Using calming effect of music to ‘heal’ illnesses

Soothing melodies: Master Shen Wu playing the Gu Xun, a traditional Chinese musical instrument during his Music Therapy performance at Equatorial Hotel Penang.

IT may be a ‘costly’ affair to watch the performance of Master Shen Wu, who is touted to be an eminent music therapy guru, but that did not stop more than 500 people from packing the Equatorial Hotel Penang ballroom to catch his show.

The event started off with Master Shen Wu, who is the founder of SW Music Therapy, playing a flute-like instrument called Gu Xun which emanated a slow and soothing flow of music, keeping the audience attentive for more than an hour.