Description
The Listening Foundation Program (Level 1)
The Listening Foundation Program lays the groundwork for your Sound Therapy journey.
The unique activation and filtering of the music, based on the ground-breaking techniques developed by Dr Tomatis, delivers a powerful therapeutic program for the ears and brain.
This Level 1 Program is the required starting place for new listeners, in order to condition the nervous system in the first few weeks of listening. The level of filtering gradually increases as you work through the four albums, progressively training the ear.
The Music
Listening Foundation Program consists of four albums, each approximately 90 minutes in length.
Album 1 - Gentle Massage
This album gently begins the process of introducing filtered sounds to the ear. (Vivaldi: 4 Concerti | Rosini: Quartet | Mozart: Violin Concerto | Handel: Harp Concerto)
Album 2 - Muscle Movement
The ear is reconditioned as the filtering begins to increase, and the middle ear muscles are asked to respond to greater variations in frequency and intensity (Mozart: String quartets | Mozart: Piano Concertos)
Album 3: Ear Gymnastics
Progressing to more challenging frequency variations requires the ear to respond at levels that it may not have reached for many years. (Mozart Horn Concerto, Violin Concerto, Bach: Harp Concertos | Bach: Cello Concerto | Vivaldi: Cello Concertos)
Album 4: Cilia Simulation
Finally, as the middle ear has begun to open and adjust to the higher frequencies, these stimulating sounds can reach the inner ear and activate the sensory cells in the hearing organ (the cilia). Sound waves are converted to electro chemical signals that travel to the brain. (Mozart: Horn Concerti | Haydn: String Quartets)
Workbook for Listening Foundation
The workbook is an essential element of the program which makes it possible for listeners using this program at home, in their own time, to experience the full benefits and support that would be offered through clinical treatment.
It includes the following items:
- Listener Profile: a detailed self-assessment system which will diagnose your needs and areas of probable benefit from using Sound Therapy.
- Listeners Guide: a detailed product manual addressing all the frequently asked technical and clinical questions, tips on further information and step by step instructions to ensure your listening success. Includes quick reference tips, How to listen, adjustment issues, history and technical explanations.
- Listeners Log and Progress Summary: a simple diary system for those who wish to use it which adds value to your program by increasing self-awareness and reflection in tracking your progress.
Extra support tools with your download
Sound Therapy book (eBook): This best-selling book tells the fascinating story of Patricia Joudry’s transformation through Sound Therapy and how the program has helped thousands to recover from a host of ear and brain related conditions. The book equips you to be your own therapist, saving thousands of dollars you would pay for other, clinic-based treatments.
Your personal listening routine: Your Download page will include an instruction sheet with tailored listening routines for you to follow, week by week. IMPORTANT NOTE: Be careful not to overdo your listening in the first few weeks, until your ears and nervous system have adjusted to the new stimulus.
How to listen: The recommended listening time totals about three hours per day, listening quietly, through headphones, as you go about your day. You can have a conversation, watch TV, or even sleep while listening. Yes, you must use earphones for the therapy to be effective, but these can be an ‘open’ style, so you can still hear surrounding sound. Since you can do almost anything while listening, this means that it takes no time out of your day. We recommend following the program for at least three to six months. Over the long term, you may continue listening for several months or years - it’s up to you. Many listeners have been with us for decades.
