Moving personal story: Barton's experience of practicing classical cello until she was burned out in her twenties, then rediscovering the healing powers of music later in life, is both heartrending, relatable, and uplifting.
Guided by research: Barton distills years of research, drawing from music theory, medicine, art, history, biology, anthropology, and Indigenous and local knowledge.
Inspirational: readers will come away with ideas and tips for working music therapy into their daily lives.
