There’s
few things more wonderful to see than someone loving their music
therapy. So without further ado, I’d love to introduce you to Jonathan,
who plays the drums like he’s in The Who!
Jonathan was first diagnosed with cancer when he was 18 months old and
since then, he’s had to undergo a series of surgical interventions and
aggressive treatments, including chemotherapy.
It’s hard to imagine how difficult this is for Jonathan. He is often
confined to his hospital room for long periods of time, meaning he’s
very restricted in his social opportunities, at a time when playing and
interacting with others is crucial for his development.
This is why music therapy is so crucial
Despite the challenges he faces, in music Jonathan is able to be playful. Music therapy enables him to take part in a meaningful social activity, which gives him a sense of control, responsibility and joy. It also allows him to spend time with his parents, who love to join in with Jonathan and his music therapist’s music-making.
The idea is to have a whole host of gigs/events mention via their social media posts the work of the Nordoff Robbins charity on and around the 8 February each year
