Very interesting @coolpinkone ! Growing up, my parents were very supportive of my interest in music.  I am so thankful that they encouraged me.  It did bond us.

when my son was young, we shared a love for music. I would go to his room and listen to Nirvana, Metallica and he would come downstairs to listen to whatever classical piece/classical-rock/country that I thought that he would like. It did bond us. Just the other day I took my grandson to buy a ukulele and harmonica. We enjoy playing together on the piano (no official tunes for him, he just enjoys experimenting with the sound and I love the bonding tine. We have been playing piano together since he could sit up. Now he says he wants to be a rock star and policeman when he grows up. (Could be a career conflict there) ? 

I also believe that music has the power to heal. I will try to find reference/links to studies on that subject. I have a theory that the reverberations from music (turned up loudly enough to actually resonate through the body can promote healing. 

I enjoyed the article. Thanks. Very interesting subject.