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licensed to use material. The name of the copyright owner is usually found on the
first few pages of a book; in the front of a periodical; and on the cover/case of a CD,
cassette, or videotape.
There are two organizations that represent the artists and producers of most
modern music that is published—BMI and ASCAP (see the Music Licensing in
Resources for Trainers section in the appendices for contact information). For a
yearly licensing fee paid to these organizations, you can obtain copyright permis-
sion to play songs by the musicians they represent.

Music reduces stress, relieves anxiety, increases energy and
improves recall. Music makes people smarter.
—Jeannette Voss
The Music Revolution

PUTTING YOUR BRAIN TO WORK: ACTIVITY

What other noise sources that you have experienced in training?

What obstacles do such noises present to you as a facilitator or trainer? To learners?

How were, or could have been, these noises better eliminated or controlled?

Vegetation

The importance of fresh air on brain function-
ing has been known for years. The brain needs
air rich in oxygen and free of contaminants
to operate at peak performance levels. Un-
fortunately, many organizations now oc-
cupy closed environment type buildings
where air is recycled and windows cannot
be opened. The result is often reduced air
quality that in some cases even results in
what has been termed “sick building
syndrome.” According to the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air pollu-
tion is one of the top environmental hazards of
our time. It is a leading cause in the rise of asthma