Choosing and Using Music in Training is a successful combination of a 'how-to' guide and a 'plug and play' resource. Liz Brant and Tony Harvey explain the theories behind music in training and help debunk some of the myths. They also provide invaluable practical advice on identifying appropriate music and choosing audio equipment, as well as details of how and where to obtain the PRS and PPL licences you will need if you want to use music in training.

The accompanying CD ROM includes 20 tracks (nearly 75 minutes of music), chosen for their appropriateness for:

• Welcoming - to create the right environment from the moment participants arrive;
• Creativity - to create theta brain-waves (those associated with the most creative and free-flowing state of mind);
• Energizing - to start an event, change the pace or re-invigorate your group at key points during the session;
• Reflecting - to help participants reach a quieter, more reflective mood when they are thinking about the lessons and the applications of games or simulations, or of the event as a whole; and
• Departing - to end the event on a high note and encourage your participants to leave feeling positive about what they have experienced.

Note: You will need the appropriate PRS and PPL licences in order to use any music in your training. This guide provides details of how to obtain these licences which, once obtained, entitle you to use the music on the CD without further reference to Gower Publishing Limited.

(Publisher: Gower)