How Your Voice Reveals Intimate Secrets

When I’m tired - like this morning due to my daughter’s
overnight fever - the sound of my voice tells all. It sounded
hollow and sleepy. Then, just 45 minutes later, my morning
workout restored the energy in body, mind And voice.

That got me thinking about how powerful our voices are.

Every time we talk, the sound of our voice reveals our gender,
age, geographic background, emotional state, and our
relationship to the person we’re speaking to.

When someone calls you, you recognize them by their voice. But
you can also tell how they’re feeling, what kind of person they
are, and what they really mean – as opposed what they might be
saying. That even goes for strangers.

Even the tiniest fragments of how you say things reveals
subtle, or not so subtle clues about your current state of
mind. Which means that other people can ‘read’ your voice
pretty accurately.

That makes every voice an extraordinary instrument.

Speaking isn’t just a string of words. It’s also the 1000s of
ways those words can be said. How you say what you’re saying
reveals intimate details about you. The way I see you--and the
way I am seen by you—depends to a large degree on what we
hear in each other’s voices.

Just like posture. The way you stand and walk can reveal your
age, level of confidence, and health.

People gravitate towards voices that show enthusiasm, vitality,
and graciousness. A voice that sounds listless and dull isn’t
what I would call attractive. It’s actually unhealthy to listen
to.

A calm, confident way of speaking is a beautiful thing to hear.

Music has the same immediate effect on you. What you hear is
what you get. Tis why calming, positive music allows you to
access joy and rejuvenation easily and naturally. After you
listen, just watch how your voice changes. To hear the magic
happen, go check out The Secret Power of Words and Music
5 CD package.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

Uncovering Music Industry Secrets

Imagine for a moment watching a movie without music. The effect on you would be totally different, and change everything about your experience.

How does this “behind the scenes” music affects your mind?

Take a peek at what some of these producers/directors are asking for. What you’ll find is that music can target ANY emotion on the horizon. Specific emotions are asked for in each request.

Most of all, see how much of a target YOU, the Listener, are:

—INDUSTRIAL/CORPORATE BUSINESS INSTRUMENTALS that are positive and evoke intensity, productivity, victory, pride, etc. are needed by a NY based Production Company for use in corporate videos, TV, film, radio, and commercial productions.

—The Sound Designer for an upcoming ad campaign for one of the world's largest athletic shoe companies wants "organic, even lo-fi sounding" Instrumentals. Lyrically, the two main themes he's seeking are FREEDOM and INDIVIDUALITY. He's not looking for anything "too grand" -- rather, the idea that it's time to participate in athletics for individual reasons -- not to win or to compete against others -- but rather for the pure physical and mental enjoyment [and freedom] it brings. Sports for sports' sake.

—Huge Production Music Library/Publisher looking for master quality SCIENTIFIC/MEDICAL INSTRUMENTALS for use in TV, film, radio, corporate videos, commercials, etc. Pretty open musically, but think of tracks that convey quiet intensity (operating room scenes) to urgency (ambulance/emergency room) to positivity (research/laboratory scenes).

—LA-based Music Library wants tracks that can be used for scene transitions for shows found on cable channels such as A&E, Discovery, Travel, History, Learning, etc. So he's looking for music that could be classified as Tribal/Ethnic/Indigenous, Military, Science, Nature, Historic.

—An upbeat, fun, positive Modern Rock Song is needed for a new teen horror film. The song use is for a car scene -- the music will be coming from the car's radio -- so your song must be radio friendly. Also: this scene takes place in the year 2000, so don't submit songs that reference anything post-2000 [like a specific person, event, etc.]. The film's synopsis: Christy returns to her hometown years after a car accident that permanently injured her older sister. Haunted by the accident in which she was the driver, she learns that her worst nightmares have either come true — or are about to.

Got your attention, right? Now, check this out:

—It’s Official. Uplifting, Rejuvenation Music is Available Now. Get relaxed and recharged while driving, working, cooking, washing your car, or working out. Tranquility at your doorstep in two days. It's not to be missed.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

Recharge Your Brain in Minutes

After a busy month of moving back to our home I started dreaming about a tropical island getaway. Just a way of leaving the stress behind.

The islands will have to wait. Instead I tried a no less powerful approach to de-stressing.

Sound Breaks.

Can’t believe I haven’t done this before now.

I got out my iPod and I’m taking short 5 minute sound breaks as often as I need them. Outside, weather permitting.

Because of the extra mental and physical workload, my muscles were tensing up. Taking a short sound break takes my body from tight to loose in a very short time. Plus, the slow rhythm of the music I’m playing helps me focus on deep breathing – always a good thing.

Mozart works really well as does my Renewal CD that you get with my The Secret Power of Words and Music package. Any music that relaxes mind and muscles is what I am looking for.

Yesterday I mentioned Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel’s pre-game mind tonic – Pachelbel’s Canon in D. That’s perfect music for a sound break.

Here’s where to get it:

Search for ‘Karajan: Adagio’ on Amazon. You’ll get Pachelbel’s Canon, as well as Albinoni’s Adagio, Mozart, Bach and much more. It’s priceless music that you’ll want in your collection.

Next time you feel groggy in the afternoon, instead of pouring yourself another coffee, give music a try. Find the music that works best for you. It doesn’t have to be classical. As long as it activates AND relaxes you.

Like the music in my 5 CD package The Secret Power of Words and Music. You’ll never miss a beat again.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

What It Takes To Win the Heisman Trophy

A few days ago I received this anecdote from a reader who truly understands the great powers that music has on your mind and body.

The following great athlete is no exception. His listening habits helped him win the Heisman Trophy.

Tania,

I don't know if you ever followed college football at all, but the Florida Gators had a quarterback, Danny Wuerffel, who won the Heisman Trophy & National Championship in 1996. He also set the national record for career touchdowns. He wasn't the most gifted physical specimen and had a funny throwing motion, but he was a tremendous leader and was almost impervious to the pressure and chaos of a game. His pre-game ritual always involved listening to "Pachebel's Canon in D" several times over his headphones, and he carried that calm with him out onto the gridiron.

Thought you'd like to know that.

Dean D, Gainesville, FL

Thanks, Dean. That’s a priceless story about the power of classical music to prepare a great athlete for peak performance. Wuerffel’s listening habits must have helped him academically too, since he won numerous awards, honors, and accolades, and was named Academic All-American Player of the Year.

My experience of football was always on the sidelines – as an active music motivator. I played in the marching band at my high school. At that time Bobby Beathard was general manager of the Redskins, and his three sons attended the same school.

Those Redskin games I attended back then had something in common with most sporting events. They play music to get audience and athletes into a groove.

Athletes love celebration. What stirs your soul more than music does? Whether it’s the Olympics or a high school basketball game, there will always be a band playing music to get everyone on the same page.

When I compose music, I know which emotion will get triggered in you. I know, because it’s visceral. There’s no escape from the power of music . And that’s good news, because you control the play button.

Stop wondering whether this music stuff works. It’s time to discover the secrets of recharging your life.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

Five Reasons to Laugh Out Loud

You can forget about Prozac or St. John's Wort. A genuine smile increases the production of serotonin, also called the happy hormone.

I just read an incredible fact. Recent studies show that pre-school-aged children laugh up to 400 times a day, but by the time we become adults, we’re down to laughing only 17 times per day on average!

Laughing relaxes tense muscles, speeds more oxygen into your system and lowers your blood pressure. Plus it reduces food cravings and increases your threshold for pain.

Want to bond with someone? Then smile at them. Even 3 week old babies recognize smiling as a bonding behavior. It’s also a great remedy to turn another person's frown upside down.

Here are five great reasons to laugh a lot more:

• Your Hormones:
Laughing reduces the level of stress hormones like cortisol, adrenaline, dopamine and growth hormone. While it Increases the level of health-enhancing hormones like endorphins and neurotransmitters. Laughter also raises the number of antibody-producing cells and enhances the effectiveness of T cells. All this means a stronger immune system, as well as fewer physical effects of stress.

• Works Your Abs and Shoulders:
Try a good belly laugh for exercising your diaphragm, contracting your abs and even working out your shoulders, leaving muscles more relaxed afterward. Plus, it’s is a good workout for the heart.

• Physical Release:
Have you ever felt like you have to laugh or you’ll cry? Felt pretty good, right? That’s because laughter provides a physical and emotional release.

• Good Distraction:
The emotions and moods we experience directly effect our immune system. Laughter brings the focus away from anger, guilt, stress and negative emotions.

• Perspective:
Humor gives us a lighthearted perspective and helps us view events as 'challenges' – they become less threatening and more positive.

So check out a funny movie. Read a humorous book. Call a friend and share some laughs. Spend time with young children.

Now add some positive, uplifting music and find your stress melting away almost instantly.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

Is Other Music Inferior

A reader wants to know if I think all non-classical music is inferior.

Of course not.

Just like nobody is inferior to anyone else. Period.

Life is full of different experiences. We make daily decisions as to what to toss and what to explore further. Some experiences are love at first sight, and others grow on you over time. Then there are those things you’re immediately allergic to. Like some foods.

We're all individuals with unique tastes.

So no-one has any right to judge anybody else’s choices. I’m just presenting to you a scientifically proven truth – certain kinds of music are incredibly good for your overall health. And infants, athletes, plants, doctors, students - more and more studies are revealing the benefits of positive, high frequency music .

Happens to be the kind of music I've written all my life which makes me an advocate for sharing it with you.

What about jazz, blues, rhythm and blues, soul, reggae, etc.

By all means enjoy the music that appeals to your senses. If you feel uplifted, joyful and rejuvenated, keep listening.

Watch out though for downer music and lyrics that sadden you, exhaust you because of their intensity, or bring up bad memories. Not recommended for overall good health.

If anything, make up for it the same day by indulging in rejuvenating music. Balance is everything.

That’s what The Secret Power of Words and Music package is all about — Relaxing. Unwinding. It’s a Battery/Muscle/Cell Recharge.

Best of all you'll feel the effects anywhere, anytime. Go and check what the secret’s all about.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

A Father’s Inspiring Story

Music therapy has been used for thousands of years to help people overcome various health issues.

One of those is autism. We have close friends whose first child was diagnosed with autism at the age of two. They suspect vaccines were the cause. Their son is now in 2nd grade at a regular school. What did they do?

First, they eliminated all dairy and wheat products. And secondly they exposed him to a lot of classical music. We’ve seen the great progress their son has made in person.

So, when I received the email below, I was not surprised – and very happy.

Tania,
I have been enjoying your blogs regarding music and I can't wait to receive the CDs I ordered.

I am very interested in music therapy. I have a 3 year old child who was diagnosed with autism last year. Autistic children have a hard time transitioning from one activity to another. So sometimes it is hard to get my son to go to school. But the other day on the way to the bus stop I played some of Bach's Sonatas and Partitas on the car stereo and he loved it. By the time the bus came he was awake and excited to go to school. I think that this will be part of our morning routine.

If you have any information on music therapy and how it can help people please send me some links- I would be very interested.
David M.

I am thrilled to hear about your son’s response to Bach. That’s tremendous. It’s amazing how immediate certain music calms us down – and focuses our mind.

Internationally renowned French ear specialist Dr. Alfred Tomatis uses Mozart in his Sound Therapy. He has had startling results with all sorts of health conditions - autism, ADD, behavioral problems, dyslexia, hearing loss, Down’s syndrome, epilepsy and stroke. His more than two hundred centers in fifteen different countries have treated over a million clients worldwide.

And not just for health conditions.

His major breakthrough forty years ago was that, when we are fatigued and stressed our brain batteries are not recharged by our body’s metabolism. Far from it. Something OUTSIDE of you charges up your batteries. And that something is sound.

Tomatis found that “the ear is made not only for hearing. The ear is designed to energize the brain and body!” More on his discoveries in future newsletters.

Everyone’s mental and physical health can benefit from positive music. Thank you for telling me your story, David. I wish you and your son all the best. And please keep me posted on his progress.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

Famous and Infamous Confessions

Every now and then it’s fun to touch base with other notable people’s take on things.

Today, you’ll hear from Red Auerbach, Mariah Carey, Einstein and many more tell about the mysterious effects of music on their lives. Enjoy.

If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music.
-- Albert Einstein

Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
-- Red Auerbach

There's music in the sighing of a reed;
There's music in the gushing of a rill;
There's music in all things, if men had ears:
Their earth is but an echo of the spheres.
-- Lord Byron (George Gordon Noel Byron)

After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.
-- Aldous Huxley

Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few seasons, and you will find that it is to the soul what the water bath is to the body.
-- Oliver Wendell Holmes

Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife.
-- Kahlil Gibran

When I hear music, I fear no danger. I am invulnerable. I see no foe. I am related to the earliest times, and to the latest.
-- Henry David Thoreau

All the sounds of the earth are like music.
-- Oscar Hammerstein II

Composers should write tunes that chauffeurs and errand boys can whistle.
-- Sir Thomas Beecham

When words leave off, music begins.
-- Heinrich Heine

Music is the universal language of mankind.
-- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

A lot of people are singing about how screwed up the world is, and I don't think that everybody wants to hear about that all the time.
-- Mariah Carey

The power of music to integrate and cure. . . is quite fundamental. It is the profoundest nonchemical medication.
-- Oliver Sacks "Awakenings"

A profound nonchemical medication is something we all could use.

Unwind, de-stress and relax in no time with The Secret Power of Words and Music five CD package. Get your dose Now.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

What Your Most Ancient Memory Reveals

Your very first memory in this life unlocks a key to your health. This memory reaches beyond what you could have ever imagined. What is it?

The setting in which this memory took place is the dark, warm, watery womb. The most ancient memory you have is the sound of your mother’s voice. It’s not a sound you would ever recognize now though.

You heard your mom’s voice coming through liquid inner space. And that made her voice sound Really unusual. What you heard way back then was an amazing pattern of high-pitched squeaks and whistling. Very similar to how dolphins talk or birds sound in midst of a thick, tropical jungle.

Guess what the frequency of your mom’s voice was?

Exactly the frequency that scientists have shown to be the most powerful for your brain’s batteries: 8,000 hertz. These ultra-high recharging sounds we all heard so long ago were critical in creating the proper development of brain and body.

Clinics throughout France use these high frequency patterns, made by the mother’s voice, to create incredible transformations in learning-disabled children – in particular autistic kids.

In the same way, high frequency music recharges the minds and bodies of people of all ages. How? Think about it. You’re lying in your mother’s womb, bathed in warm liquid in a state of blissful relaxation. Scientists think that hearing high frequency sounds brings back the feeling of this ancient memory. You could call it the memory of love.

Resonating with this feeling of joy and deep relaxation allows you to make wonderful leaps in mental and physical performance. As internationally known British researcher Dr. Ifor Capel says “The brain’s internal communications system—it’s language—is based on frequency.”

That's why "speaking” to your brain in high frequencies every day, gets you quick and sharp increases in productivity and alertness.

Where can you hear such high frequency sounds? Order the package that has it all – The Secret Power of Words and Music Right Now. These five CDs give you what is rightfully yours: a life of relaxed abundance.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

How to Postpone Death Indefinitely

It’s true. Credible scientific research has now confirmed the ingredient to a longer life. A Much longer life.

A Mayo Clinic study that spanned three decades had these stunning results. Researchers found that optimistic people live about 19 percent longer than pessimists. So, if you’re a pessimist and live to the age of 67 you’re loosing out on almost 13 years. You Could have lived until the age of 80! By putting a smile on your face. But your negative attitude cut your life short.

“It’s confirmed our common-sense belief,” is what Toshihiko Maruta, a lead researcher in the project said. “It tells us that mind and body are integrally linked and that ATTITUDE has an impact on the FINAL outcome, death.”

They looked at 839 people for 30 years. That’s a pretty in depth study. Plus, it’s well known that pessimism can be changed. So really, nobody has to sweat it.

Taking time every day to decompress, de-stress, unwind and let go puts you way ahead of the game. You lengthen your life just by leaving it behind. It’s funny how that works.

It’s a big reason why listening to positive music is a must, just like taking your daily multivitamin. A dose of rejuvenating music does as much or more to your weary mind and drained body than most people can even imagine.

Like getting a deep massage. You go in sensing some muscles are tight and come out feeling ten years younger.

With positive, uplifting music you get the recharge the same way – without any lingering soreness. Both massage and music give you the opportunity to surrender stress and pain. And both leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed.

I couldn’t ask for a better or easier way to recharge your life. Every day. Claim Your secret power to a longer life right now.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

Secrets of High Frequencies

One of the most common questions I get asked is this:

Tania,
I'm really impressed with your explanations about the effects of music on all aspects of life. One term confuses me, though. What is ‘high frequency music?’

If you have time to answer, I would greatly appreciate it.”
Dennis Keefe

Dennis, have you ever entered a room that has a weird or uncomfortable feeling about it? You might just be getting uncomfortable because of low frequency sound waves.

The lowest of those are called infrasound. They’re produced by machines like vehicles, household equipment and heating and cooling systems. It's been known for some time that these low frequency waves can cause symptoms such as nausea, headaches, fatigue, insomnia, vibration of internal organs and a feeling of oppression.

On the other hand, certain high frequency sounds literally energize your mind. Scientists have found that sounds from 5,000 to 8,000 hertz recharge your brain’s batteries.

So which music qualifies in that range?

If your CD collection includes music by Mozart, Baroque Music or even Tibetan Chants, keep listening because in numerous studies, these sounds have been found to charge the cortex of the brain and stimulate health and wellness.

Then there is the really low audible 120-125 hertz range. This is where you begin to hear the kick drums and bass guitars common to rock music. These lower frequencies produce the opposite effect - they drain us.

Why is this?

Because they have wave-lengths longer than we are tall, which is why lower frequencies are FELT as well as heard. You can feel this low frequency full-body sensation at dance clubs and rock concerts. Or from listening to many FM radio stations.

Since the media mostly exposes you to low frequency sounds, I strongly suggest that you balance your brain and body by listening to high frequency music at least once a day. It’s easy and effortless – and great for you.

Think of it as nourishing brain food - it's that powerful!

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

How Noise is Making You Sick

Warning: Reading this will expose the state of your health.

No matter where you live these days, you’re subjected to man-made noise pollution. You’ll be very interested in the results that recent studies in Australia revealed about this health hazard.

Noise pollution consists of unwanted or offensive sounds that invade your daily activities. We’re all exposed to noise pollution on a daily basis - through urban development, i.e. road, air and rail transport; industrial noise; neighborhood and recreational noise.

Hold tight, because here is what this study found.

People experiencing high noise levels had increased number of headaches, greater susceptibility to minor accidents, increased reliance on sedatives and sleeping pills, and increased mental hospital admission rates.

41% of respondents reported experiencing disturbance to listening activities and 42% to sleep.

Makes you realize why healthcare costs are going through the roof. Not to mention, the cost of overworked doctors and nurses. Here are some more health problems that arise due to the stress of noise:

Colds, changes in blood pressure, other cardiovascular changes, increased visits to your family doctor, problems with your digestive system and general fatigue.

What these studies are saying is that Noise Equals Stress. And Stress is the major cause of bad health. Mental or Physical health.

Don’t think you’re exempt if you live in a residential neighborhood. Another national noise survey found that noise from barking dogs and road traffic have the greatest impact on residential communities. Noise from barking dogs is particularly concerning because it’s unpredictable and often happens repeatedly.

Don’t worry. There is something powerful you can do.

To combat the physical and mental stress of noise pollution you either need silence, which is hard to come by these days, or positive sounds that regenerate your worn-out cells. Preferably both, if you ask me. That’s why The Secret Power of Words and Music CD Package is so powerful – and popular. It doesn’t matter where, when or what you’re doing when you play the CDs - the music magically unwinds and de-stresses you. Again and again.

Put the good life back into your worn-out cells. Order your set of these life-changing CDs now.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

P.S. Once you hear these 5 CDs you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them. These sound vitamins can lower your healthcare costs, if nothing else. It’s Very Powerful Stuff.

Da Vinci Code Author Knows His Music

If you’ve read the bestseller ‘The Da Vinci Code’ by Dan Brown, you know that it explores some of Western culture's greatest mysteries.

Brown rarely grants interviews in order to keep his life stress free. A good move.

So I’m going to reveal a secret about Dan Brown’s success. I know for a fact that he loves classical music.

And I have proof.

Dan Brown went to college with me. I sang with him in the Amherst College Choir for three years. When it came to my senior honors thesis, I selected him to sing on my work "Oread" which I composed for chorus, guitar and orchestra. His tenor voice was exactly what I needed for my music. Good tenors are very hard to find.

Here’s the kicker. You can hear Dan sing too. On the Free CD of "Oread" that comes with my Secret Power of Words and Music 5 CD Package. This is the music that garnered me a great review and five commissions. From as far away as Europe and as prestigious as the Vice President of Lincoln Center in New York.

I know for a fact that Dan Brown’s incredible success as a writer comes in part from his listening habits. The effects of classical music on creativity, learning, health and healing are huge.

These positive sounds ‘may warm up the brain,’ says theoretical physicist Gordon Shaw who teaches at the Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory in Irvine.

I suspect Dan Brown warms up his brain regularly. Now You can hear the music that is enriching his life. Get the ‘Oread’ CD free Now when you order The Secret Power of Words and Music Now.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

This Gave Me Chills

I got the chills – the good, spine-tingling ones - while reading the following incident that took place 28 miles off the coast of San Francisco.

Here’s the story as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle.

“A female humpback whale became entangled in a web of crab traps & fishing lines. She was weighted down by hundreds of pounds of rope wrapped around her body - her tail, her torso and a line tugging in her mouth, and had to struggle to stay afloat.

A fisherman spotted her just east of the Farralon Islands & radioed an environmental group for help.

Within a few hours, a rescue team arrived and determined that the only way to save her was to dive in and untangle her - a very dangerous proposition.

One slap of the tail could accidentally kill a rescuer. But they worked for hours with knives and eventually freed her.

When she was free, the divers say she swam in what seemed like joyous circles. She then came back to each and every diver, one at a time, and nudged them, pushed them gently around - she thanked them!

Some said it was the most incredibly beautiful experience of their lives. The diver who cut the rope out of her mouth says her eye was following him the whole time, and he will never be the same.”

Wow. Everytime I read that story I’m moved. It’s a fabulous visualization about getting untangled from the things that are binding you and weighing you down.

I hope you got your chills too. Because feeling at least one of these a day is Great for your overall health.

An effortless way to ‘get your daily dose of chills’ is by listening to the right kind of calming, regenerating music. Not only does your spine tingle, but your brain cells get recharged at the same time. Order these nourishing CDs while they’re still available and sink into your alpha state of mind now.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

9 Ways Relax and Recharge

It’s something we all crave - and rarely get. What is it? An environment where you’re reminded to rejuvenate your brain and body . So that you function at an optimal state. Every day.

My sister asked me on a recent visit how I stay both calm and energized every day. I thought about it and this is what I found:

1. After waking up I start the day with Qi Gong and bodyweight exercises. The deep breathing and body movements are a fabulous way to kick off any day.

2. The two TVs we have in the house are hidden. They only get turned on occasionally – mostly to watch DVDs. By far most of the music and content on TV is negatively charged and puts you in a drowsy state. Plus, it’s addictive. The rule I have is to watch only what inspires you.

3. Windows get opened. Just a tad when it’s cold or windy and all the way when the weather is good. Airing your house every day will keep you refreshed too.

4. We don’t eat junkfood. It’s laden with chemicals that numb your brain. And that includes softdrinks. They only give you an artificial boost of energy. It’s this fake energy that keeps you from getting relaxed.

5. For all you outdoor athletes, stop worrying about getting too much sun. Contrary to current beliefs, the sun is good for you. I get out every day to take a walk and get in touch with nature.

6. Turn off the radio. Similar to the noise pollution on TV, with the addition of hourly news updates. Since news these days is by far the negative kind, you might consider avoiding it as much as possible. Your cells take all news very seriously.

7. Make room at home for a comfortable place to sit or lie down and read a good book. We have a large library which never stops growing. Some timeless classics never return to the bookcase, but remain readily availabe for instant motivation.

8. Take long showers. Water is a wonderful rejuvenator. Listening to water is great too - whether it’s a fountain, stream, waterfall or ocean waves.

9. Listen to uplifting music and inspiring words. Wise words and beautiful music allow you to relax and recharge effortlessly. It’s one of the easiest ways to refresh your mind and body.

There’s more I could tell you, but these tips will get you started on your way to relaxation in no time.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

A Grand Move

Last weekend was one for the record books. I’m still recovering from the unbelievable experience. And so is Bo. More on him in a minute.

In January my husband Clayton told me that he would have to be gone for four weeks starting mid February. That was a hard one to swallow. Especially since we were slated to move right around that time.

All I knew was that I didn’t want him to return to a house full of boxes and mayhem. I wished for a family reunion without the stress of an upcoming move.

So, I decided to take on the move myself.

Bo, the site supervisor for our remodel-in-progress shifted our move-in date back a couple of times. To the point where he was scrambling to get the work done in order for me to move in the day before Clayton’s return.

And scramble he did. It was an incredible effort of coordination and supervision. Then came my part. Not everything worked to plan. On Friday, the day before moving, I realized that some electrical work had not been completed.

I couldn’t call anybody or go online for two days. Then Saturday arrived and Bo sent me an incredible gift – a carpenter who used to be a cable guy and got us back online, plus also installed the non-existent closet rods. The phone company sent another angel – a phone technician who worked tirelessly and patiently for three and a half hours to get my phone-lines up and running.

They didn’t leave until mission accomplished. Ironically, at that very same time Clayton was spending his last hours in L.A. recording the film score for Mission Impossible 3. I am still thanking these guys and gave them the great tips they deserved.

Clayton came home on Sunday. He was in shock when we drove to our house “to take a look”. We’ve been celebrating ever since.

Bo was able to purchase his lifelong dream of a Gibson electric guitar. But one thing he told me on Saturday still sticks with me. He played the Renewal CD on his way home on Friday and told me that it was the best music he’s ever heard to get him into a relaxed, energized state. He also said how surprised he was that music could do that to him.

Now’s your turn to find out what helped Bo recover so amazingly well after the marathon week he had. “Renewal” is just one of the Five CDs you can use to jumpstart your day anytime, anywhere.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

Why This Is a Big Secret

Are you eating out tonight? I am, and I know for sure that I’m paying more attention to the music that's piping through the restaurant.

Here’s why.

In a new study, a British restaurant played pop music, classical music and no music over the course of 18 evenings. Average spending prices per person were calculated for the following categories:

Appetizers
Main Courses
Desserts
Coffee,
Drinks from the Bar
Wine
Overall Beverage Bill
Overall Food Bill
Total Amount Spent

Also measured was the total time spent in the restaurant. Here’s what they found.

There was a Significant difference between evenings when classical music was played and no music or pop music were played. Classical music resulted in higher spending. Across the board in all categories.

What does this mean? It’s pretty simple. Classical music relaxes and makes you feel good. And feeling good makes you want the best.

That’s why so many successful people listen to classical music. They know it helps them work better, think better, and get higher levels of energy. They know it won’t deplete them, get them distracted and raise their heart rates, like hard-hitting music does.

Isn’t it time you explore the wonders of classical music yourself? You’ll never regret it.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

Vicarious Living

What do all these magazines have in common?

Allure. Vogue. Glamour. In Style.

Edge. FHM. Details. Maxim. Stuff.

Young, beautiful starlets, models and actors gracing their glossy covers.That’s what I noticed on a recent flight with a long layover.

Having lived in Santa Monica for 15 years I know for a fact that these young good looking gals (and guys) may look healthy but many of em aren’t.

For one, most female models have to light up a cigarette every five minutes so they don’t start craving food. Imagine something as unhealthy as being hungry. And when they do get hungry, they’re picking at their not-so-healthy food. As if it might hurt them. Which it might be. One thing’s for sure. Mucho models will be sorry about the chainsmokin when they reach their 40s and 50s. That is, If they ever reach that fine time of life.

What ever happened to Feeling young, vibrant and healthy? No matter how you look on the outside, it’s your insides that count. Literally.

Surgical procedures can mask a lot. But facelifts and other fake shortcuts to looking young can’t hide unhappiness, stress and malaise. That only comes from feeling young.

When your days are without stress, you’re miles ahead of the norm. You’ve stopped the breathless treadmill that leads to all kinds of medical emergencies eventually. Add the ingredients of childlike joy and love of life and you’ve got yourself a winner.

Everybody needs outside help to reach this state. And the more help you get, the better you’re off. One of the best ways to outdistance yourself from those other slaves of stress is to listen to calming, beautiful music and positive words. Their affects are scientifically proven to raise your wellbeing mentally, spiritually and physically.

I don’t know of anything that could be more important than feeling good. Can you? So get yourself a copy of my brand new, awesome Secret Power of Words and Music Package. You’ll thank me as soon as you press the Play button.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

You're Being Manipulated

If you think music doesn’t affect you, you’ll be changing your tune after reading this. This is a true story of a recent study from Leicester University in England.

You’re off to the supermarket and decide to stop by some shelves offering French and German wine. You make up your mind to buy a bottle of the French wine.

While checking out, you’re asked why you picked the wine. You respond “The label looked great”, or “I liked the price”. Then you’re asked if you noticed the French accordion music that was playing when you took that bottle off the shelf. You say that you did. Did it affect your choice of wine today? No, of course not, you answer.

That’s funny because on the days that French music is played nearly 80% of shoppers chose the French wine. On the days that German music the Opposite happens.

In other words, this study found that if you bought some wine from their shelves you were 3 or 4 times more likely to choose a wine that matched the music than the wine that didn't match the music.

Guess what these wine-buyers responded when asked at the checkout if the music influenced their choice. Only 1 out of 44 customers said that the music was the reason they bought the wine. That’s 2%!

The influence of the music was Huge but the customers Didn’t Notice or Believe that it was affecting them. It only took a matter of minutes or seconds for music to get into these people’s brains in a powerful way.

Similar experiments have shown that classical music can make people buy more expensive wine.

Only my special report “The Power of Music Unveiled” tells all about the amazing effect music has on your mind and body and why. It's just one of the CDs you get when you order The Secret Power of Words and Music package. I wouldn't ignore this info. Because chances are real good, you're being manipulated right now.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

How this Multi-Billionaire Changed My Life

All I knew that beautiful May evening was that a limo was taking me to a fancy house on Chester Square in London. The square that Margaret Thatcher happens to live on.

London became my home for three years in the late 1980s after Frank Taplin, the President of The Cleveland Orchestra and Vice President of the Lincoln Center, encouraged me to move there.

Frank was visiting London and invited me into the home of Richard Colburn’s, an American multi-billionaire and patron of the arts. That means, he gives a ton of dough to the world of classical music classical music.

And thus the stage was set for me to meet my future husband, Clayton who was staying with Richard while performing in London.

Richard, or Dick, as we called him, immediately took a liking to me. He always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. He loved his life and what he was doing with it. It showed everywhere you looked – from his beautiful artworks to the successful people who’d visit him in his London and Beverly Hills homes from around the globe.

Once the great classical violinist Isaac Stern was staying in Dick’s guest house in Beverly Hills and came in to the grand music room to listen to Clayton perform. He turned to Dick and said “why have I never heard of this guy?”

Richard was not only a highly successful businessman – here was a man of deeds. He used his immense wealth to build a world-class music school in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. The Colburn School is now instrumental (no pun intended) in giving inner city kids an opportunity to study classical music and dance. Its success has been tremendous.

Most of all, Dick Colburn was a true believer in the power of music. And he loved what Clayton and I were up to. If he was still alive today he would endorse my The Secret Power of Words and Music wholeheartedly. He would say that Everyone benefits from some soothing, uplifting R and R on a daily basis. Here’s a toast to you Richard. And here is my legacy to you.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

Why I Avoid Malls

Ever find yourself walking into someone’s home, a store, a restaurant or the mall and cringing at the music you were being exposed to?

Happens to me all the time. ‘Tis why I don’t frequent malls. Malls play very specific music that has proven to get shoppers to keep shopping and shopping – by lulling you into a sense of la-la land existence.

Here’s someone else with a strong reaction story:

“I read your blog about music choices but I didn't see my type of musical choices listed there. R&B, Soul, Blues, and I guess you would call it Roadhouse.

Do you have any insight on how these types of music might affect children? I have a 4 yo daughter and 6 yo son. I know they can't stand the reggae that their mother plays when they visit her...it apparently sets them on edge.”
-Kevin

I’ll answer the second part of your question today, Kevin. If at all possible, take your kids’ music choices seriously. If your children “can’t stand reggae” it’s a sign that their brain and body are under stress when they hear it. In other words, if your kids are allergic to one kind of music, they should not be exposed to it.

Not taking the effect of music seriously might come back to haunt you later.

That goes for everyone, not just kids. If you find yourself in a situation where music is getting on your nerves do the only thing that makes sense. Leave the room.

I can’t emphasize enough how much what you hear affects your mood and your ability to focus – and shop.

To balance out your daily music grind with feel-good, healthy sound sustenance, get yourself a copy of Secret Power now. If you want your package soon you’ll have to hustle because they’re just flying off the shelves.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

Hip Hop or Not

We all have our favorite music. But what if what you’re listening to stuff that gets your pulse racing and sends your hormones into overdrive?

That’s what this reader wants to know too:

“I read some information about the music you can listen to while you are working out. Rap and Hip Hop music is what I listen to most. If this kind of music is not what I need to be using then what kind of music should I be listening to?”

-Philippe W.

Thanks, Philippe for the timely question. Here’s what you need to know. Music Does Affect You. Let me show you what happens to your mind and body when you listen to the following kinds of music.

Here’s the list, in no particular order:

Hot Jazz can get your blood circulating, and sets your and hormones on fire, while cool jazz can lower your blood pressure, put your brain into alpha mode – a good state of mind -, and mellow you out.

Hard-driving Rock music can activate and energize you by increasing your heart rate. Wouldn’t recommend it, because that’s not a natural way to get energy. Softer rock music lowers heart rates and allows for longer workout training sessions.

Salsa, rhumba and other kinds of South American music can get the heart racing and increase respiration. However Samba can soothe and wake you up simultaneously – a rare ability.

Hip-hop, heavy metal, punk, rap, and grunge can excite your nervous system. An overexcited nervous system can make you feel energized, but watch out – assaulting your nerves is not recommended for optimal health.

Most Classical and Classical Crossover Music can improve concentration, memory and imparts a sense of order. It creates a mentally and physically stimulating environment for workouts, study or work.

Keep posted, because I’ll be looking at specific bands and composers in detail coming soon.

Meanwhile get hooked into recharging your braincells and relaxing your hormones with the incredible Secret Power of Words and Music CDs.

It’s a Total Musical Health Package.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

And the Oscar Goes To…

It’s time for another round of Academy Awards. Not planning on watching much. But… no matter which Hollywood Film Composer wins for Best Soundtrack, I’ll know the musicians who played the music you heard in the movie theater.

And so will you. That is, if you listen to the amazing players on my five CD Secret Power of Words and Music package.

Here’s the lowdown on just a few of them.

On most selections you’ll hear Joanne Pearce Martin, Principal Keyboardist for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Then there’s Allan Vogel, world-renowned Grammy Award-winning Principal Oboist of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. And of course my husband, violinist Clayton Haslop. This past week he led the orchestra as concertmaster for Mission Impossible 3, coming to theaters near you soon. More about him in future blogs.

In fact, just as I’m writing this, Michael Giacchino, the composer for MI3, The Incredibles and Alias, bumps me off the phone with Clayton to congratulate him on his leadership for the last five days.

Bet you didn’t know that these top-notch musicians never see the music before they come to the studio to record it. They don’t even rehearse it. No time for that. A quick read and then the red recording light goes on.

When the music for "The Perfect Storm" was being recorded I was privileged to be in the booth. Couldn’t believe how quick they moved from cue to cue. After every take, the director, producers, composer James Horner and Clayton, who was concertmaster, would listen and watch the scene being scored. Then they’d make a call on whether to use or loose the take. ‘Twas really thrilling to watch.

These guys and gals are true worldclass professionals. Great thing is that you’ll get to hear some of them up close and personally when you order The Secret Power of Words and Music. I wouldn’t miss it.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

Center Your Power

"There are two mental attitudes a person may take.

One makes him like a football. It has resilience and reacts strongly when force is applied to it, but it originates nothing; it never acts of itself. There is no power within it. People of this type are controlled by circumstances and environment. Their destinies are decided by things external to themselves. The Principle of Power within them is never really active at all. They never speak from within.

The other attitude makes a person like a flowing spring. Power comes out of the center of them. They have within them a well of water springing up into everlasting life. They radiate force; They are felt by their environment. The Principle of Power in them is in constant action. They are self-active. 'He hath life in himself.'"

Wallace D. Wattles

Hairdresser in Hell

Here I was relaxing into my chair at the salon. Another woman was getting a makeover, changing her looks from long hair to a short contemporary do. But her hairstylist couldn’t concentrate.

“Please someone change the music”, is all I kept hearing. “I can’t get my creative juices going.”

The salon was reverberating to a fast-paced jazz CD with lots of brass riffs. The kind of music that needs your full, undivided attention. Definitely not music to concentrate by. Or to relax to. I knew exactly why she wasn’t coming up with the goods.

After a few minutes of this, every living soul in that salon wanted to change the music. Finally someone switched CDs.

Calmness returned and almost instantly everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Because that’s how quick the visceral response to music is.

Exactly what happened to the stylist. With the change in her aural environment, she got back into her groove and created a classy cut for her client.

Never underestimate the power of sound. That goes for all sounds, good and bad. I’m guessing you’re exposed to negative, low frequency noise much of the day – and you don’t even realize it.

You can change that tune by exposing yourself to music and words that take you beyond the hustle and bustle of the daily grind. Just a little bit of music-massage every day gets your cells reverberating to joy instead of stress.

Listen while you’re working, driving, exercising or lounging.

It’s as easy as taking your vitamins every day. Except all you need to do is press the Play button. Pretty simple, right?

Science has proven that your cells are immediately altered by sounds. Now you can find out for yourself what the buzz is all about.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

Why Noise Withdrawal is a Good Thing

We all know about withdrawal symptoms resulting from kicking all sorts of drug addictions.

There’s another kind of addiction out there that’s infesting the minds and bodies of untold numbers of people. So many have a dependence on this substance that it’s considered natural. Far from it. This stuff is harmful to your health.

I’m talking about noise addiction.

Noise fuels stress. Let me repeat – noise is the key ingredient in a stressed out life. Whether it’s loud, deafening music, or low frequency traffic noise, or the noise your unruly thoughts make in your brain - you’re not only polluting your cells but altering them as well.

Why is it so addicting? Because it makes you think you’re alive. When really all your getting is your adrenaline spiked. And your brainwaves numbed.

Not to mention all the background noise we take for granted, i.e. TV babble and the racket on the radio. It’s all in the same ballpark. And don’t forget the power of words. Next time you hear an in-your-face speech of any kind, switch it off. Listening to mindless chatter on the airwaves creates a lesser mind.

You also might consider switching gyms if yours blasts pounding music or the TV while you’re working out. It’s not a good idea to let music raise your heartbeat. Do that while exercising.

The best way to quit noise addiction is to check into some new riffs. Ones that simultaneously recharge And relax you. They’re hard to find, but I’ve got some fun, uplifting CDs that won’t damage your eardrums. The only beats you’ll hear are the good kind. For some soothing, refreshing sounds check out The Secret Power of Words and Music Now.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

Missiles Vs. Brain Power

Got an interesting response to yesterday’s newsletter about ‘How to Train Your Mind.’ Here’s what he had to say regarding my use of the term ‘positive feedback’.

Tania,

I know exactly what you mean and agree with you totally, but thought you should know ‘negative feedback’ has a good connotation in some situations. Probably nobody would question your choice of words or care in the least, but using systems theory with something like a guided missile they call the feedback you get that you're off course, negative feedback. It tells you what corrections to make to get back on course. So it's kind of like a double negative in grammar; it ends up being a positive.

Sharing In Abundance,
Dean

Thanks, Dean. I wasn’t aware of that technical use of the term, except that I do remember another usage in mathematics where multiplying two negatives make a positive. What I’m very aware of though is that, in human terms, two negatives never make a positive.

Whatever happened to calm, clear, good explanations.

Good explanations can outwit and outplay negative responses any day. They keep the peace while enlightening another mind. That’s why a clear mind is a beautiful mind. It can explain, if need be, anything to another person with ease.

Let’s make a new missile analogy by taking this one step further.

When clarity of purpose is joined with ease of mind you’ve got an unstoppable missile of incredible positive energy. Visualize this missile of light taking you to the unknown regions of your inner mind and never look back.

You can activate this process every day by listening to The Secret Power of Words and Music Now.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

How to Train Your Mind

One way not to train your mind is to give it negative feedback.
That’s what I witnessed in action to no good effect yesterday.

After last weekend’s ballet performance, our daughter Clara wanted to dance too. So I took her to a ballet class for youngsters.

Was sitting in the back of the room with a bunch of other moms. At this young age, kids don’t necessarily follow the pied piper every step of the way. And that’s o.k. in my book.

But another mom’s idea of instilling discipline told a different story. Her daughter seemed fine to me – scooting back to her mom occasionally during class for reassurance and then joining the girls and teacher again. At first her mother kept telling her to stop.

Soon the girl got more antsy. Then her mom told her that they’d be going home if she didn’t behave. Meanwhile Clara was changing gears between joining the other girls and doing her own thing. When she’d come running to me, I reassured her with a hug and gently nudged her towards class again.

It just takes a little negativity to take your innate joy away
from any experience. Freedom of expression and discovery is a natural thing for children. If we ask a child to obey before their mind and body is ready to process new tasks, we stunt their confidence.

By mastering any task in your own time you become a master.

Anytime you criticize yourself or others, you’ll delay the learning process. Learning can only happen when we are relaxed and willing. Obeying orders only turns us into stressed out, mindless robots.

If you ask me, we already have too many robots populating our
planet. Don’t be one of them.

Use the gentle approach as you go through the day. It’ll bring you untold dividends. To help you unwind and boost your chances of relaxation and alertness, listen to this uplifting music.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French

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