Sound healing is a broad term that encompasses a variety of contemporary and traditional modalities. Diverse cultures have established an astounding variety of methods and protocols for facilitating sound meditation experiences. In this episode, we will explore some of the most universal principles of healing and meditation.

What we'll cover:

— Healing as Balance

— Single Point vs. Analytical Meditation

— Healing Altars

— The Four Directions and the Elements

— Cosmology of Sound

— Duality (sound and silence, giving and receiving, etc.)

— Science and Spirituality

— Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual Bodies

In order to understand sound healing, we need to understand sound. In this episode, we will explore important principles of sound itself, such as the physics of sound waves and the way they interact.

What we'll cover:

— What are Herz (Hz) Frequencies?

— The 432 Hz debate

— Human Auditory Cognition

— Mechanical Pressure Waves

— Sonic Connotation (human listening bias)

— Infrasound and Ultrasound

— How are Notes and Chakras related?

— Overtones and Undertones

— Solfeggio Frequencies and Numerology

— White Noise and Environmental Sounds

— Scales, Funademntals and Microtones

— Octaves and Intervals

— Notes and Instrument Combinations

In order to understand sound healing, we need to understand sound. In this episode, we will explore important principles of sound itself, such as the physics of sound waves and the way they interact.

What we'll cover:

— Recorded Music vs. Live Sound

— Remote Sessions and Audio Technology

— Microphones and Spatial Audio

— Human Hearing Spectrum

— Hearing Damage

— Sound Physics

— Pre-recorded Audio in Sound Meditation

— Neurological Interpretation of Sound

— Soundscape Ecology

— Monophonic vs. Polyphonic Instruments

— Chords, Melodies and Scales

— Major and minor Tonalities

— Drones vs. Harmonic Movement

This episode provides a valuable window into the work of a sound healer in a real world one-on-one private session scenario. Adrian will guide you through important considerations to bear in mind as you learn to facilitate sessions, and provide clear demonstrations of how to combine instruments and use them on and around a person’s body.

What we'll cover:

— Preparing the Space

— Intention Setting

— Healing Herbs and Waters (aka smudging)

— Instrument Proximity

— Seated vs. Lying Down

— Transmutation through the Elements

— Chimes, Singing Bowls, Flutes, Gongs, Drums and more…

— Guided Meditation Example (yoga Nidra)

— Integration Strategies

— Hygiene for Healers

— Ethical Considerations and Waivers

Learning to facilitate a sound bath is one of the most important skills you develop through this course. There are many ways to do it, depending on your instrument collection, vocal training, spiritual background and overall approach to this craft. In this episode, Adrian masterfully demonstrates how to use a wide variety of instruments to create a sound journey designed to take participants on a profound inner meditation. Whether you watch the episode to observe how he uses instruments, or lie down and close your eyes to relax and receive the experience as a sound bath participant, there is lots to be gained from studying this full-length, uninterrupted demonstration.

What we'll cover:

— How to Introduce a Sound Bath

— Yoga Nidra (Conscious Relaxation)

— Inspiration for Instrument Combinations

— Hour-long Sound Bath Demonstration

“If you can walk, you can dance. If you can talk, you can sing.” — African Proverb

The voice is the first instrument. Learning to sing, while it is partly an artistic and technical craft to create beautiful things, is about empowering your authentic voice/self so you can be more fully and truly expressed.

You will learn vocal exercises and techniques to improve tone, volume control, range, clarity and power, as well as teachings related to the diet of the voice, and how to use your heart with your voice to connect with the throat chakra. Singing is deeply connected with creativity and communication.

The esophagus is one of the first parts of the human body that develops in utero. The physical, emotional, and psychological environment we are formed in can have a major impact on our ability to communicate and express ourselves freely.

This episode is committed to creating a safe space for you to connect with your voice, release fear and shame, and to realize that you have unique, powerful, and healing vibrations inside of you. Through vocal exercises and mantras, you will connect with the diaphragms, muscle groups, and energy centers of the body involved in producing sound. We will increase our awareness and control of these areas, and realize how clear and authentic self-expression can strengthen and improve our communication in all areas of life.

What we'll cover:

— Essential Vocal Anatomy

— Psychology of the Voice

— Relevance of the Throat Chakra

— Posture and Breath Considerations

— Works for all Genders and Voice Ranges

— Vocal Warm-Ups

— Useful Vocal Exercises

— Develop Pitch Control (singing “in tune”)

— Exercises to Enhance Breath Support

— Major and minor scale exercises

— Solfege (Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So, La, Si/Ti, Do)

Archaeologically, the flute is among the oldest instruments known to humanity, with mammoth bone ivory flutes dating back over 40,000 years. A wide variety of flutes are found throughout the world, making it one of the most widespread sound healing instruments.

Learning to play the flute is a powerful way to connect with the breath. At once meditative and healing, oxygenation also provides a range of benefits for the brain and the entire physical body.

Learn breath control and fingerings for a variety of traditional flutes from around the world, such as Native American flutes, bansuri, quena, shakuhachi, overtone flutes and more. Message us to find out if we can help with your particular flute.

What we'll cover:

— Breath Control Exercises

— Learn Fingerings for Native American Style Pentatonic Flutes

— Hear a Variety of Flutes from Around the World for Inspiration

— Learn to Improvise on a Native American Style Flute

— Learn How to Apply Rhythm to the Flute

Note: Native American Style Flutes can be purchased through the Sonic Institute. We carry a rotating stock of exquisite hand-made bamboo flutes from Master craftsmen in Peru. Contact us at info@sonicinstitute.com for more information.

Rhythm is fundamental to music. The definition of a melody is: notes over time (M=N/T). Understanding how to navigate time is one of the most important steps you can take on your musical journey. In this episode, you will learn important theory and practical exercises to develop functional rhythmic skills and mastery of essential concepts.

What we'll cover:

— Essential Music Theory related to Rhythm

— Time Signatures

— Tempo

— Learn to Use and Practice with a Metronome

— Understand How to Apply Rhythms to a Variety of Instruments

— Clapping and Stepping Exercises

— Guided Audio Exercises

There are countless instruments available to the modern-day sound healer. Today, you have unprecedented access to instruments from around the world. In this episode, you will encounter a wide variety of instruments commonly found in the sound healing world. This episode also features an immersive audio meditation to experience a variety of spatial effects and frequencies these instruments can produce.

What we'll cover:

— Instrument Properties

— Spatial Awareness

— Bells

— Chimes

— Crystal Instruments

— Rainsticks, Shakers, Rattles and Leaves

— Gongs

— Singing Bowls

— Tuning Forks

— Xylophone

— Other fun goodies…

Experience is a great teacher. One of the benefits of learning from an experienced practitioner is exposure to real-world reflections from a person who has walked the path. In this episode, Adrian shares stories and insights from over 20 years in the music world, including his extensive encounters with indigenous cultures, initiatic training and while on pilgrimage.

What we'll cover:

— What is the difference between musical performance and sound healing?

— How do you ethically source musical instruments?

— How can science and spirituality be united through music?

— How do you deal with doubt and letting go?

— How is sound and music used in other cultures?

— Why is lifestyle important to a sound healer?

— How should someone prepare for a sound healing experience?

— How should a student get started offering sessions to people?