Seriously. What is with me and all this numbering?
Anyway...
With all this conversation about trying different forms of journaling (okay, maybe there wasn't any actual conversation, but it's definitely something that's been on my mind), I decided I wanted to try a video journal. So I did an improvisation after a session. Here's what that looked/sounded like:
After I listened to it, it occurred to me that it sounded sad and sort of poignant. I was struck by how extremely consonant it was as well. I didn't think it would be. I guess the point is that maybe on some level I did know what might have been going on in the session, but it just hadn't become conscious yet.
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I just stumbled upon your blog, and it's really interesting. I've been thinking about choosing Music Therapy as my career path, and it's good to get some insight. The song did sound sad, but there was a deeper level to it too. When I heard it I felt confused, and a bit torn, like how I feel when I have to make a tough decision.
@Pace So glad you've come by for a visit! And are you the Pace of Pace and Kyeli's "The Usual Error"? If you are, I must say I've enjoyed your blog!
And, yes, I think there was definitely more going on there than just sadness. I think there was also a large measure of ambivalence. I had more pondering to do about this client, and I just posted it here: http://mindfulmusictherapist.blogspot.com/2011/05/its-musical-process.html
I'd love to hear more about your possible music therapy journey (if you choose to share it). Whatever you decide, welcome. :- )
I'm still torn whether or not I'll choose music therapy as my career path, mostly because I am not social. I'm not a big fan of the human species. Hehehe. But I'll keep you updated, and I will keep reading!
And no, I am not that Pace from Pace and Kyeli's "The Usual Error", hahaha. I am just a wanderer of the internet.
Fair enough @Pace. And sorry for the, er, error. :- )
Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts. It's always cool to get another perspective.
I know this is very, very late for commenting on your blog that you posted a bunch of months ago, but to me the song sounded very touch-and-go. Maybe the client was (or you were) thinking about other things and trying to figure out where his/her or your mind really was. There was definitely some going back and forth there. Or maybe he/she was not in a trusting mood that day. I want to be a music therapist (I am currently a psych major and music minor at Queens College in NY) and I like your blog a lot. Thanks for inspiring me.
Hey, Karla- I'm glad you commented anyway. Thanks! Yes, I would say ambivalence is a bit part of this particular person's life. It's an ongoing process (as they say). I'm glad you feel inspired, and thanks so much for reading. Good luck in your music therapy quest!
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