01/ 26/17

I researched a bit about Kelly Meashey, a music therapist and asked if she could possibly be my mentor. I began to take notes on the different components of music like their specific definitions. I also to look into what music therapists do when trying to treat depression. I found a few articles, but most that seem most helpful, are not accessible.

01/20/17

I haven't gotten a response from Kelly Meashey. Today, I read "Music Theory for Review," an article that talks about music therapy and its success rate and how it compares to other treatments. I also began to read about music and how it affects mood, although since it is a bit dated, it doesn't include much information about its effects when using it for therapeutic purposes.

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