Have you ever created the perfect melody or song in a dream? Or maybe you composed a complete symphony or an amazing solo? Imagine that you could create those "perfect dream moments" anytime you want. Imagine there is a process so powerful that you … [Read more...]
Hypnotic Influence Part 1: Review and Exercises
A. The most crucial part of effective communication is: Proper grammar Asking questions Having charisma Establishing an outcome B. Hypnosis is: New Age mumbo-jumbo Bypassing the critical mind The Beta state A Pill C. Hypnotic … [Read more...]
Sensory Acuity Exercises: Acuity Stretch
Sit in a public place where you can see and hear other people interacting (restaurants or coffee shops are perfect). Watch their interactions and try to determine from their nonverbal communication the subject matter of their interactions. Does the … [Read more...]
Sensory Acuity Exercises: Olfactory/Gustatory Acuity
During your morning meal, eat as you would normally, noticing what you see, hear, feel, taste, and smell. For your second meal, prepare the meal as you would normally but when you sit down to eat, keep your eyes closed until you've finished. Notice … [Read more...]
Sensory Acuity Exercises: Auditory Acuity
While talking on the telephone today, notice the qualities of each caller's voice. Is their voice high or low pitched, loud or soft? Write down as many characteristics as you are able to discern and then compare the qualities of each caller (You can … [Read more...]
Sensory Acuity Exercises: Visual Acuity
Sometime today, preferably during a quiet moment, look out across a familiar outdoor scene. Maybe your back yard or the view from your office window. Notice any small movements in your field of vision and focus in on the movement. What do you see? … [Read more...]
Sensory Acuity Exercises: Kinesthetic Acuity
The next time you take a shower, pause to notice how the water feels against your body. Notice the temperature, water pressure, whether the spray is sharp or gentle, and how the water feels as it rolls off your body. Notice if these feelings are … [Read more...]
The Holy Six
My saxophone teacher at the University Of Pittsburgh, Dr. Nathan Davis, developed a series of exercises he called, "The Holy Six." Each exercise has a practical musical application and also builds fundamental technique. Holy Six #1 is a series of … [Read more...]