Joshua Leeds
Sound is an age-old healing modality that has retained its potency in modern times. New technologies complement ancient wisdom and bring a deeper understanding of molecular reactions, neurological benefits, and the emotional effects of sound in 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."
The primary focus of this workshop is the exploration of Psychoacoustics from a therapeutic and educational vantage point. During the course of the weekend we study fundamental concepts of pyschoacoutics, explore the emerging field of Soundworks and adapt proven principles to your practice. Likewise, highly sophisticated soundworking techniques and leading sound therapies (including Tomatis sound stimulation and binaural frequencies) will be presented. References and resources will be abundant. In this workshop will investigate:
- Sound as frequency medicine,
- The vital importance of auditory health,
- The core principles of Dr. Alfred Tomatis (1920-2001),
- The function of the auditory system from a Tomatis vantage point,
- The interconnection of tonal processing and neurodevelopmental issues,
- How stress- or noise-induced auditory dysfunction may result in learning, communication, and social difficulties,
- Current sound stimulation techniques that retrain middle ear function,
- Resonance (tone) and entrainment (rhythm) for brainwave modification,
- Binaural beat frequencies,
- The effects of auditory pattern identification,
- Why intentional soundspace greatly impacts any practice,
- Psychoacoustic music production techniques,
- How to create soundtracks and soundspace conducive to office ambience, treatment application, and classroom environments
June 7–8, 2008
Saturday, 9;30-12:30pm, 1:30-5:30pm
Sunday, 9:30-12:30, 1:30-5pm
$335 (No member discount)
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New York Open Center Sound and Music School Full Training Program |
