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Abstract
This abstract paper reflects on a transformative project centered around mental health challenges and music, highlighting its profound impact on personal growth, artistic expression, and connection with others.
The project involves a series of musical compositions that delve into my journey as a musician dealing with clinical depression, aiming to present the stages of struggle, resilience, and recovery through music, lyrics, and visuals. Its evolution involves refining and expanding the compositions, incorporating visual elements, and planning live performances and exhibitions to reach a wider audience.
Collaborations with mental health organizations and advocacy groups will amplify the project's impact, fostering dialogue and promoting mental health in the music industry. Documentation and sharing through a dedicated website, blog, and a short documentary will provide an ongoing record of the project's progress and its intimate portrayal. Furthermore, the project's contributions to the music industry include raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting mental health support and resources among musicians.
Engaging in this project has been a transformative journey of healing, self-expression, and personal growth, leading to expanded musical skills and future collaborative opportunities. The paper concludes by recognizing the ongoing nature of the well-being journey and the commitment to prioritize mental health while utilizing music as a tool for personal growth, advocacy, and community building.
Publication Date
7-1-2023
Campus
Boston Campus
Recommended Citation
Batista, Ed Samuel. “Overcoming depression in a world of music.” Master's thesis, Berklee College of Music, 2023. https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-global-jazz/140.