The OptimaLearning Classics include the following Album Series: Baroque Music to Empower Learning & Relaxation;
Music for Optimal Performance; Music for Imagination & Creativity; and Mozart and Baroque Music.
Since time immemorial people
have known that music exerts profound impact on body, mind
and soul. The pioneering work of the renowned Bulgarian psychiatrist
Georgi Lozanov, M.D., in the mid 20th century brought amazing
new insights on the use of certain types of classical music
for super memory and productivity. (Superlearning 2000, Ostrander
and Schroeder, 2000).
Ivan Barzakov
Ph.D., a leading instructor for Lozanov in Bulgaria, updated
and expanded these techniques after emigrating to the U.S.A.,
incorporating recent brain research into his OptimaLearning®
system.
OptimaLearning Classics provide
music for optimal brain stimulation and receptivity for either
concentration and performance or relaxation. Two carefully
crafted techniques are offered the listener: Reading with
Music (RWM) and Music for Optimal Receptivity and Concentration
(MORC).
The OptimaLearning Classic
CDs provide uniquely sequenced excerpts of great
classical music compositions — sequenced by tempo, key, pitch,
instrumentation and themes — to stimulate your brain in specific
ways. Essential in OptimaLearning Classics is the CONTRAST
AND COMPLEMENTATION of movements — SLOW
and FAST — which both Dr. Lozanov and
Dr. Barzakov found, after 30 years of research, to produce
maximum effect.
Using the "Music for Optimal
Receptivity and Concentration" (MORC) technique with
these specialized music backgrounds, you simply listen before
or during your study, or work; or in daily life for relaxation
or healing. The Reading with Music (RWM) technique
provides a more advanced process for accelerating memory and
recall. All OptimaLearning albums combine beautiful music
with written instructions about how and when to use each selection
most effectively. These OptimaLearning techniques combine
specially sequenced music with focused methods of use to yield
optimal receptivity and concentration.
The integrity of the music remains
intact. There are absolutely no subliminal suggestions nor
instructions, and no change of frequencies. It is the same
music created by the genius of Bach, Vivaldi, Corelli, Berlioz,
Debussy and many others.
Through these OptimaLearning
techniques, the inherent harmonies and structures within the
music (rhythm, melody, dynamics, etc.) are being synchronized
with specific neurophysiological mechanisms of the brain to
release dormant energy and optimally stimulate the brain and
mind. The end result is significantly enhanced learning or
teaching, thinking and creativity, as well as work performance,
relaxation and well-being.
The written text gives the listener
concise information about the impact of these techniques on
the mind of listeners. Music selections and their particular
sequence augment the effect of the music itself. You will
experience how the conscious mind (cognitive perception) empowers
the "non-conscious" (direct musical perception).
You will also feel how the beauty of great music unites with
the neurophysiological stimulation of the newly created sequences
for optimal enjoyment and multiple benefits.
The OptimaLearning Classics Library
consists of three types of albums:
Baroque Music for Learning & Relaxation (3 albums)
Music for Imagination & Creativity (2 albums)
Mozart and Baroque Music (1 album)
To learn more about how to use this music and
the results that others have achieved, see the Readings
on this site. Also check out our instructional
video on Reading with Music.
OptimaLearning Classics Album Notes
#301 OptimaLearning Classics Baroque Music for Learning &
Relaxation
Volume 1 - CD
Especially selected music by Pachelbel, Handel, Corelli, Locatelli, Vivaldi
Sequenced for maximum benefit with written step-by-step instructions for using this music
for:
Memory . Comprehension . Test Taking
Preparation .
Problem Solving .
Reducing Stress & Energizing . Healing
Baroque music with its unique rhythmic structure
and stability is particularly conducive to memory, productivity
and healthy, stress-free environments. This 65 minute compact disc consists
of carefully researched selections of Baroque composers that
have been specially sequenced to give you optimal results.
Tracks 1-6: Selection
of predominantly slow movements for learning terminology, facts,
figures, technical data and language vocabulary, with high retention.
Facilitates test taking and problem solving. Good for brief
presentations and storytelling. Promotes relaxation and healing.
Tracks 7-11: Excerpts from
Vivaldi concerti with an energizing diversity of movements.
Excellent for storing narrative texts, concepts and professional
materials in the long-term memory and for easy recall. Helps
generate ideas in writing and problem solving.
#302 OptimaLearning Classics
Baroque Music for Learning & Relaxation
Volume 2 - CD
Especially selected music by Corelli, Albinoni
Sequenced for maximum benefit with written step-by-step instructions for using this music for:
Teaching . Training
. Presentations . Energizing .
Studying
. Test Taking . Relaxing . Healing
Detailed instructions for Dr. Barzakov's
Reading with Music® (RwM) Technique, including how to use
for STORYTELLING, INTRODUCING NEW IDEAS or KEY CONCEPTS, and
REINFORCING OR SUMMARY
Baroque music with its unique rhythmic structure
and stability is particularly conducive to memory, productivity
and healthy, stress-free environments. This 60 minute compact disc consists
of carefully researched selections of Baroque composers that
have been specially sequenced to give you optimal results.
Tracks 1-2: The famous
adagio in G minor (originated in part by Albinoni and completed
for organ and orchestra in 1945 by Giazotto) with its pronounced
anticipatory nature and restatement of melody encourages encoding
of information. Excellent for memory and comprehension. Use
for study, test taking, relaxation, healing.
Tracks 3-6: The strong
contrapuntal style of Corelli's concerti especially supports
the Reading with Music technique. Use for any type of
presentation, teaching, training, storytelling. Also very good
for mood shifting and energizing.
#303 OptimaLearning Classics Baroque Music to Empower Learning & Relaxation
Volume 3 - CD
Especially selected music by Bach, J.S., Albinoni, Corelli, Handel, Locatelli, Marcello , Vivaldi,
sequenced for maximum benefit with written step-by-step instructions for using this music
for:
Studying . Teaching . Test Taking
. Problem-Solving .
Decision Making . Stress Reduction . Exercise . Healing
Detailed instructions for Dr. Barzakov's
Reading with Music (RwM) Technique, including how to use
for STORYTELLING, INTRODUCING NEW IDEAS or KEY CONCEPTS, and
REINFORCING OR SUMMARY
Baroque music with its special rhythmic structure
and stability is particularly conducive to higher levels of
memory, performance and productivity. It also creates a healthy,
relaxing environment and its intrinsic harmonies stimulate convalescence.
This 60 minute cassette or compact disc consists of carefully
researched excerpts from some of the finest Baroque masters'
compositions that have been contrasted and complemented in a
special way to ensure optimal results.
TRACKS 1-6:
Selection of predominantly slow movements to use while learning
terminology, facts, technical data, vocabulary, spelling words
or other materials. Also boosts problem solving and decision
making. Enhances presentations and storytelling. Conducive to
relaxation. Excellent for slow dance-like exercise, such as
tai chi, or for rehabilitation and healing.
TRACKS 7-10:
The marked contrapuntal style of the compositions especially
supports the Reading with Music technique. Use for any
type of presentation, teaching, training, storytelling. Excellent
for studying and exam preparation. Also very good for mood shifting,
energizing, healing.
#401, 402 Music for Optimal Performance temporarily unavailable
#501 OptimaLearning Classics. Music for Imagination & Creativity
Volume 1 - CD
Especially selected music by Wagner, Grieg, Ravel,
Dvorak, Smetana, sequenced for maximum benefit with written step-by-step instructions for using this music
for:
Imagination .
Intuition .
Contemplation .
Problem-Solving .
Decision Making .
Creative Solutions .
Coping With Crisis .
Overcoming Grief and Loss
Many Romantic and post-Romantic composers wrote
music with specific images in mind, to develop an idea, describe
a scene or create a mood. Called "program music,"
it fosters visualization, stimulates imagination, and empowers
contemplation. Its ability to tap deep emotion and inner strength
helps you cope with crises and overcome grief. In addition the
particular sequence on this CD facilitates problem
solving and engenders a flow of creativity and inspiration.
TRACKS 1-4:
Enhance intuition. Empower contemplation, meditation, introspection.
This unique sequence of musical compositions fosters effective
problem solving and decision making. Also excellent for coping
with crises in work and life, and especially for overcoming
grief and loss. (Use the whole sequence in order.)
TRACKS 5-8:
Stimulate vivid imagination and inspire creativity. Facilitate
moving from decision into action. Also very helpful in overcoming
crises (when preceded by TRACKS 1-4), and for successful completion
of the process of grief.
#502 OptimaLearning Classics Music for Imagination & Creativity
Volume 2 - CD
Especially selected music by Berlioz, Borodin, Debussy, Glinka, Scriabin.
Sequenced for maximum benefit with written step-by-step instructions for using this music
for:
Visualization & Inspiration for Artistic Endeavors
& Design .
Writing .
Problem Solving .
Shifting Moods .
Contemplation & Introspection Guided Imagery & Relaxation
Many Romantic and post-Romantic composers wrote
music with specific images in mind—to develop an idea,
describe a scene or create a mood. Called "program music,"
it fosters visualization, stimulates imagination, and empowers
contemplation. Its ability to tap deep emotion and inner strength
helps you cope with crises and overcome grief. In addition the
particular sequence on this CD facilitates problem
solving and engenders a flow of creativity and inspiration.
TRACKS 1-4:
Develop capacity to visualize. To be used for writing and artistic
endeavors. Also excellent in design and in problem solving.
Bring forth inspiration and mood shifting. For guided imagery
or contemplation, use Debussy only.
TRACKS 5-11:
Generate vivid images for storytelling, writing, artistic inspiration,
guided imagery. The diversity of compositions fosters a wide
range of imaginative and inventive abilities. Very good for
shifting mood and energy. Stimulates creativity.
#601 OptimaLearning Classics Mozart and Baroque Music to Empower Learning and
Performance
Volume 1 - CD
Especially selected music by Mozart, Bach, J.S., Vivaldi, Scarlatti. Sequenced for maximum benefit with written step-by-step instructions for using this music
for:
Analytical Reasoning .
Math .
Planning .
Organizing .
Systematizing .
Computer Work .
Memorizing Concepts, Data, Vocabulary, Spelling Words .
Calming .
Healing
University of California researchers at the Center
for Neurobiology of Learning and Memory have reported that students
raised their IQs, albeit temporarily, while listening to a Mozart
piano sonata before certain tasks. This music stimulates spatial
intelligence prior to mathematical tasks, analysis, organizing,
planning, systematizing, problem solving or computer work.
Essential in OptimaLearning Classics is
the way selected movements - SLOW and FAST - complement and
contrast each other to produce optimal brain stimulation. The
unique OptimaLearning SEQUENCE of compositions, tempos, keys
and themes results in multiple benefits.
This 60 minute compact disc contrasts
and complements the predominantly fast tempos of Mozart's piano
sonatas with a carefully researched selection of predominantly
slow Baroque music. The special rhythmic structure and stability
of Baroque music is particularly effective for higher levels
of concentration and memory, as well as for calming and healing.
Excellent for children and adults!
TRACKS 1-7:
The effortless simplicity and crystalline clarity of texture
of Mozart's music inspire the tasks of, organizing, clarifying
and planning. The melodic elegance and graceful structure of
his upbeat piano sonatas are both energizing and relaxing. Use
these tracks 10 minutes prior to any organizational or analytical
task, planning, lab or computer work or math studies.
TRACKS 8-14:
With their biologically supportive rhythm and marked calming
effect, these sequenced excerpts from Baroque composers are
excellent for learning terminology, facts, figures, formulas,
spelling words and vocabulary. Use these mostly slow movements
for summary and review with the Reading with Music technique
or to prepare mind and body for arduous performance or exam
taking. Perfect for relaxation and healing. They generate great
calming to help sleep or to enhance convalescence.
Parents and teachers find that TRACKS 8-14 have an especially calming effect on children and themselves.
This music helps distressed, restless children to relax. Great
before bedtime! Promotes restful sleep for all ages.
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