Trainings in Washington:

www.acutonics.com: the Acutonics System, developed by Donna Carey and Marjorie de Muynck is an energy-based non invasive treatment that uses tuning forks to be applied on acupuncture and acupressure points to support the body's natural frequencies. Check out their professional training as well as Tuning Forks for sale.

www.mhtp.org: The Music for Healing and Transition Program is a course of study which prepares musicians to serve the ill and/or dying, and all those who may benefit, by providing live music as a service to create healing environments.

www.musictherapy.org: The American Music Therapy Association offers the most recognized professional certification nationwide. In WA alone, music therapists practice in over 36 facilities including hospitals, retirement homes, nursing facilities, preschools, public & private schools etc.

www.openearcenter.com: Pat Moffit Cook of Bainbridge Island, WA provides Open Ear Center info regarding her trainings for Sound Healers as well as offerings for sound healing, both in WA and internationally. The Tomatis Method as well as Cross-cultural Trainings and The Listening Program are available. Check out info regarding The Open Ear Journal.

www.tomkenyon.com: Tom Kenyon is a sound healer, teacher, writer and leading researcher in the field of Psychoacoustics. He founded ABR (Acoustic Brain Research) to study the connection between sound and brain states. His book, "Brain States", develops his theories and research as well as different meditational and therapeutic approaches to altering brain states. Kenyon recorded several CD's and leads annual sound healing trainings in Washington.

Trainings outside Washington:

www.advancedbrain.com: Advanced Brain Technologies, LLC (ABT) combines extensive clinical experience with an understanding of the current research in music and the neurosciences to create innovative products that enhance health, learning and productivity. A professional training called "The Listening Program" is offered to help people with listening, sensory, and auditory processing issues, learning and attention difficulties, language problems, or delays in development. Find also information about the Sound Health Series, Music for Babies CD's and the Brain Builder Program.

www.CIPsychoAcoustics.com: Based in San Francisco, CA, Globe Institute offers a complete Certificate Program in PsychoAcoustics and Sound Healing and -- the study of the effect of sound on human beings physiologically, psychologically, emotionally and spiritually. The College provides a 4 month Certificate Program and will soon be offering a complete Associates Degree.

www.harmonicworld.com: David Hykes is the founder of Harmonic Chant, a global sacred music based on the natural harmonic of sound, voice and listening. He has recorded several CD's which beautifully demonstrate the art of harmonic chant, as learned from the ancient traditions of Tibet, Mongolia and Tuva. Check also his Harmonic Awareness seminars.

www.healingsounds.com: Jonathan Goldman is a pioneer in the field of sound healing and harmonics. His book, "Healing Sounds" is a great basic book to understand what sound healing is, how to get started with Toning or Harmonic Chanting. He is also the creator of numerous recordings including "Ultimate Om", "Chakra Chants" etc. Check out his seminars and Summer Sound Intensive.

www.saintpatrick.org: The Chalice of Repose Project developed by Therese Schroeder-Sheker is a unique end-of-life patient care program and a graduate level school of music-thanatology in Missoula, Montana.

www.shreemaa.org: Shree Maa is an Indian saint who teaches the meaning and practice of Mantra Chanting. Her ashram is located in North California.

www.tama-do.com: Leading sound researcher, Fabien Maman is the founder of The Academy of Sound, Color and Movement, a global network of students and sound healers. Maman has conducted some invaluable research on the effect of sound on cancer cells. Intensives are regularly taught in Malibu, CA or in the South of France.

www.thecenteroflight.net: The Center of Light Institute of Sound Healing and Shamanic Studies in Vermont, provides training in the art of sound healing as a therapeutic practice, studies and in depth experiential practice through its shamanic Earth Mysteries School, personal workshops incorporating esoteric studies and meditation practices with the deeply moving and transformative power of Sacred Sound Transmissions, and private healing therapies utilizing Sacred Sound, spiritual counseling, and shamanic practice.

www.thenakedvoice.com: Chloe Goodchild's work with voice and movement seeks to find the naked voice, that voice beyond time and place which is the spirit singing the singer. She is the creator and director of the Global Mantra Choir, which brings the sounds and reality of peace into areas of conflict such as Belfast and Kosovo. She teaches at Hollyhock, BC as well as Oregon and Washington.

Research:

www.cymaticsource.com: Hans Jenny, a Swiss scientist was the first to demonstrate the effects of sound upon organic matter. His work called Cymatics is essential to understand how sound creates form and how changing frequencies affect form at a cellular level. His book "Cymatics: A Study of Wave Phenomena" documents 14 years of experiments using sound to excite powders, pastes and liquids into flowing forms.

www.healingmusic.org: The Healing Music Organization is a group dedicated to the promotion of sound healing. The website offers a number of services to the public, including, links to practitioners, a calendar of national events, reviews of websites and literature, etc. This is a great starting point for information on the web regarding sound and music healing.

www.khaldea.com/rudhyar/mt/: Dane Rudhyar was a leading Astrologer who also did a large amount of research in music based on his love of Indian Music. This website features a fully readable online edition of Rudhyar's highly regarded book "The Magic of Tone and The Art of Music".

www.mozarteffect.com: Don Campbell is a composer, musician, sound therapist, founder of the Institute for Music, Health and Education in Boulder CO. His famous book "Mozart Effect: Tapping the Power of Music to Heal the Body" draws from his extensive knowledge and research into the field of sound.

www.sound-remedies.com: Joshua Leeds, educator and author of two great books "Sonic Alchemy" and "The Power of Sound" is also a highly acclaimed producer of psycho-acoustic soundtracks. His website offers selected products from psycho-acoustically-oriented companies, including Advanced Brain Technologies, Applied Music & Sound, Brain/Mind research, Healing Healthcare Systems, MindWorks for Children, The Monroe Institute and more.

www.tomatis.com: Dr. Alfred Tomatis laid the groundwork for a new multi-disciplinary science called Audio-Psycho-Phonology (APP). It explains "why the way we listen" has a profound impact on almost all aspects of our being. In the early 50's, Dr. Tomatis also discovered that listening problems are the root cause of many learning problems. Find out more about this fascinating research.

Artists/ Performers:

Ancient Sounds Performance Ensemble: Gary Leatham, the founder of this World Ethnic music group offers inspiring, heart-felt music, typically with ethnic world and meditative new age themes. The blend of ancient instruments like Native American & World flutes, didgeridoos, percussion combined with vocals, piano, synth or bass will take you into a journey through space and time, a rich experience of various musical styles and flavors. You will hear lyrics in English, Swedish, French, Rumi inspired or joyfully improvised, reflecting the origin of the vocalists and the intention to open our ears and hearts to the beautiful diversity of the sounds of the world.

www.ginasala.com: Gina Sala's love of the human voice has taken her to stages, living rooms, and huts throughout much of the world. She has performed at the US Pentagon, the US Capital, the United Nations, and most recently finished a contract as principal singer for Cirque du Soleil's "O". She is a director of Sound Healers of Washington and regularly teaches and performs in the Seattle area.

www.jamestwyman.com: James Twyman is a "Peace Troubadour"who has a reputation for drawing millions of people together in prayer to influence events of world crisis. In 1995 he had an experience in the mountains of Croatia that led to his best-selling book "Emissary of Light". He has also recorded several CDs that are distributed around the world.

www.mitendevapremal.com: Deva Premal and Miten's music explores the essence of love, devotion, and consciousness. The couple, who has been living and playing together for over 11 years, has toured the world and released a string of acclaimed CDs, including The Essence, Love is Space, Embrace and their latest release Satsang.

www.rhiannonmusic.com: Rhiannon is a vibrant singer composer and teacher who has been bringing her potent blend of jazz, world music, improvisation and storytelling to audiences for three decades. She is a founding member of Voicestra, an a capella ensemble with Bobby McFerrin. She teaches regularly at Hollyhock (British Columbia) and her CD "Flight" is a brilliant tool to get into vocal improvisation.

www.shantishivani.com: Shanti Shivani, performer and teacher brings the sacred traditions of Nada yoga and Dhrupad, the most ancient style of Hindustani classical vocal music, to the West. She brings a wealth of vocal, meditative and movement experience to her classes. She teaches regularly in the Seattle area.

Resources:

www.eastwestbookshop.com: East West Bookshop is the largest metaphysical bookstore in Seattle with a great choice of books and CDs about Sound Healing. East West also offers lectures, workshops and concerts all year round. Ask for their free brochure.

www.hollyhock.ca: is an international educational center located on Cortez Island, British Columbia. They offer a variety of programs and seminars, many of them from renowned Sound Healers. Ask for their free schedule of events.

www.lauralee.com is a web talk show hosted by Laura Lee featuring a vast number of interviews on metaphysical subjects including Sound Healing from different perspectives. You can listen to these interviews live or by picking your subject or author in the archives. Also books and videos on sale. This is a Washington based company.