COMMUNING WITH MUSIC: Practicing the Art of Conscious Listening

Through the ages, music has proven to be one of the few common links connecting humanity despite language barriers or cultural influences, whether it takes form as a solo chant or a symphonic orchestra and choir. From a listener's standpoint though, without a trained ear, the pleasure attained from music is based solely on personal preference and taste in terms of what sounds "good" or feels gratifying and stirs the soul. Author Matthew Cantello believes the inherent value of music offers a...