For 11 years, Kandivli resident Krishna Kadam battled the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease with medication. However, eight months ago, he decided to enroll in a clinical trial studying the effects of singing on Parkinson’s symptoms. The trial, led by neurosurgeon Dr. Paresh Doshi of Jaslok Hospital, also included dancing as an alternative therapy. After six months of music or dance therapy, patients, including Kadam and Rajiv Mehta, experienced improvements in mood, balance, mobility, and cognition. Parkinson’s disease, a common neurodegenerative disorder, affects millions worldwide and significantly impairs motor functions. Previous studies have also highlighted the positive effects of music and dance interventions on Parkinson’s symptoms and quality of life.