Primary Keys to Effective Therapeutic Soundtracks - Promenade Ballroom
May 8, 2008 9AM to 5PM ($125.00 pre-sale, $150 at the door) Are you seeking a new platform and demographic for music production? Looking to understand how music and sound can enhance your therapeutic practice? This workshop is for you! Tone, Tempo & Pattern is appropriate for musicians, producers, recording engineers and therapeutic professionals-people interested in the growing field of soundwork, defined as music and sound designed for the health and enhancement of nervous system function. Course Description:
Sound is an ancient healing modality that has retained its potency throughout modern times. Ancient wisdom complements new technologies to impart a deeper understanding of molecular reactions, neurological benefits, and the emotional effects of sound healing. Psychoacoustics-the study of the effect of music and sound on the human nervous system-forms the foundation upon which the emerging field of soundwork builds. TT&P is a broad introduction to the theory and tools of modern soundwork. In this 1-day workshop, we delineate the components of sound, explore the physiology of hearing, experience the psychology of listening, and observe our natural human responses to vibration and frequency. Topics include psychoacoustics, bioacoustics, resonance, entrainment, current therapeutic sound techniques (including Tomatis filtration/gating and binaural beat frequencies), and the creation of therapeutic soundtracks. Joshua Leeds is a sound researcher, educator, and producer of over thirty soundtracks used in clinics and classrooms around the world. He is the author of Through a Dog's Ear (2008 Sounds True), The Power of Sound (2001 Healing Arts Press), and Sonic Alchemy (1997 InnerSong Press). Collaborating with neuro-developmental specialists, psychologists, doctors, and veterinary neurologists, his soundtracks are highly regarded in the field of therapeutic sound. Combining world-class production with leading psychoacoustic techniques, his emphasis has moved from entertainment to entrainment. Further information: JoshuaLeeds.com Recommended course reading: (all available at Sound-Remedis.com)
1. The Power of Sound. Joshua Leeds (2001 Healing Arts Press)
2. Listening for Wellness. Pierre Sollier (2005 The Mozart Center Press)
3. The 7 Secrets of Sound Healing. Jonathan Goldman (2007 Hay House)
4. Music: Physician for Times to Come. Don Campbell (2000 Quest Books)