If music can help, then let's find a way to use it. Oh, my, the first chapter of the book takes care of a lot of this. I'll see if I can do some quickly here. First, music has the power to influence physical, psychological, social, and spiritual responses. Stimulative and sedative music function in various ways.
Preferred music is essential to the commitment any one person makes to participation.
Passive listening is very beneficial, provided there is a framework for using music productively. Just listening is likely to have less effect. Active music making is a powerful influence in changing a persons' attitude, physical response, and emotional response. Generally, preferred music is associated with the young adult years. We most often prefer music that was popular during our younger years, between ages 16 to 22.