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Cochlear implant technology has rapidly advanced, allowing more recipients to enjoy music—but for some, musical enjoyment does not come easily. This article provides clinicians and speech therapists with an overview of research on the benefits of music training, along with introducing a new rehabilitation and music training resource entitled, Meludia and Speech Understanding: Bridging Exercises.
Music promotes social connectedness and well-being. It plays an important part in people’s lives and remains an important factor in the lives of cochlear implant (CI) recipients. “Music contributes to positive aging by providing ways for people to maintain positive self-esteem, feel competent, independent, and avoid feelings of isolation and loneliness,” and it can be