Halpern's uniquely composed Mindful Music makes it easy for the ADHD brain to shift into a higher state of balance. This is typically in the alpha and theta brainwave states associated with a mindful state of relaxed awareness, inner peace and improved executive function. The accompanying booklet to this album has more information and website article links to help you understand how ADHD brains respond to sound and music, and why Halpern's music is uniquely effective for individuals among all ages of the ADHD community. Halpern's uniquely composed Mindful Music makes it easy for the ADHD brain to shift into a higher state of balance. This is typically in the alpha and theta brainwave states associated with a mindful state of relaxed awareness, inner peace and improved executive function. The accompanying booklet to this album has more information and website article links to help you understand how ADHD brains respond to sound and music, and why Halpern's music is uniquely effective for individuals among all ages of the ADHD community. Leading educational consultant and TED talks keynote speaker Kim Bevill reports, 'Your mindful music works so much better than classical music in the classroom. It's truly amazing. I can see the effects immediately in the students' faces, and in their behavior. They also stay focused doing homework, much to their parents' delight.' The tones and rhythms of familiar music often include stress factors that negatively affect individuals with ADHD. Halpern composes music that evokes automatic relaxation rather than stress and an inability to stay focused on the task at hand In 'Interdisciplinary Management of ADD/ADHD', Dr. Jessie Landsberg states, 'I have had the greatest successes with ADD/ADHD children with Steven's music, including CHAKRA SUITE, OCEAN SUITE and COMFORT ZONE. It seems to settle the physical and emotional state of the students so that learning can take place.'