SOUNDS OF HEALING: A Physician Reveals the Therapeutic Power of Sound, Voice, and Music
Mitchell Gaynor, M.D.
Broadway Books / Random House, 1999 ISBN 0-7679-0265-3 (hardbound)
Mitchell Gaynor is Director of Medical Oncology at the Strang-Cornell Cancer Prevention Center of New York Hospital. For a decade he has treated cancer patients using sound as a complimentary therapy in the form of chanting, toning, music, and crystal bowls. In this important new book, heavily footnoted and referenced, he describes his unusual techniques and the remarkable results. This is certainly one of the most important books on healing mind and body with sound to appear this decade. Very highly recommended.
INTRODUCTION TO THE MUSICAL BRAIN - Don Campbell
MMB Music, 1982,1993 ISBN 0-918812-28-3 (pbk)
RHYTHMS OF LEARNING: creative tools for developing lifelong skills
- both by Don G. Campbell and Chris Brewer
Zephyr Press, 1991 ISBN 0-913705-59-4 (pbk)
Two brilliant works on music and learning, describing and explaining recent findings in brain research. Many good suggestions for the use of music and sound in everyday life as well as in classroom and therapy settings. These are readable, accessible, and enjoyable introductions to how brain, ear, and sound join to effect health.
THE ROAR OF SILENCE: healing powers of breath, tone, and music
- Don Campbell
Theosophical Publishing House, 1989 ISBN 0-8356 0645-7 (pbk)
Filled with specific ideas for individual activities using sound and tone as pathways to inner transformation. Campbell has also recorded lots of wonderful ambient music albums, and is a delightful seminar leader. There are companion cassettes available for this book.
THE HEALING ENERGIES OF MUSIC - Hal Lingerman
Quest Books, 1995 ISBN 0-8356-0722-4 (pbk)
Lingerman is a music therapist and teacher, and his book presents a wealth of information and resources for choosing music to enhance well-being, temperament, health, and the quality of your daily life. Click here or on Hal's name above to visit his new website!
SOUNDING THE INNER LANDSCAPE: music as medicine - Kay Gardner
Caduceus Publications, 1990 ISBN 0-9627200-3-8 (pbk)
A sensitive and well-written book by a gifted and well-known musician and teacher. Lots of specific how-to information as well as eloquent theoretical discussion. The focus of the book is primarily music therapy and the psychology of music, but it is very useful to anyone interested in music and spirituality. Gardner also includes exercises, and ideas for creating healing music with a myriad of musical ideas and principles.
THE BOOK OF SOUND THERAPY: heal yourself with music and voice
- Olivea Dewhurst-Maddock
Fireside Books/Simon and Schuster, 1993 ISBN 0-671-78639-3 (pbk)
A beautiful book to look at and read, and equally lucidly written. Sections include "Self-exploration through sound", "Sounds for meditation", and "Healing with sound", among others. Splendid explanations of the nature of sound. A bonus in this book are the illustrations, many in color, and many color photos. A lovely book.
SACRED SOUNDS: transformation through music and word - Ted Andrews
Llewellyn Publications, 1993 ISBN 087542-018-4 (pbk)
A fine and eloquent book by a master of spiritual techniques. Lots of practical advice combined with in-depth background information about sound and spiritual growth.