The Healing Power of Music for Brain Injury Patients

by David Victor

Originally Published in Harmony & Healing, December 2023

When words fail to express the depth of human experience after a traumatic brain injury, music steps in as an unexpected hero.

Harnessing the power of rhythm, tonality, and harmony can indeed play a pivotal role in expediting recovery. This isn’t merely feel-good folklore—it’s backed by an increasing body of scientific research heralding music therapy as a powerful tool for neurorehabilitation.

While we unlock more about this melodious wonder each day, one truth remains evident—music heals in ways medicine often can’t.