Massage: Matching Music to the Client
Massage Music to Match Your Mood
The sheets, the scents or perhaps the pictures on the wall. Music can make or break a massage. For example, what if you HATE new age music. The flutes and the drumming just drive you to distraction. On the other hand, you may love Broadway and there's nothing you enjoy more than listening to some show tunes while receiving massage.
The type of music you listen to really depends on you. Do you even like listening to music? Some people enjoy the sounds of a fountain while others like to be immersed in sounds that can transport them out of the room.
While a massage student my family and friends graciously allowed me to practice on them. I took the chance to try out different types of music as well as products.
Some were very happy with my array of new age cds. Others didn't mind trying different types of music. For example, I was surprised when one person requested country music and then fell asleep through the honky-tonk! Another agreed to listen to Evanescence. Not surprising, when that session was much more invigorating than the original Relaxation massage we had planned.
Are you looking for a soothing massage? What type of music do you enjoy when you are in the car or at home trying to relax? That would be a good starting off point for you.
Will you be receiving chair massage at an event or other venue? Most likely your practioner will have upbeat music on. Since you'll only be in the chair for a short period of time you don't want something so relaxing that you may fall asleep.
Are you stuck someplace cold in the middle of winter? Try tropical beats and international music to transport you somewhere warm.
Music affects us all so make sure you enjoy the way it affects you. It's a waste of a wonderful massage if you're too distracted by the choice in music to enjoy it. When you see a new massage therapist, they may ask you what your preferences are for music and if there is something you absolutely dislike don't be shy to speak up. Using your own cds at home gives you more control and mp3 players make highly varied and versatile play lists so much easier.
Remember the next time you go in for a massage, music can make the atmosphere sublime so enjoy it while it lasts!
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