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Esch, TobiasHealthy despite (and with!) musicOn the importance of music for motivation, reward and stress reductioncategory: Essay published in: das Orchester 02/2009, Page 18 |
On the occasion of the 9th conference of the German Society for Music Physiology and Music Medicine (DGfMM), Peer Abilgaard invites a broader discussion on the factors influencing the health of professional musicians. In particular, he asks for greater attention to positive, individual stimuli. Instead of pathogenesis, a stronger focus on "salutogenesis" is required. The article by Möller gives an overview of such factors that can help to improve psychological and physiological coping mechanisms and thus strengthen general wellbeing. Based on Antonovsky's concept of a "sense of coherence", Spahn presents a classification of four behavioural and attitudinal profiles that impact on professional wellbeing. The central factor, however, she argues, is the meaningfulness of music itself. The next article, by Altenmüller, discusses the physiological and developmental origins of the joy in making music, the goose skin-, or chill-, effect. He considers behavioural and hormonal factors, as well as the music types most likely to cause somatic reactions. It thus appears, as Esch then argues, that professional musicians can develop immediate access to the salutogenic potential of music, both on a neurobiological level and that of social psychology, reducing the strains inherent to the profession. On a more organizational level, Fendel discusses the institutions responsible to ensure the health of musicians. Apart from the individual him- or herself, these are mainly employers, professional associations, and health insurance companies. One of the most satisfying experiences for musicians is playing "in the flow". As Burzik argues, learning to achieve this state constitutes a paradigm shift, away from conscious, often rigid methods of training, towards a new openness to "let things emerge". Like instrumental play, singing can contribute to good health, but it is also a risk factor. Richter therefore recommends a "preventive attitude" under consideration of age and other physiological factors, and co-operation with specialist practitioners. In the final article, Schuppert gives a short overview of health protection for musicians since the 1920s, although great strides, she states, were only made since the 1980s through international networking, conferences, and the establishment of teaching courses.
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Über die Bedeutung von Musik für Motivation, Belohnung und Stressreduktion
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