# Sentiosonics

> Sentiosonics is an information site about sound and consciousness: original articles, summaries of published research on brainwave entrainment and sound therapies, and responses to press coverage.

Sentiosonics ("The study of the interaction between sound and sentience") is published by Pirate & Fox LLC. Editor: Justin Handley. Every page has a Markdown twin: add `.md` to its path (for example https://sentiosonics.com/articles/the-schumann-resonance-separating-fact-from-fiction.md). Every piece is labeled by content type; research summaries carry an evidence grade once graded, and opinion is always labeled as opinion.

## Pages

- [Home](https://sentiosonics.com/index.md): what Sentiosonics is and the latest across every section
- [About](https://sentiosonics.com/about.md): the movement, the editor, the publisher and our mission
- [Listen](https://sentiosonics.com/listen.md): Spotify playlists grouped by kind of audio
- [Glossary](https://sentiosonics.com/glossary.md): definitions of terms we use
- [Privacy policy](https://sentiosonics.com/privacy.md)

## The science behind

Long-form explainers.

- [The Science Behind Brainwave Entrainment: What You Need to Know](https://sentiosonics.com/science/brainwave-entrainment.md)
- [The Science Behind Sound Healing: How It Works and Why It’s Effective](https://sentiosonics.com/science/sound-healing.md)
- [PSYCHOACTIVE An exploration of alternative brain states induced by sound](https://sentiosonics.com/science/psychoactive.md)
- [Unleashing the Power of Spatial Audio: A Complete Breakdown](https://sentiosonics.com/science/3d-immersive-audio.md)

## Articles

Original writing. Type is one of article, explainer or opinion.

- [The Science and Practice of Sound in Meditation: From Ancient Chanting to Modern Brainwave Entrainment](https://sentiosonics.com/articles/the-science-and-practice-of-sound-in-meditation-from-ancient-chanting-to-modern-brainwave-entrainment.md) (explainer, Oct 27, 2025): Sound has been integral to meditation practices for thousands of years, yet only recently have we begun to understand the mechanisms by which auditory stimuli can facilitate altered states of consciousness and deep meditative experiences. From the resonant tones of Tibetan singing bowls to the rhythmic chants of Buddhist monks, from the immersive wash of
- [Vibroacoustic Therapy: The Science Behind Its Soothing Effects](https://sentiosonics.com/articles/vibroacoustic-therapy-the-science-behind-its-soothing-effects.md) (article, Aug 18, 2024): Discover Vibroacoustic Therapy: Using sound vibrations for relaxation, stress relief, and enhanced well-being. Explore its science and benefits.
- [Discover the Bonny Method: A Powerful Tool for Self-Exploration](https://sentiosonics.com/articles/discover-the-bonny-method-a-powerful-tool-for-self-exploration.md) (article, Jul 4, 2024): Unlock the transformative power of the Bonny Method, combining classical music and guided imagery for self-exploration and personal growth.
- [The Schumann Resonance: Separating Fact from Fiction](https://sentiosonics.com/articles/the-schumann-resonance-separating-fact-from-fiction.md) (article, Apr 3, 2024): The Schumann Resonance is a natural phenomenon that has captured the interest of scientists and enthusiasts alike. However, it is often surrounded by…
- [The Monroe Institute Creation Station](https://sentiosonics.com/articles/the-monroe-institute-creation-station.md) (article, Mar 1, 2024): In the spring of 2022, The Monroe Institute (TMI) in West Virgina, USA, ran an experiential course called Creation Station. The purpose of the course was to…
- [Musicians as Alchemists of Sound](https://sentiosonics.com/articles/musicians-as-alchemists-of-sound.md) (opinion, Sep 21, 2023): In the world of music, artists have always been seen as creators, but within the Sentiosonics movement, they take on a new role—alchemists of sound...
- [Sentiosonics: The Multisensory Revolution in Music](https://sentiosonics.com/articles/sentiosonics-the-multisensory-revolution-in-music.md) (article, Sep 21, 2023): Sentiosonics is the synthesis of sensory neuroscience and sonic engineering, and it's poised to revolutionize the way we experience music.
- [Silvermouse Pioneers the Sentiosonics Movement](https://sentiosonics.com/articles/silvermouseis-pioneering-the-sentiosonics-movement.md) (article, Sep 21, 2023): Silvermouse has become synonymous with pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the realm of multisensory experiences.

## Research library

Summaries of published studies, each linked to its source where we have one.

- [Cai and colleagues (2025): Singing bowls in clinical studies: a systematic review](https://sentiosonics.com/research/cai-2025-singing-bowls-systematic-review.md) — Other
- [Chan and colleagues (2025): Two years of daily 40 Hz light and sound in five people with mild Alzheimer’s](https://sentiosonics.com/research/chan-2025-gamma-sensory-stimulation-alzheimers.md) — Gamma
- [Melnichuk, Cooper and Hawk (2025): Which binaural beat settings entrain the brain, and do they help attention?](https://sentiosonics.com/research/melnichuk-2025-binaural-beats-sustained-attention.md) — Gamma
- [Venkatesan and colleagues (2025): Monaural beats inside music reduce anxiety; beats alone do not](https://sentiosonics.com/research/venkatesan-2025-monaural-beats-music-anxiety.md) — Theta
- [Xiong and colleagues (2025): Binaural beats for anxiety and pain around surgery: a meta-analysis of 15 trials](https://sentiosonics.com/research/xiong-2025-binaural-beats-perioperative-anxiety-meta-analysis.md) — Binaural beats
- [Yang and colleagues (2025): Theta, alpha and beta binaural beats all lowered blood pressure, and equally](https://sentiosonics.com/research/yang-2025-binaural-beats-autonomic-students.md) — Other
- [Dos Anjos and colleagues (2024): Isochronic-style tones shift EEG power more than gamma binaural beats](https://sentiosonics.com/research/dos-anjos-2024-auditory-beats-eeg-power.md) — Gamma
- [Duecker and colleagues (2024): Is “entrainment” what the brain is actually doing? A methods review](https://sentiosonics.com/research/duecker-2024-neural-entrainment-challenges.md) — Other
- [Aparecido-Kanzler, Cidral-Filho and Prediger (2021): Binaural beats and isochronic tones: a systematic literature review](https://sentiosonics.com/research/effects-of-binaural-beats-and-isochronic-tones-on-brain-wave-modulation-literature-review.md) — Binaural beats
- [Reiner, Gruzelier and Bamidis (2017): Cognitive enhancement: a system view](https://sentiosonics.com/research/reiner-2013-delta-frequency-brainwave-entrainment-and-working-memory.md) — Other
- [Gao and colleagues (2014): EEG activity during binaural beats at four frequencies](https://sentiosonics.com/research/gao-2014-alpha-frequency-brainwave-entrainment-and-attentional-control.md) — Binaural beats
- [Gruzelier (2009): A theory of alpha/theta neurofeedback and creative performance](https://sentiosonics.com/research/gruzelier-2009-beta-entrainment-for-mood-improvement-and-increased-focus.md) — Theta
- [Thompson and Thompson (2009): QEEG and neurofeedback for assessment and intervention in ADHD](https://sentiosonics.com/research/thompson-and-thompson-2008-alpha-and-theta-entrainment-for-reduced-hyperactivity-and-improved-focus-in-children-with-adhd.md) — Theta
- [Huang and Charyton (2008): A systematic review of the psychological effects of brainwave entrainment](https://sentiosonics.com/research/huang-and-colleagues-2014-exploring-theta-frequency-effects.md) — Other
- [Wahbeh and colleagues (2007): Binaural beat technology in humans: two pilot studies](https://sentiosonics.com/research/wahbeh-and-colleagues-2007-alpha-and-theta-entrainment-for-pain-reduction-in-fibromyalgia.md) — Theta
- [Jaušovec, Jaušovec and Gerlič (2006): Mozart’s music and brain activity during learning](https://sentiosonics.com/research/memory-improvement-study-conducted-by-jausovec-and-colleagues.md) — Other
- [Monastra, Monastra and George (2002): EEG biofeedback, stimulants and parenting style in children with ADHD](https://sentiosonics.com/research/monastra-and-colleagues-2002-theta-entrainment-for-mitigating-behavioral-problems-in-children-with-adhd.md) — Theta
- [Oster (1973): Auditory beats in the brain](https://sentiosonics.com/research/oster-1973-alpha-entrainment-for-anxiety-reduction-in-generalized-anxiety-disorder.md) — Binaural beats

## In the news

Responses to press coverage, with a link to the original.

- [Navigating the Complexities of Schumann Resonance: A Response to Skeptoid’s Oversimplifications](https://sentiosonics.com/news/navigating-the-complexities-of-schumann-resonance-a-response-to-skeptoids-oversimplifications.md) — response to Skeptoid
- [Brain Waves Synchronize when People Interact](https://sentiosonics.com/news/brain-waves-synchronize-when-people-interact.md) — response to Scientific American
- [Forbes misses the mark on ‘The Science of Sound’](https://sentiosonics.com/news/forbes-misses-the-mark-on-the-science-of-sound.md) — response to Forbes

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