The Listening Program®

What is it?

TLP’s clinically-proven approach gently trains the auditory system to accurately process sound.

When auditory perception is distorted—whether through illness, injury, developmental or other challenges—auditory processing problems can lead to academic, emotional, cognitive and social challenges, including problems with the following:

Attention and concentration
Listening
Speech and language
Memory
Communication
Social skills
Reading
Sensory integration
Self regulation
Physical balance and coordination
Vocal performance and musical ability

Whether you are interested in improving brain health for longevity, expanding your own abilities or helping someone you care about, The Listening Program® can make a significant difference.

The Listening Program® is an easy-to-use, cost effective, portable method that can bring about lasting change.

How can something that seems so simple—listening to psychoacoustically modified classicalmusic—actually impact a wide range of abilities, such as reading, communication, learning and memory? Numerous studies worldwide, including research at the University of Sheffield, provide empirical evidence that substantiate The Listening Program’s efficacy. And while that affirms The Listening Program’s credibility, for many the question remains,How does The Listening Program® work?

The Listening Program®'s psychoacoustically modified music and patent-pending production techniques are designed to stimulate, or "exercise" the different functions of the auditory processing system. This enables the brain to better receive, process, store and use the valuable information provided through the varied soundscapes in our lives such as music, language and the environment in which we live.

So the question becomes...how can we overcome auditory processing challenges—moving from a “disorganized” to an “organized” system?

Certain classical music, like that of Mozart, Haydn and Vivaldi, has specific structure, producing soundwaves in organized patterns. Within these patterns are vital elements including time, frequency and volume. When listening to music, the ear is receiving the musical sound waves—waves that arrive in different frequencies, measured in Hertz (Hz). These frequencies stimulate the brain, and thus affect different functions of the mind and body.

Specific Frequencies for Specific Functions

The Listening Program® combines decades of clinical research in several fields, including neurology, physiology, psychoacoustics, auditory processing, music theory and more. The method builds on the work of respected leaders in these fields, such as ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician Alfred A. Tomatis, M.D. (1920-2001). Among other discoveries, Dr. Tomatis helped identify the relationship between certain sound frequencies and their effect on functions of the mind and body. A simplified explanation of Dr. Tomatis’ findings shows that certain bands, or zones, of sound frequencies affect different abilities:

Zone One Sensory Integration (lower frequency sounds)	Balance Rhythm Coordination Muscle Tone Body Awareness Sense of Direction Laterality Right/Left Discrimination
Zone Two Speech and Language(mid and higher frequency sounds)	Memory Concentration Attention Speech Language Vocal Control
Zone Three High Spectrum (higher frequency sounds)	Energy Intuition Ideas Ideals Spirituality Creativity Auditory Cohesion

TLP is designed to address these zones, systematically providing auditory stimulation that, when customised for listeners by TLP Providers, can help improve their ability to function in a number of ways:

Sensory Integration
Targets the first zone (lower frequencies) to stimulate functions such as balance, coordination, motor skills and more.

Full Spectrum
Provides a kind of overall "organising" experience.

Speech & Language
Emphasises the mid to higher frequencies to stimulate the brain's abilities for memory, attention, vocal control and more.

High Spectrum
Focuses on the higher frequencies that impact creativity, intuition, energy and more.

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Auditory Processing problems are common in people with dyslexia, learning disabilities, ADHD and autistic spectrum disorders

The basic building blocks of auditory processing are trained using the fundamentals of music – frequency, volume and timing.

Auditory processing problems can lead to academic, social and emotional challenges.

The listening program is affordable, portable, enjoyable and effective.