The Challenges Of Nonverbal Communication In Music Education

Utilizing the groundwork proposed by this essay, we can expand to research other texts in which music seems to function as a form of communication. In doing so, we can study the similarities and differences between the mechanism as a way to arrive at a larger claim about the role of nonverbal communication amongst humans. With this new claim, we can begin to understand to recognize other forms of communication that may not appear as readily accessible and challenging, in order to ensure that we do not neglect the music of emotion another person may be performing in their own

Music may have proceeded speech as a form of human communication (Darwin; Mithen, cited in Thompson, Russo & Quinto 2008, p. 1468) and its place in human interaction stems from its relationship with emotional expression (Swaminathan & Schellenberg 2015, p. 189). The perception of emotion in music begins in early childhood (Dalla Bella,

Nonverbal communication can be found within many objects on campus. Even though these objects do not send out direct messages, they still have significant meanings that can be captured by the public.

Music is a nonverbal language, but has it’s own language. It doesn't require any words, but can reach the harmonic and be able to help people to feel better. Adlerian psychiatrist and musician Rudolph Dreikurs was a student associate of Alfred Adler, and a founding member of the National Association of Music Therapy in the early 1950s. They believe music can be the method of therapy because music does not require words and able to do it as group therapy. “music eliminates individual distinctions; it levels of inequalities in status. It has an equalizing effect on those in its spell” (p.19). This article mentioned a lot of musician or personal experience to support why music can be therapy for people which I will mention few in the summary. Later on the article, it describes who are the candidates should use music as therapy and different practices.

The “call” to music education is an urge that people receive to take the musical knowledge that they have retained throughout their lives and pass that knowledge on to other people. It is more than an enjoyment of music; it is the wanting of the pleasure and satisfaction that one obtains from widening a person’s understanding of music and making music a part of that person’s life. I was once, and still am, one of those people who acquired an education from teachers who received the “call.” Coming from a very athletic family, from a young age I was placed into every sport imaginable: basketball, volleyball, softball, and even swimming and gymnastics. I was not very good at any of them, so my parents, having seen my eager young self being the loudest singer at my school Christmas concerts, asked if I wanted to join a children’s church choir. I happily accepted, and soon after I began to perform in choirs, musicals, and recitals. I had found my passion, though I did not yet realize that it would soon become my career path. That realization came a little later, when I met my choir teacher, Mrs. Spiri. She taught me everything I know about music, and without having met her, I would not consider myself a musician today. I love music and I love children, and I realized that I wanted to make the same difference in a child that Mrs. Spiri made in me. I know that this path is not the easiest, but I feel that teaching music is what I was meant to do. To

As the therapy began, the client was looking down and looking away, the client let out a sigh before she began to speak. She did not make eye contact and she fidget with her hands. When she began to address her feelings she crunched her face, and let out an, “MMMMM” sound. She addressed the sort of guilty feelings in regards towards the relationship between her sister, and her. She also brings up the passing of her mother seven years ago. She smacks her mouth on and off. She continued to crunch her face, and fidgets with her fingers. When she addressed the love she and her sister have for one another, she slightly smiled. She stated that her sister and her usto fight a lot and really love each other and she reassured me of this my stating,” We really do, we are crazy about each other.” This reassuring statement expresses to me that she wants to validate that there is love, in spite of fighting, and she is protecting herself from judgment. Her gestures express that the subject is uncomfortable to address. She addresses how much they miss each other since they live in different states, but after a couple days “they can not stand each other.” When she is speaking about these feeling, she has a confused, puzzled look on her face. As if she does not understand why this happens between them. She shared that her sister is going to have a big birthday, her fiftieth and her face crunch up, but she did smile as she continue to talk. This expresses to me that she is happy her sister is turning fifty, but she is worried about what comes along with the party that will be occurring. She discloses that her sister did give her plenty of notice on the up coming event, and smiles/smirks when speaking about not attending and not wanting to be there. When she gets to the part of how tired she is of the cycle, her tone of voice, changed it becomes low, and I could feel how draining this is to her. Her body become limb like for a couple of seconds. When she expressed that she does want to enjoy the party but wants to get there and back. Her voice changed sped up and she used an emphasizing tone. She continued to use a lot of hand and finger gestures. She brings up her guilt

Learning new things make us grow as humans by expanding our knowledge everyday. I believe that teachers are guides, coaches, and role models to the students and their education. As educators, we’re responsible for guiding the future by providing the best education to the students. Music education is important because it functions with the development of language, memory, coordination, and much more. Students learn how to be creative and inspired through music. In general, music teaches people to have sensibility. It’s a universal language.

Emotions are a vital aspect of human life. Various emotions are innate and others are socially developed. The innate emotions that humans possess are typically emotions related to survival skills. Emotions such as fear, the urge to engage in sexual relations, disgust, and affection are all innate and all serve a crucial role in basic survival. Many researchers believe that these emotions are innate because infants are able to display these emotions from birth; however, “social emotions” such as shame, guilt, embarrassment, and pride do not develop until the child has a sense of self-recognition and higher levels of cognitive functioning. In addition to aiding in survival of humans, emotions are also used to communicate with others. Nonverbal communication can be more powerful and descriptive than specific stating how a person feels. The expression of emotion also aids in general cognition. In a study by Demasio, he “observed patients with damage to the frontal lobe region and noted that they shared a syndrome called the Phineas Gage matrix. This syndrome consists of cognitive dysfunction such as poor planning, inadequate decision making, inability to take another’s perspective, and problems in sustaining employment” (1994). Since emotions are quite prevalent, the act of emotion regulation becomes a critical skill to develop. Emotion regulation is defined as the strategies and behaviors we use to moderate our emotional experiences in order to meet the demands of

“ Communication is the heart of every organisation. Everything you do in the workplace results from communication. Therefore good reading, writing, speaking and listening skills are essential if tasks are going to be completed and goals achieved.” When you communicate with people using verbal or nonverbal skills it is always good to know what your strengths are and it is always good to know what your weaknesses are. The non verbal communication skills that I am good at are. I always try to make eye contact when I am speaking to someone. I always tend to talk with my hands No matter what the conversation is about. How we use body language is important in first impressions, I always make sure my body language is friendly when meeting someone new for the first time or AKA first impressions. For non verbal communication skills that I am bad at I tend to make faces when I do not necessarily agree with what the other person is saying, or doing, or if I just do not like that person in general. The verbal communication skills that I do really well in are. Whenever myself and someone else are in a conversation I try to make sure that I do not cut them off when they are in a middle of a sentence. I will always let the other person finish talking before I will say something. When I communicate I always make sure my voice is loud enough so the other person can hear me and they are not asking me every two seconds what I'm saying. The verbal communication skills that I find a have a hard

Nonverbal communication includes body language, gestures, artifacts and much more. All of these factors are very important in how we are able to communicate with others, especially those of different cultures. Nonverbal communication can help emphasize verbal messages, substitute for words, and even complement or add to words. It is important to know the different rules and meanings of nonverbal communication; what is allowable in our culture may seem offensive to other cultures.

Throughout the semester, my skills that needed improvement were to work of my nonverbal communication, how to perceive others, and how to present the self. In the skill of nonverbally communicating, I needed to work especially on my facial expressions, so people can better understand me. The skill of perceiving others would have benefitted me because often, I cannot tell or fail to notice other people’s thoughts or emotions. Lastly, I needed to work on presenting myself, I need to feel more comfortable and confident in myself, while being with others.

Throughout the world people use numerous types of communication; However, not many realize how often they use nonverbal communication. Nonverbal communication is the act of speaking with facial expressions, eye contact, gestures, and posture (body language). This type of communication is just as important as any other, as it can portray the wrong message. The more aware you become of nonverbal communication, the more aware you become at noticing you are utilizing nonverbal communication and can alter your body language, facial expressions, and eyes to portray the message you intended to from the beginning.

Communication has been described as a flow of information between two parties principally between a source and a receiver. Communication is a any behavioral approach that can come in the verbal, nonverbal or graphic form that is sent by one and receive by another. Communication demonstrates our ability to interact and influence others in a useful way. Successful people are not only proficient in their own fields but also communication oriented and possessed a quality to demonstrate professional behavior, awareness, sympathy and concern for a office. An organization wants its employees to possessed a wide range of communication skills this skills may include communication in a diverse workforce, organizing ideas and knowledge for self and

Through the conversation I have with my manager she looks happy with her career choice. Missy likes to help people. When I ask her how her job reflected on her personal life and I sow her nonverbal communication on her face which was happiness and excitement and I can tell that she loves her job. Missy's loves her responsibilities she was passionate when answering the question. She explained how her career choice structured her life, working as a manager in the bank help Missy to be a very responsible person in her life and organized. While she was telling me how she tries to make her employees better at their job. Missy uses nonverbal communication style she sees her employee’s body language, facial expression and tone of voice and determined how their mood is and coach them for better serve their customer. According to J. Segal, Ph.D., M. Smith, M.A., and G. Boose. (October 2017), Nonverbal Communication “It's important to recognize, though, that it's our nonverbal communication—our facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, posture, and tone of voice—that speak the loudest. The ability to understand and use nonverbal communication, or body language, is a powerful tool that can help you connect with others, express what you really mean, and build better relationships”. Nonverbal communication is essential for any leader. Paying more attention for nonverbal communication can help any leader to determine what the outcome could be. Missy’s communication style helps her to have a successful team.

Today’s technology has enhanced over the years and cell phones are advancing each year by including special features that will increase the capabilities of the mobile phone. Individuals are using electronic gadgets because the convenience and the quick reaction that people get from the web. Today’s technology has made it easy to keep in contact by text messages. Text messaging has made life significantly less demanding, however, some may imagine that it is taking away the written work and verbal communication abilities, while others think it is an advantage to written and communication abilities.