Rafael Ornstein, MD

Guest Dr. Rafael Ornstein, a psychiatrist and jazz pianist, discusses using musical improvisation to make sense of patients' fragmented harmonies. The podcast explores the parallels between musical improvisation and free association in psychoanalysis. They delve into creating new motifs through improvisation to represent challenging elements for deeper examination. The episode also touches on the intersections between music therapy and psychoanalysis, highlighting the importance of structure for meaningful expression.