Music As Medicine
“Listening to LifeSonics’ tracks was enriching on so many levels. I felt bouncy and alive the next day, ready to tackle any challenge I faced.”
– Amanda Harrison
What is LifeSonics®?
Created by Lyz Cooper and endorsed by The British Academy of Sound Therapy, LifeSonics® is the result of almost 30 years research and development into how sound and music affect mind, body and emotions. LifeSonics® gives you access to a library of therapeutic music pieces that have been designed to help you to relax, sleep better, improve focus and creativity, reduce pain and tension, improve your mood and reduce anxiety. Go to the Collection that best suits your needs or tell us how you feel and receive a bespoke Sonic Prescription® - a music medicine treatment of 1 - 4 pieces to support your health and wellbeing.
The Health Benefits of Joining LifeSonics®
It is well-known that stress, pain, depression and lack of sleep can have a devastating effect on everyday life and contribute to a variety of chronic health conditions. Research has shown that music composed in specific ways can be a powerful tool for expanding your mind and helping you to become more resilient to those things that impede your wellbeing.
Every piece of LifeSonics® music is carefully composed by Lyz Cooper. Lyz weaves what she calls ‘Sonic Vitamins’ into each composition that are effectively like musical nutrients. These ‘vitamins’ can have profound effects on mind, body and emotions. Some pieces also enhance your spiritual connection by enabling a deep mediative state to be reached.
The Science of Sound
The brain has evolved to respond deeply to sound, making music one of the most widely processed activities. This explains why even those with advanced dementia can recall songs from their youth.
Our research with LifeSonics® shows that certain music can induce a deeply relaxed state, known as an Altered State of Consciousness (ASC), without requiring meditation techniques. Listening to this music can suppress stress hormones like cortisol and boost feel-good chemicals like dopamine, reducing stress and lifting mood. In just nine minutes, the right music can transition your mood from stressed to relaxed, with benefits such as muscle relaxation, lowered heart rate and blood pressure, and improved emotional regulation.
Lyz Cooper: LifeSonics® Creator
Lyz is the founder and director of the British Academy of Sound Therapy, a published author and a composer. After a busy career in advertising, she developed a life-limiting illness, and found that sound and music not only helped her relax, but certain sounds actually improved her health and well-being. Lyz’s method of Sonic Architecture involves designing each piece with a focus on what the outcome will be – mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
“Over the years, I have witnessed people recover from a range of different conditions – myself included – using music as medicine.”
Becoming a LifeSonics® Member
Enjoy Sonic wellbeing 24/7 by joining the LifeSonics® family. For £11.99 a month, you have access to high quality, Consciously Designed Music pieces whenever you need your daily dose of Sonic Vitamins. New pieces are uploaded each month, and your personalised dashboard will save your favourite ‘go to’ pieces and suggest new compositions you may like. You can have an unlimited number of Sonic Prescriptions® every month, enabling you to have bespoke music medicine treatments anytime you need support.
Sample a Soundbite
Want to get a feel for how LifeSonics® works on your mind and wellbeing? Listen to a soundbite of one of Lyz’s compositions here.
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Amber
An uplifting piece that ignites a glow within. This is perfect for when you need inspiration and to be uplifted as well as at the start of a relaxation or deeper meditation journey. This piece features in the Glow Journey if you'd like a longer session. -
Gaia
This beautifully haunting piece is part of the Journey called Cosmic. It features the electromagnetic sounds of Earth captured by an instrument known as 'astronomical interferometer' and converted into the frequency range of human hearing. Music and sound interact with this rich and Cosmic cinematic soundscape. -
Ocean
Come on an oceanic journey with this rich and dynamic piece. Created with the intention of taking the listener on a journey of exploration, the piece alternates between musical pieces and lush, rich cinematic soundscapes. Sound therapy instruments such as gong, ocean drums, himalayan bowls and monochord also feature in this piece as well as the sounds of the ocean. -
Earthrise
This piece is featured in the Journey called ‘Cosmic Light’. This piece evokes the image of our watery world as seen from space. Gentle water sounds combine with chimes and soothing melodies places upon the backdrop of real space sounds captured and converted into audible sounds.
Latest Additions
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3 mins Amber
An uplifting piece that ignites a glow within. This is perfect for when you need inspiration and to be uplifted as well as at the start of a relaxation or deeper meditation journey. This piece features in the Glow Journey if you'd like a longer session. -
22 mins Arcturus
Arcturus is one of the third brightest starts in the night sky and is an auspicious star to many cultures. This piece aims to reflect the brightness and the great age of this celestial giant as it sails through the heavens. This is a rich undulating soundscape with little melody and a lot of texture. Perfect for when you just want to stop the world and drift off. -
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30 mins Aurora Journey
This piece is a cinematic-style soundscape written to reflect the moving, ethereal nature of the Aurora Borealis. Starting with the wonderfully rich sounds of the monochord, this piece then takes you on a soundscape journey with less of a focus on melody - making it perfect for when you want to switch off. As this piece is a Journey, it will bring you back at the end with a wonderful rainforest piece but if you don’t want the rhythmic part, choose Aurora.
