There are various benefits of music therapy that can be obtained. Besides being able to improve mental health, music therapy is also believed to improve the quality of life of someone who has physical health problems. Music therapy is carried out by a professional therapist who has a bachelor's degree in music therapy. A music therapist will usually identify and consider the application of music therapy according to the needs of the patient. Music therapy can be done in various ways, ranging from listening to music, singing, playing musical instruments, to writing songs. Benefits of Music Therapy In addition to fun and calming, there are various health benefits of music therapy, including: Helps stabilize premature babies A study shows that music therapy given to premature babies while in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) has an influence on a more stable respiratory rate. Music therapy can help babies sleep more easily, and stabilize their heart rate. The mus...