Soothing effect of music on nerves is therefore observed in the age-old practice of singing a lullaby for inducing sleep to the babies. Linkages between music and creativity/efficiency/minimizing monotony of life could also be felt/perceived in various facets of life. Music is played in bus, train, airplane, three-wheeler, taxi and private vehicles not only for enjoyment but also for providing relaxation to the commuters.

Listening to the music housewives get energized in performing her daily routine scores. There is music for relaxation technique/meditation and even for invoking Almighty. That is why choirs/devotional songs/Sufi music find place in spiritual practices. These are a few of the practical aspects of soothing effects of music on our nerves in daily life.

Scientifically speaking Music Therapy is now an established health service similar to occupational therapy and physical therapy. Research has shown the ability of music therapy to increase positive social interactions, positive emotions, and motivation in stroke patients.Music is often reported to have effect on increasing yield of milk from milked animals. 

There are institutions/bodies in UK and USA for conducting treatment based on  music therapy along with traditional therapy. In India also the subject has been gaining momentum. A National Conference on Music Therapy as an Alternative Medicine was held  in India in the year 2007 to focus attention on the growing realization that music is undoubtedly an efficient non invasive alternative medicine not only for the elderly population but for various stages of life. Findings of recent research were brought out in the Conference. According to these findings music has beneficial effects in various conditions like Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson disease, and mental retardation. Beneficial effects of Raga therapy on mentally retarded children were also enumerated. The Conference further observed that with our rich tradition of Carnatic and Hindustani Music for centuries, the potential beneficial effects of such music need to be explored and well documented.