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About Solisten
Solisten® is the portable application of Tomatis sound training, which is designed by the originators of the Tomatis® Method and the Tomatis Electronic Ear. It is the only portable, digital device that offers the true and original Tomatis® work. The programs provide the renowned Tomatis Effect through the use of sophisticated electronic functions including gating, delay and precession. The proprietary preprogrammed music uses filtered levels, and bone and air conduction established by Dr. Tomatis.
The Tomatis Method
Alfred Tomatis, MD, was an Otolaryngologist (Ear Nose and Throat Specialist) whose scientific training and drive to help his patients led him to develop the aptly named Electronic Ear and the Tomatis Method. Dr. Tomatis developed the Electronic Ear, a device for training the ear for optimal listening. With the information that he assessed from his listening tests, the speaking voice, chant and the music of Mozart is then filtered through the Electronic Ear. This enabled him to exercise and literally train the ear to listen more efficiently. Together they delivered the improvements he was seeking. The complete program of the Tomatis Method (a program of auditory integration) requires a minimum of 60 hours of listening, using the sophisticated equipment available in accredited Tomatis Centers.
Now, with Solisten, the Tomatis Effect, the essence of Dr. Tomatis discoveries, is available for the first time in a portable device that you can use in your home or office.
How Can You Use Solisten?
Solisten is an integrated package of advanced training, the Solisten device, professional headphones and customized programs employing the music of Mozart. Because it is a powerful program of auditory stimulation it is made available to qualified helping professionals. “Solisten Qualified Licensees” as they are designated provide the auditory integration program to their clients. There are certain professions that most benefit from sound training programs. Some of these are:
- Psychologists
- Life & Executive Coaches
- Occupational Therapists
- Physical Therapists
- Audiologists
- Speech Therapists or Pathologists
- Special Education Teachers
- Medical Doctors
- Alternative Physicians such as homeopaths, naturopaths, or chiropractors
- Musicians and Music Teachers
- Neurofeedback Providers
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The Research
There is a large and ongoing volume of research, case studies and articles that provide extensive examples of the applications and successes of the Tomatis Method (www.TomatisAssociation.org).
Please see Ricochet Online Journal (www.ricochet-onlinejournal.org) the professional, peer reviewed journal of Tomatis Consultants for additional research.
Our Resources page gives a sampling of articles and research.
How Does the Solisten Program Work?
A Solisten Qualified Licensee (SQL) will first evaluate your needs and develop a special program for you. The program is taken in your home or office for two phases of 15 days each. Each day you listen for two consecutive hours. After a break of 3-4 weeks, you listen for another 15-day period of two consecutive hours a day. During this period, your SQL monitors your progress.
Every situation is unique. In many situations, the initial 60 hours are sufficient.
In some situations, continual listening may be necessary over a longer period of time to achieve greater goals and desires. This is determined together by the Solisten provider and client as his or her program progresses.
The Equipment
The equipment is state of the art, consisting of a digital player preloaded with music processed through the Tomatis Electronic Ear and professional headphones that provide both air and bone conduction to accurately produce the Tomatis Effect.
The equipment is easy to use.
What is the Training of the Solisten Qualified Licensee?
A Solisten Qualified Licensee (SQL) has in-depth training and understanding of the work of Dr. Tomatis. SQLs are trained to recognize individual needs and to choose the specific programs based on the needs of their clients. SQLs, before being trained, are required to have the educational credentials and relevant experience in order to be accepted by Solisten LLC.
Find out how to become an SQL or find a provider in your area.
Are There Differences between the Tomatis Method and Solisten?
Yes and no. Both provide the renowned Tomatis Effect. Tomatis developed specific functions in the Electronic Ear that provide gating and two delays processed through the EE and relayed through special headphones with bone and air conduction. The result of these programmed and combined functions is called the Tomatis Effect.
Dr. Tomatis began his work with individuals, working with their voices. He invented the Electronic Ear to strengthen speech and voice quality. While the Tomatis Method offers active voice work, Solisten obtains the renowned Tomatis Effect without active work and voice recordings.
Solisten begins with an initial interview and screening. It does not require the Tomatis Listening Test which allows you as an SQL to serve people who live out of town, providing a means for clients to benefit from Solisten at a distance from your office.