The philosophical basis for the Biomedical Theory ofMusic Therapy rests on establishing the
human brain as the basic domain of treatment and the primary focus for change in all music
therapy applications. Scholars in the neurosciences have reported that "all human behavior is
generated by the brain" (Hodges, 1980). This statement indicates that an enormous number of
behavioral capabilities could be produced from at least l 0 trillion known connections between
neurons in the human brain. It also makes it incumbent upon students of any type of human
behavior to study and become thoroughly familiar with the brain as it affects physical and
cognitive behaviors. This certainly applies to anyone who studies music as therapy for clinical or
educational applications. The basic biomedical theory holds that, because music has observable
effects on human brain functioning, its effects can be used therapeutically. By emphasizing the
human brain, it systematically and objectively defines music therapy interventions in terms that
are applicable to the full range of client populations served.