You do not need to be a virtuoso. You do not need a Steinway or a Stradivarius. In fact, the most expensive instruments often get in the way.
Music of the Heart: An Interview with Michelle Koay | Baha'i Blog Music of the Heart
One of the most profound applications of this is found in the treatment of dementia and Alzheimer's patients. Individuals who have lost the ability to speak or recognize loved ones often retain the ability to sing or play an instrument. The music of the heart remains when other cognitive pathways have crumbled. A patient who hasn't spoken a coherent sentence in years may suddenly sing every lyric of a hymn from their childhood. In these moments, we see that music is stored in a deep, resilient part of the brain—a sanctuary where the "self" remains intact. You do not need to be a virtuoso