Using a Music Therapy Collaborative Consultative Approach - World ...

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recordings. He has met and played for many famous jazz musicians, and is the only child
honored by a well-known piano company. In his music and recordings, his interplay with
other musicians, empathy, creativity, joy and great humor can be heard. The author is
grateful for his insights, his mother’s support and the opportunity to share his wisdom with
the professional community.
1. Does music get your attention when you are not playing an instrument yourself?
Oh yeah, in fact you'll probably pass by me playing an imaginary piano.
2. When do you like listening to music and when does music or sound bother you? Can you
give an example?
I like listening to music when I need some resting time and music or sound bothers me
when I'm doing something like schoolwork.
3. Why do you like jazz music most? Can you describe it in a picture or story? Playing jazz
music is like...
Because instead of being restricted to some melody or lyrics like some types of music you
are free to do whatever you want. It's simply the liberty of playing freely that is missing in
other types of music. Playing Jazz is like a world in which you can do anything you want,
simply, and I feel like I'm in a new world.
4. What is it in the music that fascinates you most? Is it the rhythm, melody, harmony, tempo
or something else? Why?