COMMUNING WITH MUSIC: Practicing the Art of Conscious Listening

Through the ages, music has proven to be one of the few common links that connects humanity despite language barriers or cultural influences. The purpose of music could then be considered a medium of communication that has evolved into an art form where individuals outwardly express an inner rhythm by means of everything from a solo chant to a symphonic orchestra or choir.

From a listeners standpoint though, without a trained ear, the pleasure attained from music is based solely on personal ...