Acting Your Inner Music: Music Therapy and Psychodrama [Paperback]

Joseph J. Moreno (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1891278347 | ISBN-13: 978-1891278341 | Publication Date: January 2006

Innovative publication explores new dimensions in the integration of music therapy and psychodrama. A wealth of dynamic and creative group therapy approaches are fully described and illustrated with vivid case examples. Realizing a holistic approach to music psychotherapy, this groundbreaking book brings together music, imagery, and projective music improvisation with psychodramatic devices including warm-up, role reversal, mirroring, and others.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

A remarkable synthesis of music therapy and psychodrama. -- Adam Blatner, MD, author of The Art of Play and Acting In

I've been waiting for this book for a long time. Moreno weds two great therapeutic traditions [with] a strong emphasis on concepts from both. Moreno has the expertise, the vision, and the scholarship to help us negotiate this difficult territory. It is truly a sound bridge builder between many fields. -- Carolyn Bereznak Kenny, RMT, MTA, MA, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, author of The Field of Play; Listening, Playing, Creating; and The Mythic Artery

Of all the innovations on psychodrama this book must stand atop the list. An elegant and creative, serious piece of work. Both music therapists and psychodramatists can benefit. -- Zerka T. Moreno, TEP, author/clinician in group psychotherapy and psychodrama --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Joseph J. Moreno is Director of the Music Therapy Program at Maryville University, St Louis, Missouri. As a therapist and educator, he has long maintained an interdisciplinary and ethnomusicological perspective toward his work. An innovator in music and psychodrama and field researcher in the world traditions of music and healing, he integrates these dimensions in this book. Widely published and internationally recognized, Moreno has presented in 38 countries. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 99 pages
• Publisher: Barcelona Publishers(NH) (January 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891278347
• ISBN-13: 978-1891278341
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,146,674 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Putting music to words -- and actions!, January 7, 2001

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Karen Carnabucci (Racine, WI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Acting Your Inner Music : Music Therapy and Psychodrama (Paperback)

"Acting Your Inner Music" is an excellent addition to the
library of the creative arts therapist. Like a flowing jazz
composition, it seamlessly blends information how psychodrama, an
action method developed by Joseph Moreno's uncle, Dr. J.L. Moreno, can
be enhanced and deepened by the use of music as well as many engaging
stories and observations from the author's work with music and healing
from around the world.

Psychodramatists will find many ideas to
introduce or expand the use of music in their sessions. Music
therapists, even those who are not trained in psychodrama, can adapt
some of the techniques in working with their clients; art and dance
therapists can draw upon many of the ideas and there are many
applications for others involved in group work including guided
imagery, improvisation and musical dialog. Musicians, artists and
theater people who know little about psychodrama -- or want to know
more -- will find stimulation for improvisation and connecting with
their audiences.

4.0 out of 5 stars Too expensive, but good content, January 20, 2011

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Jody Palm "bookgoddess" (Greeneville, TN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Acting Your Inner Music: Music Therapy and Psychodrama (Paperback)

The content of this book is good, but I was a little shocked when it arrived. It is a VERY thin, small book that cost me $23.00! It seems a little steep to me. Yes, the text is very small, so there is a lot in the book, but sheesh!