Music's Healing Power Explored in New Book

Staff Report / Lansinglocal.org

### Music as Medicine: Daniel J. Levitin’s Thought-Provoking Book

A fascinating book titled *I Heard There Was A Secret Chord: Music as Medicine* by Daniel J. Levitin has captured attention for its exploration of music's powerful role in medicinal therapies. The book delves into how music has been utilized in treatment, its current applications, and its potential for future medical advancements.

Jessica, a reader, described the book as “fascinating,” reflecting on how it highlights music's role in healing. The Capital Area District Libraries in Lansing, Michigan, also spotlighted the book, recommending it on their podcast *Book Bound*. They discuss the book’s themes and encourage readers to think about the impact of music in their own lives by asking, “If music is medicine, what song heals you?”

The library encourages readers to explore the podcast for this recommendation and more, accessible via their link: [Book Bound Podcast](https://bit.ly/3PqJA2G).



Source: Capital Area District Libraries | Lansing MI

Source Type: Library

Source Location: Lansing

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