At INNER SOUND, we present our investigations spanning 20 years in our correspondence course that combines ancient music theory with twenty-first century science and technology.

You will learn about the history of sound healing used over the centuries in different cultures as well as the theory of how sound heals. Detailed tuition is also provided covering the principal elements of the INNER SOUND system, including assessment and listening programmes; guidance is provided.
 

Theory topics include:

VOLUME I

Introduction to course
- What is Music and Sound Therapy
- What is INNER SOUND
- How to use the 13 INNER SOUND CDs to facilitate learning the course material
- Certification Process for INNER SOUND Practitioner

Section 1 History of Music and Sound Therapy/Healing
- From the beginning of recorded history to the present
- History of INNER SOUND

Section 2 How Sound Heals
- Physics of sound
- Effect of sound on the biological functions of the body
- Effect of sound on the physiology of the body
- Effect of sound on the nervous system (Psycho-acoustics)
- Theory and function of emotions
- Effect of sound on the emotions
- Field theory
- Acoustic and electronically produced sounds
- Where different instruments resonate

Section 3 Elements of INNER SOUND
- 21 musical motifs and exercises
- 12 Life Themes and exercises
- INNER SOUND Tools for Self-Discovery titles and exercises

Section 4 Listening Programs
- What is an INNER SOUND Listening Program
- List of Themes and Symptoms for the Body, Mind, Emotions and Energetic
- List of INNER SOUND CDs
- List of Exercises for the INNER SOUND CDs
- Motifs and Life Themes

VOLUME II

Section 5 How to determine which music to use
- From Interview and observations
- From Iris Interpretation
- From Personal use

Section 6 How to Create a Listening Program
- INNER SOUND Interview Sheet
- Listening Program Worksheet
- Listening Program Instruction Sheet
- For Personal Transformation
- As a complement to other techniques and therapies

Section 7 Listening Goals
- Alleviate Symptoms
- Creation of an on-going process with music by the client

Section 8 Client/Practitioner Relationship
- How to describe the therapy process and listening goals to the client
- How to conduct an interview and session
- How to apply the music (Use of headphones and CD player)
- Code of ethics and professional attitude

Section 9 Equipment and Environment
- Sound Equipment
- Office Space

Section 10 Tests

Principal Elements of INNER SOUND:

The motifs and Life Themes used in the composition of all the INNER SOUND CDs; recommended listening exercises for specific CD's; training in the use of Inner Sound tuning forks; and an introduction to "Autophonetics" - a healing method that focuses on the voice.

Tuition is also provided in the development of the client/practitioner relationship; determining the most appropriate method of working with clients and how to combine sound therapy with other forms of therapy.
 

The "Sound Therapy and Healing through Music" course is set out in two volumes and includes 17 of the INNER SOUND CDs.

Students are required to enter into an evaluation process with the Course Director (Arden Wilken) that provides an ongoing assessment of personal development in conjunction with demonstrating an understanding of the information presented.