The movement from random expression to organized, meaningful expression is the goal. Music provides compensatory endeavors for the handicapped By being able to accomplish in music some of the same things that his normal counterparts does, the individual with a disability may be led to a healthy acceptance of his limitations. That is limitations as one aspect of the self and not as the whole self. Music provides opportunities for socially acceptable reward and nonreward When appropriately structured, musical activities may carry an inherent pleasure found in the performance itself. Commendation can be given.
Music provides for the enhancement of pride in self.
Through music the client is confronted with objective evidence concerning the relationship of effort spent and goal acheived. Music provides for successful experiences The individual may chose or have arranged for him, a level of musical participation almost certain to ensure success. A continuum of opportunities for successful experience, rabging from mere presence within a group to a position of prominence. The feeling of being needed by others, of giving the self to an important pursuit, and of acheivement, may be gained through especially structured musical situations. A person who shares successful musical experiences with others or contributes to the success of others through a supporting role normally receives ,the esteem of others.