The Listening Program Creators of The Listening Program® (TLP) Music and sound made for the way your brain listens. Auditory brain training since 1999, used by therapists, audiologists, and educators to help children and adults feel more centered and focused. Take the free Brain Scale Free, about 5 to 10 minutes Work in health, mental health, therapy, education, or music? See how TLP fits your practice Listen while you readMusic to De-Stress, 1 minute Since 1999Used by families and professionals 456 peopleIn a peer-reviewed study 35+ countriesWith certified providers 40 papersIn our research library For families It often starts with everyday moments. Maybe it’s covering ears when the vacuum runs, or homework that takes all evening. Some families have tried approaches that helped a little, but not enough. Many add TLP to the therapy their child already has. Where would you like to start? Sensitivity to sound Focus and attention Speech and language Reading and learning Calm and regulation I’m a professional Sensitivity to sound When everyday sounds feel like too much Nicholas, 13, has autism. Three months after he started TLP, he stopped covering his ears. 5 of 6boys with autism and sound sensitivity improved on a hearing measure. The change held 3 months later.2026 pilot study, Children’s Health Dallas. Take the free Brain ScaleSee Nicholas’s story Focus and attention When focus and transitions are hard “If something changes, our schedule changes, it’s like no problem. We just go straight from one thing to the next thing.”Max’s mom Max has ADHD. His teacher noted “an overall significant improvement” in his behavior at school. 18 → 56Average percentile for hearing words in background noise, before and after TLP.Butler, Schueler, and Lucker (2020). Take the free Brain Scale Speech and language When talking and understanding take extra effort “More verbal initiation attempts, better speech and voice quality and an overall increase in talking and communication are also observed.”Allison Tanner, MS, CCC-SLP, TLP Certified Provider since 2007 After TLP, 9-year-old Mason stopped stuttering, and his speech became clearer. Mason Take the free Brain ScaleRead Allison’s article Reading and learning When reading and schoolwork are a struggle “Many 4th and 5th grade students entered my classroom reading and writing at kindergarten and first-grade levels. After TLP, they showed significant improvements in attention, completing assignments, and taking risks in reading and writing.”Jennifer Banks, a teacher who has used TLP in her classroom for 15 years 50%of children with learning disabilities showed better handwriting after TLP inTime. None in the comparison group did.Ratner, Efimova, and Efimov (2015), controlled study of 36 children. Take the free Brain ScaleRead our Reading and the Brain series Calm and regulation When calm is hard to find “Music to Destress or Relax are great for the children who have challenges with sensory regulation… immediately you see calmness take over.”Nancy Marin, OTR/L, pediatric occupational therapist Nancy Marin, OTR/L Take the free Brain ScaleHear Music to De-Stress For professionals Bring TLP into your practice Professionals use TLP in their sessions, and families keep listening at home between visits. See how it fits a practiceSee the research Hear the difference Music can change how you feel in just a few minutes. Try it with two tracks from Sound Health®, the music that comes with The Listening Program® System. Play one, then the other, and notice how each one feels. Music to De-Stress 0:00 This sample did not load. Please refresh the page to try again. Poco adagio, arranged from Mahler’s Fourth Symphony Slow arrangements of Mahler’s Fourth Symphony, blended with ocean sounds, at the gentlest tempos in the collection: 30 to 60 beats per minute. Music for Motivation 0:00 This sample did not load. Please refresh the page to try again. Presto from Mozart’s Divertimento No. 1, K. 136 Bright, rhythmic Mozart, Handel, Mouret, and Campra, at 120 to 140 beats per minute. Made for school mornings, workouts, and getting moving. What one family saw, and what a study of 456 people found Nicholas, age 13 Nicholas, who has autism, was 13 when he started TLP Achieve with Waves headphones. “I saw attention improvements and so did his swim teacher and his aide at school. His conversation skills soared.”Nicholas’s mother June CommunicationLed the campfire stories with family and friends. July BehaviorHis first family vacation without asking to go home. August CalmHis first dentist visit where his mom didn’t have to hold him. After three months Sound sensitivityHis sound sensitivity improved, and he stopped covering his ears. Read Nicholas’s case report The research 456people, ages 5 to 50 Listeners with auditory processing difficulties improved on all four measures tested. Average percentile rank before and after TLP (higher is better) BeforeAfter Hearing muffled words21.559.3 Hearing words in background noise18.155.6 Two words at once (one in each ear)11.837.6 Two sentences at once19.440.6 050100 Average percentile rank before and after TLP (higher is better)MeasureBeforeAfterHearing muffled words21.559.3Hearing words in background noise18.155.6Two words at once (one in each ear)11.837.6Two sentences at once19.440.6 Butler, Schueler, and Lucker (2020), International Journal of Listening. A 2016 review of 9 TLP studies is listed by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Read the studySee more research How it works Start with a score, then listen at home. 1Take the free Brain ScaleIt’s free and takes about 5 to 10 minutes. 2Choose a listening planYour results point to a starting program. Stream it with a TLP Online subscription, or buy The Listening Program System once. The system is a dedicated music player and comes with 3 months of coaching. 3Listen 15 to 30 minutes a dayMost listening happens at home. A TLP Certified Provider guides the plan. What’s your brain score? Take the TLP Brain Scale for yourself, your child, or a client. You’ll get a brain score and a report on seven areas of brain performance. Seven areas of brain performance Executive functionCreativityCommunicationAuditory processingSocial & emotionalMotor skillsStress response Take the free Brain ScaleFree, about 5 to 10 minutes The team behind the music. Since 1999, Alex Doman has led the global team that creates ABT’s music, bringing together: therapists, scientists, musicians, producers, technologists, product designers, and sound engineers. Alex DomanFounder & CEO From rehabilitation to neurodevelopment to neurotechnology. RehabilitationAlex’s grandfatherA physician and early leader in brain injury rehabilitation. NeurodevelopmentAlex’s fatherDecades focused on learning and individualized intervention. NeurotechnologyAlex DomanBrought that work into music and sound with The Listening Program®. His principle: understand the individual first. Then create better opportunities for the brain and body to develop. Watch Alex’s TEDx talk For clinics, schools, and practices Built to fit the practice you already run. TLP works alongside the therapy you provide. It strengthens the listening skills that attention and language build on, so clients can get more from each session. Certified providers use it in more than 35 countries. In the clinic and at homeGuide listening in session. Families continue at home, 15 to 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Monitor between visitsFollow each client’s progress and adjust the protocol remotely with TLP Online. Train your whole teamSelf-paced certification: 5.5 hours and .55 AOTA CEUs, with group rates for three or more. Who can train Professionals who hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent in a health, mental health, therapeutic, education, music, or related field are invited to train. See all eligible professions See the peer-reviewed studies YearStudyJournalDesignSample 2026Sound sensitivity in autistic boys after 40 weeks of TLP Spectrum, Children’s Health DallasOccupational Therapy in Health CarePilot, pre/post with 3-month follow-up6 2020Butler, Schueler, and Lucker: auditory processing after TLP, ages 5 to 50International Journal of ListeningPre/post, no control group456 2016Vargas and Lucker: quantitative summary of TLP efficacy studies, listed by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)Occupational Therapy InternationalSystematic review9 studies 2015Ratner, Efimova, and Efimov: TLP inTime with children with learning disabilitiesInternational Education StudiesControlled, 18 vs. 1836 2015Gee, Thompson, Pierce, Toupin, and Holst: autism and auditory over-responsivenessInternational Journal of Therapy and RehabilitationABAB single-case, 28 weeks3 2011Francis: profound and multiple learning disabilitiesInternational Journal of Therapy and RehabilitationPre/post, TLP vs. regular music10 2010Jeyes and Newton: children with Down syndromeMusic and MedicinePilot, own controls, 10 weeks9 See the full research library “I have observed many benefits since incorporating The Listening Program in my therapy to supplement, complement, and facilitate auditory processing skills.”Kavita Kaul, M.S., AuD, CCC-SLP/AAudiologist and speech-language pathologist Explore certification Talk with our team: 801-622-5676 Find the right program The Listening Program®Neuroscience-based music listening therapy to improve listening, attention, and learning, ages 2 to adult. Sleep GeniusMusic for deep, restful sleep that helps all ages fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up ready for the day. Sound Health®Classical music for what you need in the moment, from slowing down to focusing to picking up the pace. Music for BabiesLullabies and nursery rhymes for peaceful bedtimes, playful days, and an early start on healthy listening. What families ask first Prefer to talk it through? Our team in Centerville, Utah, answers calls and email. 801-622-5676 [email protected] Who is The Listening Program for?Anyone age 2 and up. Families use it at home, and professionals use it in clinics, schools, and learning centers. How much time does it take each day?Most listeners spend 15 to 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Young children and sensitive listeners usually start with one 15-minute session a day. How soon might we notice a difference?Often right away. Because it’s music, many listeners feel calmer and more focused in their first sessions, and those changes keep building with regular listening. Can we use it alongside therapy?Yes. TLP is designed to work alongside other therapies, and many professionals use it in their sessions. How does a TLP Certified Provider help?A provider matches the listener to a program, checks progress, and adjusts the plan over time. If you already work with a professional, ask whether they offer The Listening Program. Do we need a subscription and a system?No, you only need one. TLP Online is a monthly subscription that streams the music to your phone or computer. The Listening Program System is a one-time purchase: a dedicated music player that comes with 3 months of coaching. See where things stand today. Your report shows where to begin. Take the free Brain Scale Free, about 5 to 10 minutes Learn more about The Listening Program Take the free Brain Scale
Nicholas, age 13 Nicholas, who has autism, was 13 when he started TLP Achieve with Waves headphones. “I saw attention improvements and so did his swim teacher and his aide at school. His conversation skills soared.”Nicholas’s mother June CommunicationLed the campfire stories with family and friends. July BehaviorHis first family vacation without asking to go home. August CalmHis first dentist visit where his mom didn’t have to hold him. After three months Sound sensitivityHis sound sensitivity improved, and he stopped covering his ears. Read Nicholas’s case report
The research 456people, ages 5 to 50 Listeners with auditory processing difficulties improved on all four measures tested. Average percentile rank before and after TLP (higher is better) BeforeAfter Hearing muffled words21.559.3 Hearing words in background noise18.155.6 Two words at once (one in each ear)11.837.6 Two sentences at once19.440.6 050100 Average percentile rank before and after TLP (higher is better)MeasureBeforeAfterHearing muffled words21.559.3Hearing words in background noise18.155.6Two words at once (one in each ear)11.837.6Two sentences at once19.440.6 Butler, Schueler, and Lucker (2020), International Journal of Listening. A 2016 review of 9 TLP studies is listed by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Read the studySee more research
