Udemy - Better Living Through Listening

What you'll learn
Understand the effects and benefits of ambient music
Understand how to achieve the benefits of listening to ambient music
Have a basic understanding of how ambient music is created
How to implement a personal listening practice
Requirements
An interest in mindfulness, meditation, relaxation and/or ambient music
Description
Why do people enjoy listening to ambient music so much? Whether it comes in the form of a "sound bath" or a recording by someone such as Brian Eno, listening to ambient music is a therapeutic and even religious experience for people regardless of their background or other musical tastes. It's different from listening to music. It's not catchy or entertaining; in fact, it's quite the opposite and that's where its power lies. In Better Living Through Listening we examine the nature of ambient music, why it affects us the way it does and how it can be a gateway to a stronger relationship with your own mind. You'll also be equipped to go beyond simply listening to it and actively pursue the ambient listening experience in your daily life with an intentional listening practice. Along the way, we'll learn a bit about the world of experimental music, the nature of reality and even a primer on how ambient music is created, so that no matter what your starting point is, you can emerge from the course with a fuller understanding of the world around and within you, and how to maintain a strong perspective by being a good listener.
Overview
Section 1: An Introduction to Ambient Music
Lecture 1 Introduction
Lecture 2 What is Ambient Music?
Lecture 3 Deep Listening
Lecture 4 Making Ambient Music 101-1: Introduction & Space
Lecture 5 Making Ambient Music 101-2: Time, Tone & Sampling
Section 2: Better Living Through Listening
Lecture 6 What is Sound?
Lecture 7 What is Listening?
Lecture 8 What is Reality?
Lecture 9 Who Are You?
Lecture 10 Synesthesia
Lecture 11 Field Trip: Soundwalk
Lecture 12 Avoid These Sonic Scams
Lecture 13 The Sound of Silence
Section 3: Conclusion
Lecture 14 Conclusion
Lecture 15 Bonus Lecture: Let's Stay in Touch!
Anyone who wants to enjoy a better relationship with their mind
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