and finding an emotional response.” Therefore, they observed that patients who received music therapy addressed their problem more than those who used other active methods of therapy. (Presser 5) Furthermore, there are many studies showing how music therapy helps depressed people. Depressed people can benefit from music therapy by listening to music, performing songs and meditating on musical rewards. Tempo (the speed of the song) affects the listener's mood. If a song is sad, the tempo is often slower, while if the song is meant to be happy, the tempo is fast and light. The activity of singing is in itself therapeutic. More specifically, singing in a group can positively influence well-being and increase sociability which can lower the level of depression. According to an article in the Journal of Clinical Nursing, listening to music can help people reduce levels of depression. A group of doctors conducted a study to determine the effect of music on depressed people. (Can