Sonic Alchemy explains the principles of rhythm, resonance, entrainment, sonic neuro-technologies, and the ground-breaking work of Dr. Alfred Tomatis. Included are a dozen thought-provoking interviews with leading sound practitioners.
Sonic Alchemy explores how 'soundwork' improves health, learning, and productivity. By understanding how music and sound directly impact your body/mind, you can create empowering sonic environments. Whether you are a music lover, music maker, or healthcare practitioner, you will refer to the wisdom in these pages for inspiration, knowledge and personal application.
A dozen thought-provoking interviews with leading sound philosophers and practitioners are included. These people are defining the use of sound as a life-enhancing modality in our lives. Interviews and topics include Therese Schroeder-Sheker: Music for the Dying, Fred Schwartz, MD: Music as Anesthesia, Michael Jones: Intention and Music, Jeffrey Thompson, DC: Bio-Tuning, Tom Kenyon: Psychoacoustics, Vickie Dodd: Awakening the Amnesia of Wellness, Arthur Hull: The Power of the Drum, Janalea Hoffman: Entrainment, Jonathan Goldman: The Power of Harmonics, Michael Stevens: Light & Sound Machines, Molly Scott: Resonance Therapy, and Robert Gass: Chantmaster Extraordinaire.
Joshua Leeds is a composer, producer and sound researcher. He is one of few published authorities in the exciting new field of psychoacousticsthe study of the effects of music and sound on the human nervous system. Books include
Through a Dog's Ear (2008),
The Power of Sound (2001), and
Sonic Alchemy (1997). Musical credits span TV, film, stage, and radio.
Since 1991, Joshua has published 25+ feature magazine articles in America and Europe on music and sound in the healing arts, including the peer-reviewed American Journal of Acupuncture, Open Ear Journal, New Age Retailer, and Caduceus. He is the author of Sonic Alchemy: Conversations with Leading Sound Practitioners and Sound Affects: Harnessing the Power of Music & Sound.
Joshua is the director of Resonant Forte, a production company specializing in innovative audio products for health, learning, and productivity. This is accomplished by combining the science of psychoacoustics with classic masterworks performed by the award-winning musicians. Products are widely distributed in both consumer and therapeutic sectors. Collaborators include Louise L. Hay, Andrew Weil, MD, Bernie Siegel, MD, The Monroe Institute, The National Academy for Child Development, and others.
Joshua received a Bachelor of Arts in Music from The Union Institute. He continued to study a wide variety of musical genres, including jazz with The Grove School of Music in Los Angeles, classical composition at the Mannes Conservatory of Music in New York City, and psychoacoustics at The Union Institute in San Francisco.
Joshua Leeds resides in Marin County, CA.
Discography: 1986 Songs of Affirmation with Louise L. Hay. (Hay House), 1987 Gift of the Present with Louise L. Hay. (Hay House), 1987 Mondo Fandango. (Inner Song), 1989 Rhapsody. (Hay House), 1991 Safe Passage. (Inner Song), 1996 Masterworks. (The Monroe Institute), 1997 Eight Meditations for Optimum Health with Andrew Weil, MD. (Upaya Records), 1997 Thinking Music/Concentration. (Applied Sound), 1997 Thinking Music/Focus. (Applied Sound), 1997 A Baroque Garden. (The Monroe Institute), 1998 Sound Body, Sound Mind: Music for Healing with Andrew Weil, MD. (Upaya Records), 1998 Nutrient Sound Series/Sleep. (Applied Sound), 1998 Nutrient Sound Series/De-Stress. (Applied Sound), 1999 The Sound Health Series. (Advanced Brain Technologies), 1999 The Listening Program. (Advanced Brain Technologies), 1999 Thinking Music/Productivity. (Applied Sound), 1999 Nutrient Sound Series/Hearts of Calm. (Applied Sound), 1999 Meditations for Difficult Times with Bernie Siegel, MD. (Hay House), 1999 Getting Ready/Preparing for Surgery with Bernie Siegel, MD. (Hay House), 1999 Healing Relationships with Bernie Siegel, MD. (Hay House)
Additional information can be found at JoshuaLeeds.com.
