Music as a psychological strategy in recovery from COVID-19

Abstract

This research was developed under the interpretive paradigm. Its main objective was to interpret the experiences of a community of musicians in the face of COVID-19 to position music as a mental health intervention strategy. Twelve music professionals and their families were selected, based in Colombia, Ecuador, Spain, Peru, and Venezuela. The results were organized into two categories: Musical Experiences and Musical Events. The emotions and feelings reported find support in other referenced investigations. The Musical Events developed by the studied population meant the choice of music as an excellent activity to cope with the psychological distress related to the disease; “an unbeatable resource to move forward,” a “perfect tool to generate well-being.” It allowed for social bonding and an effective tactic to reduce loneliness. It is recommended to incorporate music as a psychological strategy for mental health care and in support of the third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG).