FAQ | Sound Energy Alchemy

Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to the Sound Energy Alchemist FAQ.

Here you’ll find answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about our music, sound healing sessions, listening recommendations, downloads, copyright and permitted use.

ABOUT SOUND ENERGY ALCHEMIST

Who creates the music for Sound Energy Alchemist?

All original Sound Energy Alchemist music is composed and produced by Jasmine Eden and released through Mystical Moon Records.

We do not purchase or license pre-made music for release as Sound Energy Alchemist compositions.

What software do you use to create your music?

Our music is primarily created and produced using Logic Pro, alongside a range of additional professional instruments, plugins and audio-production tools.

What software do you use to create your visuals?

Our visual production may involve a combination of creative software and technologies, including Blender, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects and AI-assisted visual tools.

Our visuals are separate from the creation of our music. Sound Energy Alchemist's original music is composed and produced by us.

What qualifications does Jasmine have?

Jasmine's music and sound-healing background includes:

BA (Hons) Music – specialising in Sound Healing
PGCE Music Education – specialising in Sound Healing
ABRSM Grade 8 Music Theory
ABRSM Grade 8 Flute
ABRSM Grade 6 Voice
ABRSM Grade 6 Piano
A-Level Classical Music
BTEC Performing Arts (Music)

She has also spent many years creating and researching sound-based practices through Sound Energy Alchemist.

Where did Jasmine study?

Jasmine completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and postgraduate studies at Lancaster University in the UK.

LISTENING TO OUR MUSIC

What is the best way to listen to Sound Energy Alchemist sessions?

There isn't one correct way to listen.

For an immersive experience, we recommend finding a comfortable and peaceful environment where you are unlikely to be disturbed.

Some of our compositions use stereo movement, bilateral audio, binaural techniques, 8D audio and other spatial effects. For these sessions, stereo headphones can provide the intended listening experience.

Always listen at a comfortable volume.

Do I need headphones?

It depends on the session.

Many of our compositions can be enjoyed through speakers, but headphones are recommended where the session incorporates binaural beats, bilateral stimulation, EMDR-inspired audio movement, 8D/spatial audio or other stereo-dependent techniques.

Check the individual video or release description for specific listening recommendations.

Do I need to listen to the entire session?

You don't have to, but many of our sessions are designed as complete listening journeys.

Elements may gradually develop, move or change throughout a composition, so listening from beginning to end will generally provide the experience as it was originally designed.

How often should I listen?

There is no universal listening schedule that is appropriate for everybody.

We recommend using your own comfort and preference as a guide and checking individual video descriptions where we have provided specific listening suggestions.

If a session feels intense, uncomfortable or overstimulating, stop listening and return to it another time if you wish.

Can I listen to different Sound Energy Alchemist sessions on the same day?

Yes, if you find this comfortable.

Our catalogue contains many different styles and listening experiences, so choose whatever works best for you and take breaks whenever you feel you need them.

Do I need the YouTube visuals for the music to work?

No.

Our music is created as an audio experience in its own right. The accompanying visuals are intended to enhance atmosphere, immersion and focus.

Some listeners enjoy watching the visual environment while others prefer closing their eyes or simply listening in the background.

Why can't I hear some of the frequencies mentioned in a session?

Human hearing has a limited frequency range, and the frequencies you can perceive can also depend on your age, hearing, headphones, speakers, audio format and playback equipment.

Some very low or very high-frequency components may therefore not be clearly audible.

Streaming services and playback devices may also process audio differently.

Why does the sound quality differ between streaming platforms?

Different streaming and download platforms use different audio formats, compression systems and playback processing.

This means the same original recording can sound slightly different depending upon where and how you listen to it.

For listeners who want higher-quality downloadable formats, please see our available download options.

What are binaural beats?

Binaural beats are an auditory effect created when slightly different frequencies are presented separately to the left and right ears.

Because the technique depends upon separate signals reaching each ear, stereo headphones are normally required to experience the intended binaural effect.

Why do some releases include nature sounds or alternative versions?

Some releases include alternative mixes or additional tracks to provide different listening experiences.

For example, a release may contain a full musical session alongside a nature-based version, ambient version, binaural version or another variation.

These are provided so listeners can choose the experience they find most enjoyable.

SOUND HEALING & WELLBEING

How long does it take to experience the effects of sound meditation?

Everyone experiences music, meditation and sound differently.

Some people find a session immediately relaxing or immersive, while others simply enjoy the music without experiencing any particular altered or meditative state.

There is no guaranteed timeframe or outcome.

Regular listening or meditation may help you become more familiar with entering a relaxed or focused state, but experiences vary considerably between individuals.

Where do you get your information when creating sound healing sessions?

Jasmine researches a combination of music, acoustics, psychoacoustics, meditation, sound-based practices and spiritual traditions when developing Sound Energy Alchemist compositions.

Some concepts explored through our work come from established scientific research, while others originate from spiritual, energetic or traditional belief systems.

We believe it is important to distinguish between the two rather than presenting spiritual concepts as established scientific fact.

Is Sound Energy Alchemist music medical treatment?

No.

Our music is created for relaxation, meditation, personal exploration and general wellbeing and should not be considered medical treatment, diagnosis or a substitute for professional healthcare.

Titles and descriptions referring to concepts such as the nervous system, vagus nerve, frequencies, energy, chakras, cortisol, EMDR-inspired audio or other wellbeing practices describe the creative focus or intended listening experience of a composition and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of a medical outcome.

If you have a medical condition or concerns about whether a particular form of audio stimulation is appropriate for you, please seek advice from an appropriate healthcare professional.

BUYING & DOWNLOADING OUR MUSIC

Where can I buy high-quality downloads?

Our releases may be available through several digital platforms.

Availability can vary between releases and platforms.

Is all of your music available on every streaming or download service?

No.

Each platform has its own content requirements, distribution arrangements and catalogue limitations, so some releases may only be available through particular services.

Our catalogue may also change over time.

Why can prices differ between platforms?

Prices on platforms operated by third parties may be determined or adjusted by those platforms and can also vary according to territory, currency and local taxes.

We therefore cannot guarantee identical pricing across every service.

COPYRIGHT & USING OUR MUSIC

Can I use Sound Energy Alchemist music in my own project?

Generally, no.

Purchasing, downloading or streaming our music gives you access for personal listening only. It does not transfer copyright or grant a licence to incorporate our music into another project.

Please see our full Terms & Conditions for details.

Can I upload your music to YouTube?

No.

You may not upload or re-upload our music or videos to YouTube, whether the upload is monetised or non-monetised.

Unauthorised uploads may be subject to copyright claims or removal.

Can I use your music in a YouTube video if I credit you?

No.

Giving credit does not grant copyright permission.

Our music cannot be incorporated into another YouTube video or project simply by crediting Sound Energy Alchemist.

Can I use your music in YouTube Shorts?

You may use our music where it has been made officially available through YouTube's own music/audio library and Shorts tools, subject to YouTube's applicable terms.

You may not separately download our music and upload it yourself as part of a Short.

Can I use your music on TikTok?

You may use Sound Energy Alchemist music where it has been officially distributed and made available through TikTok's own music/sound library, subject to TikTok's applicable terms.

Directly downloading and re-uploading our recordings is not permitted.

Can I use your music on Instagram or other social media?

Where one of our recordings has been officially supplied to a platform's licensed music library, you may use it through that platform's own music-selection tools subject to its terms.

Downloading our recordings and independently uploading them to social media is not permitted.

Can I use your music in a commercial project?

No.

We do not currently offer general commercial licensing for Sound Energy Alchemist music.

Purchasing a recording does not grant a commercial licence.

Can I use your music in a non-commercial project?

Not without express written permission.

We may consider certain charitable projects individually. Please contact us before using any Content.

Can I play your music in my spa, yoga studio, therapy practice or other business?

Purchasing our music provides a licence for personal listening only and does not automatically grant permission for public or business use.

Please contact us before using Sound Energy Alchemist recordings in a commercial, professional or public setting.

Can I sample, remix or alter your music?

No.

Our recordings may not be sampled, remixed, retuned, manipulated, edited or incorporated into another published work without express written permission.

Can I record a meditation or spoken-word track over your music?

For your own private personal use, yes.

However, the resulting recording must remain private and cannot be uploaded, distributed, shared, sold, published or otherwise made available to other people.

Can I distribute music containing samples of Sound Energy Alchemist through Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music or another distributor?

No.

You may not sample or incorporate our copyrighted recordings into another release for distribution.

Is your music Creative Commons?

No.

Unless we expressly state otherwise for a particular release, Sound Energy Alchemist music is not released under a Creative Commons licence.

Is your music royalty-free?

No.

Sound Energy Alchemist recordings are copyrighted works and are not sold or distributed as royalty-free production music.

Can I repost your videos on my website?

You may not download our videos or audio and host copies on your own website or server without written permission.

However, where YouTube or another official platform provides an embed function, you may generally embed the original official Sound Energy Alchemist video or player without downloading or re-uploading the Content, subject to the platform's terms.

Can I host an event or gathering using Sound Energy Alchemist music?

Public performance, business and event use may involve different copyright and licensing requirements from private listening.

Please contact us before using our recordings as part of an organised event, class, gathering, treatment, workshop or other public activity.

I'm a DJ. Can I remix or perform your music at a live event?

You may not remix, sample, alter or redistribute our recordings without express written permission.

Public performance may also be subject to separate music licensing requirements.

RESEARCH, REVIEWS & MEDIA

Can I use Sound Energy Alchemist music in research, a documentary, review or publication?

Please contact us first.

We are happy to consider legitimate research, educational, review, documentary, press and charitable enquiries individually.

Permission to discuss or reference our work does not automatically grant permission to reproduce our recordings.

Where permission is granted, we may require appropriate acknowledgement and attribution.

STILL HAVE A QUESTION?

If your question relates to copyright, research, charitable use or another proposed use of Sound Energy Alchemist content that isn't covered above, please contact us before using the material.

Permission must be received in writing before any use that falls outside personal listening.

For complete information about copyright and permitted use, please also read our Terms & Conditions. If you do not hear from us within 7 days it means we are not able to help you.

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