,000
4 Handheld percussions 1set 500,000 500,000
5 Ukuleles 1 set 350,000 350,000
6 Maracas 1 set 250,000 250,000
GRAND TOTAL 6,250,000
Music therapy and studio.
Music therapy is defined by the World Federation of Music Therapy (WFMT) as the use of music
and/or its musical elements (sound, rhythm, melody, and harmony) by a qualified music
therapist, with a client or group, in a process designed to facilitate and promote communication,
relationships, learning, mobilization, expression, organization, and other relevant therapeutic
objectives in order to meet physical, emotional, mental, social, and cognitive needs.

Music therapy is the use of music and/or elements of music (like sound, rhythm and harmony) to
accomplish goals, like reducing stress or improving quality of life. A healthcare provider called a
music therapist/ therapist talks to you to learn more about your needs, music preferences and
experiences, and designs each session specifically for you. They also evaluate your progress
each step of the way, and may work with your other healthcare providers to coordinate your
care.

The number of sessions you have, the length of each session and what you do depends on your
individual needs and goals. Music therapy experiences may include singing, playing instruments
or writing music. Some sessions may involve listening to music and talking about its meaning.

Healthcare providers use music as therapy in many contexts, including at the bedside for people
in hospitals. However, music therapy isn’t the same as listening to music to help you relax.
Music can certainly be a powerful tool for calming and healing. But the definition of clinical
musical therapy states that a qualified music therapist must plan and lead the session within a
therapeutic relationship for it to qualify as this form of treatment.

Music therapy helps people of all ages (children, adolescents and adults) and from all walks of
life. It may benefit many different aspects of your well-being, including:

1. Mental.
2. Emotional.
3. Physical.
4. Social.
5. Cognitive.

Music is widely used to enhance well-being, reduce stress, and distract patients from
unpleasant symptoms. Although there are wide variations in individual preferences, music
appears to exert direct physiologic effects through the autonomic nervous system. It also has
indirect effects by modifying caregiver behavior. Music effectively reduces anxiety and improves
mood for medical and surgical patients, for patients in intensive care units and patients
undergoing procedures, and for children as well as adults. Music is a low-cost intervention that
often reduces surgical, procedural, acute, and chronic pain. Music also improves the quality of
life for patients receiving palliative care, enhancing a sense of comfort and relaxation. Providing
music to caregivers may be a cost-effective and enjoyable strategy to improve empathy,
compassion, and relationship-centered care while not increasing errors or interfering with
technical aspects of care.
Music has been used since ancient times to enhance well-being and reduce pain and suffering.
This article will review the medically relevant effects of music, focusing on pain, anxiety, and
mood. We will not discuss the use of music to enhance cognitive development (i.e., the "Mozart
effect") or for patients with severe developmental delays, dementia, psychiatric disorders,
neurologic disorders, sensory handicaps, or in institutional settings such as correctional facilities
or schools, though a great deal of work has been done in these areas.
Neurologic music therapy (NMT) has been developed as a standardized, music-based
rehabilitation technique in the field of sensorimotor, speech and language, and cognitive
rehabilitation, pursuant to the neuroscientific findings regarding the effects of rhythm and music
on brain structure and function. It stands apart from the traditional role of music in therapy in
which music has been primarily attributed to the field of social science as an effective facilitator
for psychological well-being, regulation of emotional responses, and relationship building.
The relationship between music and medicine is generally understood in the benign context of
music therapy, but, as this chapter shows, there is a long parallel history of medical theories that
suggest that music can cause real physical and mental illness. During the seventeenth and
eighteenth centuries, the idea of music as an expression of universal harmony was challenged
by a more mechanistic model of nervous stimulation.
A patient doesn’t need musical skills or talents to participate. Music therapy is open to everyone
regardless of their skill level or background.
The only contraindication to music therapy is music preference to the patient.

Instruments used in music therapy

1. Hand held percussions. Hand held percussions are easy to use, make a lot of noise and
don't have a wrong or right way to be played, making them popular in any music therapy
session.
2. Guitars and ukuleles.
3. Pianos.
4. Small hand drums.
5. Tambourines.
6. Maracas.
7. Push bells.

What happens before music therapy?

The therapist will assess your needs and strengths. This includes;

1. Emotional well-being.
2. Physical health.
3. Social functioning.
4. Perceptual & motor skills.
5. Communication abilities.
6. Cognitive skills.
7. Musical background, skills and preferences.
8. Trauma history.
9. Trauma triggers.

The therapist works with the patient to identify goals and design appropriate experiences for the
sessions. In doing so, they’ll consider:

1. Music preferences and interests.

2. Age and developmental level.
3. Physical and cognitive abilities.
4. Trauma triggers.

What are the potential benefits of music therapy?

The benefits a patient gains depends on the condition or symptoms being referred for treatment
and the goals for music therapy. The therapist can explain more about what the patient might
expect in their unique situation. In general, research shows that music therapy may:

 Help in relaxation.
 Help in exploring emotions.
 Reduce anxiety or depression.
 Ease stress levels.
 Regulate mood.
 Strengthen communication skills.
 Improve speaking and language skills.
 Build social skills.
 Strengthen self-confidence.
 Help form healthy coping skills.
 Develop problem-solving skills.
 Reduce perceived levels of pain.
 Improve physical coordination, motor functions and movement.
 Improve quality of life.