the sonic sound lab ⋆｡°✩
hosted by moonabi
sonic sound labs are auditory experiences that invite audiences to explore the connection between deep listening and creative wholeheartedness through sonic inspiration and support. Running between 60 min to 90 minutes, the lab experience can be tailored to specific events and spaces but typically include the following:
Introduction to Deep Listening (10 min)
Sound Experience, aka Deep Listening Practice (25-35 min)
Individual Creative Response & Reflection (15-25 min)
Small Group Sharing and/or Large Group Discussion (10-20 min)
We may incorporate mindfulness practices (inspired by mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques) as well as the work of Pauline Oliveros (based on the practice of Deep Listening).
Want to bring a sonic sound lab to your community or event? Get in touch.
What is Deep Listening?
“For me Deep Listening is a life long practice. The more I listen the more I learn to listen. Deep Listening involves going below the surface of what is heard, expanding to the whole field of sound while finding focus. This is the way to connect with the acoustic environment, all that inhabits it, and all that there is....
We open in order to listen to the world as a field of possibilities and we listen with narrowed attention for specific things of vital interest to us in the world. Through accessing many forms of listening we grow and change whether we listen to the sounds of our daily lives, the environment or music. Deep Listening takes us below the surface of our consciousness and helps to change or dissolve limiting boundaries.
Deep Listening is a birthright for all humans.”
References:
FAQs on MSBR (Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction), Center for Mindfulness
About Deep Listening, Center for Deep Listening
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