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Directed by Pat Moffitt Cook, Ph.D., the Open Ear Center (OEC) is dedicated to educating the public and professional community in the use of crosscultural sound and music in healthcare, education and for spiritual health.
We offer a 14 month-long certificate program in therapeutic applications of cross-cultural sound and music, a 9 month spiritual health through music institute, national and international introductory and specialty weekend workshops, and day/evening seminars.
Each Spring and Fall, OEC provides unusual travel opportunities focused on music, culture and spirituality.
See our entire list of Scheduled Events, or review the listings, below.
| | | | Healing through Sound and Music | | OEC specializes in educating healthcare professionals and laypersons in the use of sound and music to facilitate the healing process. Our techniques have proven effective in the fields of health and education, and we continue to investigate new cross-cultural applications internationally each year. |
| | | OEC Listening Program | | One of our core programs, since 1994, is the Open Ear Listening Program (OELP) for children and adults. We provide both onsite and home-monitored auditory stimulation programs. We offer the Tomatis Method and the Listening Fitness Training Programs (LiFT) and special audio-vocal and voice techniques for the reeducation of the ear. These programs benefit individuals with auditory processing and learning difficulties. Each program supports self-esteem and better communication skills. |
| | | Reference Library: Read Up, Free Downloads | | You can access a list of articles focusing on cross-cultural sound and music in healing and in education. They are available for download at no charge. Review our growing list of Publications for more information. |
| | | Online Store | | Relevant books, tapes, CDs and DVDs | | | Our online store provides a selection of CDs and books about auditory stimulation methods, music for healing, sacred chant and sound practices, and for varied healthcare needs.
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| | | Pat Moffitt Cook, Ph.D., Director | | Pat Moffitt Cook is a scholar, international teacher, clinician, author and pioneer in the research and application of cross-cultural sound and music in healing. Dr. Cook is available for seminars and speaking engagements. |
| Current Offerings | | Click on the Title of any Event to see detailed information | | |
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| Dallas & Houston, Texas | Open Ear Listening Programs (OELP) | | This is an on-going program |
| Bainbridge Island, WA | Open Ear Listening Programs (OELP) | | Affligem | Self-Health Through Cross-Cultural Healing Sound & Music | | Mustang Region, Nepal | Travel Intensive: Nepal-Mustang | | Bainbridge Island, WA | Spiritual Health through Sound and Music Institute Introductory Modules | | August 31 to September 14, 2009 |
| Turkey | Turkey | | September 18 to September 20, 2009 |
| Brussels | Self-Health Through Cross-Cultural Healing Sound and Music Centered-Therapies | | November 20 to November 22, 2009 |
| San Francisco, CA | The Tomatis Method Auditory Stimulation Programs and Cross-Cultural Healing Music | | Bainbridge Island, WA | Introduction to Cross-Cultural Music in Healing Methods: Weekend Workshop | | TBA Shortly | | TBA Shortly | | TBA Shortly |
| Bainbridge Island, WA | Therapeutic Applications of Cross-Cultural Musical Healing in Healthcare and Education (Level I) | | March 12 to March 14, 2010 |
| New York City, NY | Crosscultural Sound Healing | | March 26 to March 28, 2010 | | July 30 to August 1, 2010 | | October 22 to October 24, 2010 |
| Seattle, WA | Spiritual Health Through Sound and Music Institute | | Bainbridge Island, WA | Therapeutic Applications of Cross-Cultural Musical Healing in Healthcare and Education (Level II) |
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