Music Therapy with Seniors Eric B Miller PhD. MT-BC PART 2

[onegirlband2006]

Is there a therapeutic reason as to why Scott is noodling throughout sessions?? Is it only with select clients? Or is it a habit? Just curious.

[ericmiller58]

Interesting observation! In some sections, the "noodling" appears supportive of the client's process. In other segments it is not so clear what is happening. Probably best to ask Scott! As an observer, did you get the feeling that the "noodling" detracted in some way from the therapeutic value of the session?

[onegirlband2006]

@ericmiller58 I do agree that the noodling was supportive of the client in some segments (ex. the rap), but in others (ex. the lyric analysis) I found it distracting. I felt that it was edging on disrespectful of the therapeutic space. Although, I am only seeing a small snippet of the session and therapeutic relationship so I could be way off. It's hard to tell if he is actually playing a little melody to support what the client is saying, or just playing chords to fill the space?