Magic ears is a concept that refers to the ability of certain individuals to have an exceptional sense of hearing. These individuals are able to pick up on subtle sounds and have a heightened perception of the auditory world around them. People with magic ears often have the ability to hear sounds that others may not be able to detect, such as high-frequency sounds or low-level noises. They may also have a greater sensitivity to certain frequencies or be more attuned to the nuances of sound. Having magic ears can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it allows these individuals to appreciate and enjoy music, nature sounds, and other auditory experiences on a deeper level.

Ling Ling Bird Hears with his Magic Ears (paperback version)

‘Ling Ling Bird Hears with his Magic Ears’ takes us on an exciting journey through the world of sound – ideal for helping young children in the early stages of learning to listen and speak. We accompany Ling Ling Bird, who is deaf – his ears don’t work but not to worry - he wears cochlear implants that help him to hear. Together we listen to what he hears with his super magic ears!

Aimed at young children (0-3 years old) and early listeners (listening age of 0-3 years), this 36-page book is bursting with colour – illustrated throughout with bright and bold images, ideal for little people with inquiring minds.

The book is designed especially for families seeking a listening and spoken language outcome for their child/ren. Children first need to learn to listen before they can learn to speak. With a typically hearing child, this happens naturally and automatically; with a deaf child, who has gained access to sound through hearing aids and/or cochlear implants, the process often needs to be more deliberate. The child first needs to learn to pay attention to sound, then to understand that sound has meaning and finally that it has power – they can use their voice to get what they want, to express themselves and to join in with others!

Children will learn to imitate environmental sounds before they can say proper words – so for example, a child will say ‘baa’ before they say ‘sheep’. Using the ‘auditory hook’ mechanism, this book allows children to hear a range of common environmental ‘learning to listen’ sounds (the more often they hear them, the easier it will be for them to eventually say them) as well as hearing the proper words. The book uses simple rhymes to link the fun ‘learning to listen’ sounds. The use of rhymes aids language development and helps to build phonological awareness.

The book acknowledges that learning to listen and speak is hard work for deaf or hard of hearing children, who often experience heightened levels of auditory fatigue. At the end of the day, as at the end of this book, it is wonderfully relaxing for them to take off their magic ears and enjoy the total silence.

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Owned and operated by Adam Matza , Magic Ears provides professional mastering and mixing for all genres and styles of music, using top quality monitoring and signal processing, including superior mastering-grade analog equipment and industry standard software plug-ins.

We respect all kinds of music and will help make your songs and compositions sound amazing!

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What folks are saying

“Knocked it out of the park, as always! Love what you did with the low end, again, as usual. The widening was a really nice touch as well, perfectly executed.”

Hey there! Now that is damn cool result. The word that first came to my mind was smooth — the piece sounds smoother! And you actually got the loud middle part exactly as what I was trying to achieve; a full, heavy-duty contrast to the more quiet bits. Well done, especially considering the headroom limitation!

Adam has done two projects for me – mastering a song, and also mastering a 40 minute audio book of poetry with music. In both cases he not only provided a clean, professional finished product, but he also assisted in the creation of the work when I had questions how to record and mix things professionally. Very recommended!

I can highly recommend Adam Matza and Magic Ears Mastering, having used them on all four Orange Hypothesis EPs since 2017. Working with Adam is always a pleasure and I really value our partnership. He communicates really well, is super engaged, offers helpful suggestions and options and is patient and responsive with my queries and requests. It’s a really rewarding collaborative process and the end results never fail to leave me smiling. Adam brings clarity, space and precision to the mix, at the same time somehow magically making the whole thing gel. His insights and feedback have helped me improve the quality of my mixes and I’ve learned something new every time we work together. Adam has great musical knowledge and I trust and value his instincts. In short, Magic Ears Mastering rocks! Give them a go, you won’t be disappointed.

I had high expectations and you blew them out of the water. I’ve worked with other mastering companies in the past and was always disheartened by the results, but this is genuinely impressive. I’m extremely pleased.

Magic Ears Mastering RULEZ! Adam Matza does an excellent job. He has great ears and rock n roll instincts.

Adam’s work was outstanding – so thoughtful and subtle. I’m in a band called Raker, and we recently reached out to him to master our first single – “Gospel.” He was quick, flexible, direct…establishing himself as our go-to-guy for upcoming releases. If you want to feel confident that you have an expert on board, go with Magic Ears Mastering.

Adam was both excellent at his craft, and also really showed that he cared about our music, which in my experience is a decidedly unique combination. If you want to work with a kind, passionate, person with expert mastering skills, choose Adam Matza. Many many thanks!

I finally got a listen to the mastered recording you did for me. My first thought, when the intro started, was “smooth.” My emotional response as the track progressed could best be described as joy. I hear both a fullness and presence in the track that was lacking before. I didn’t know that was lacking as I sent you the best sounding track of anything I have done. I released an album last year just to friends and family, but if all my tracks sounded this good I’d be trying to get more people to listen to it. Thank you so much. I love it!

What is Magic Ears?

What is Magic Ears? Magic Ears is an innovative online English as a Second Language (ESL) education provider. It is based in Beijing, China, and provides English immersion classes to Chinese children ages 4-12. Classes are currently being accessed in 26 countries, and it recently launched recorded class curriculum for sale worldwide.

We had the opportunity to interview Amy who is a Magic Ears Teacher. Amy has an interesting story, she graduated from law school and decided to forgo her legal career to stay at home with her two special needs sons and now she works a few hours a day teaching with Magic Ears earning a full-time income.

On one hand, it allows these individuals to appreciate and enjoy music, nature sounds, and other auditory experiences on a deeper level. They may have a greater appreciation for the beauty and complexity of sound, and may be more adept at identifying and distinguishing different tones, pitches, and rhythms. On the other hand, individuals with magic ears may find certain sounds overwhelming or distracting.

What is Magic Ears?

Q. What got you interested in working with Magic Ears?

A. I was working for another online ESL company that is also based in China, however, there was no hope for a raise or advancement with that company. I investigated Magic Ears at a time when it was only a year old. It was a smaller company with big dreams and an even bigger heart. At the center of its operation was a core respect and appreciation for its teachers—a vastly different approach from other companies that existed at that time. When I started the application process, I was able to work with their dynamic platform and curriculum and was sold. I have now taught thousands of lessons and tens of thousands of students and still believe that it was the best professional decision I could have ever made.

Q. What are the benefits to working with Magic Ears?

A. The dynamic platform and curriculum make for incredibly fun and energetic classes. Time passes by quickly and enjoyably. I believe that life is too short for us to spend time doing things that do not bring us enjoyment. Magic Ears pays me more than any other online ESL company I have worked with. Lastly, the company offers a very generous cancellation policy. Many companies enforce monetary penalties for cancellations and will even cancel teacher contracts if they happen. I am a special needs mom. Life happens sometimes unexpectedly for us all, and particularly in my household. Sometimes, cancellations are necessary for the good of my family. That Magic Ears supports this fact makes me even more willing to give them my time and services.

Q. What experience/equipment is required to teach at Magic Ears?

A. Magic Ears welcomes applicants from the USA, Canada and South Africa who are native English speakers. Applicants must either have a minimum of bachelor’s degree or are actively pursuing one. And, finally, ESL certification is required to teach children in China. Magic Ears offers a fully accredited course for $20 to assist applicants with this. Below is a visual of computer specifications. You will also need a headset with a microphone to teach.

Q. Do you have to work odd hours (early/late) to be a teacher?

A. No matter where you live in the world, classes operate on Beijing Time (BJT). We have students and teachers of Magic Ears that are located in many different countries, so the hours would have to be converted according to the time zone in which you live. For teachers in the United States, these are nontraditional hours. Many teachers craft their Magic Ears schedules around family and other employment. Since I am personally a morning person, I choose to teach morning hours while my boys are still sleeping. I am finished by the time they wake, and we can start our day.

Q. What is a typical work schedule like? Is there flexibility?

A. Magic Ears does not require minimum hours from teachers. You can work as much or as little as you like. You can also craft your schedule to teach when you like. Some teachers like only mornings while others enjoy only evenings/nights. Some also do a combination. You can change your availability according to you needs.

Q. What do you enjoy most about your job?

A. Hands down, my favorite part of this job is working with the children. No matter what is happening in my own life—and as a special need’s mom, I see more than my share of difficult things—my spirits are lifted each time I log onto the Magic Ears platform. I am transported to the other side of the world and have the privilege of contributing to the futures of our students in a way that is fun and engaging. I love interacting with children, and our students are excited to take our classes. It is an extremely rewarding job.

Q. What is the most difficult part of your job?

A. When the USA started quarantining due to the pandemic, I found it a challenge to meet the changing needs of my children while also working. I know that I was not alone in juggling all that was required of us as society worked toward a new norm. I needed to find a way to be fresh and energetic both in my work and in the long days with my special kids as they struggled to understand what was happening in the world. Many of our teachers are parents, and I think finding the balance between work and home is a universal struggle. A silver lining to that struggle for me was that it was all happening under one roof. I could easily move back and forth between my own children and my classroom and we worked to establish peace in our household.

Q. Why do you think others would enjoy this job?

A. I initially began working in this field because I needed to find a way to earn income while staying home with my special need’s sons, who participate in daily therapies in our house. When the pandemic hit and the rest of the world scrambled to find work and adapt to working at home, I was fortunately already working in an established online industry. My livelihood has not been threatened by world events. I can work around my children’s schedules, but, if something unexpected happens, I am not penalized for cancelling a class.

These factors alone are attractive to me when considering how I am going to earn an income for my family. However, there is something so joyful and rewarding for me when I work directly with the students in their homes and lives. Magic Ears presents English education in a way that is fun for the students and being a part of that for them feeds my soul. It provides a viable source of income that can be earned from the comfort of your own home while playing with children.

Q. How hard is it to get started?

A. It is as easy as checking your computer specifications and getting a headset. I also conduct interviews for the company and meet applicants in all stages of their online ESL career. What we look for initially is basic ability to teach something. Most everything can be trained if you show a basic aptitude to teach ESL online. We offer training to both applicants and hired teachers as we believe in the benefit of continual professional development. Anyone interested in the application process can join the “Magic Ears Q & A” Facebook page where candidates can ask questions and share information with the support of hired Magic Ears teachers.

Want to get started by applying to be a teacher at Magic Ears? Click HERE.

Requirements:

Teachers must be native English speakers, have (or be currently pursuing) a bachelor’s degree in any subject, and hold a 120-hour ESL certification.

The application process:

Once an applicant submits their application, they will have the option of submitting a Recorded Interview or Live Interview. The is no correlation of doing to the recorded or live and getting hired- it is just personal preference. The Recorded or Live interview will last approximately 10 minutes.

The Recorded Interview will consist of the applicant providing a brief self-introduction and teaching a lesson for the letters Mm/Nn and the words Moon and Nurse. Applicants do not need to download the Magic Ears Teaching Platform for this option.

For the Live Interview, the applicant must schedule a time to meet with a member of the Magic Ears Team on the Magic Ears Teaching Platform. The session will consist of a brief introduction before the applicant teaches a lesson to the team member who acts like a student.

The next stage is the Trial Demo. The Trial Demo will be with a member of the Magic Ears Team on the Magic Ears Teaching Platform, which is where applicants will receive the material 24 hours before the scheduled time. Applicants will receive feedback immediately after the demo wraps. If they do not pass the Trial Demo, they will be provided with feedback and/or training before they can schedule another attempt. (There are no limits on the number of attempts at this moment.)

The next step is the background check and contract offer! You can complete the hiring process and begin teaching in as little as two days!

One good thing to know is that Magic Ears books classes for the teachers so teachers do not have to promote or market themselves.

TESOL Certification Program:

All Magic Ears Teachers are required to have a 120-Hour TESOL Certificate. Magic Ears offers an affordable, accredited option, but applicants are not required to use the Magic Ears program. The program does not take 120 hours to complete and is completely self-paced.

If you are looking for a legitimate work at home opportunity you should consider applying to Magic Ears. It is a great way to supplement your income or create a full-time income if you are in need. After meeting Amy, I realized this is something that I would be interested in myself. Magic Ears provides your curriculum and professional development opportunities. You honestly do not need a lot of space to get started as an online educator. Amy shared her space with me, and it can be in any area of your house. Even a corner of a room, the basement, under the stairs or a closet!

Magic Ears has a Facebook page and two Facebook Groups – one for current teachers and one for prospective teachers.

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They may be more susceptible to noise pollution or be easily bothered by loud or sudden sounds. They may also have difficulties in environments with a lot of background noise, as they may struggle to filter out the sounds they are trying to focus on. In some cases, individuals with magic ears may also have perfect pitch, which is the ability to accurately identify or reproduce a musical note without any reference point. Perfect pitch is a rare and highly prized skill in the music world, as it allows individuals to easily play by ear, compose music, and perform complex musical tasks. Overall, having magic ears is a unique and special trait that allows individuals to perceive and understand sound in a way that is not possible for everyone. It is a gift that can bring great joy and appreciation for the auditory world, but also comes with its own set of challenges and sensitivities..

Reviews for "Mastering the Art of Magic Ears: Techniques for Creating Amazing Sound Illusions"

1. Debbie - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with my experience with Magic Ears. The platform was glitchy and kept freezing during the lesson, which made it difficult for me to follow along. Additionally, the teacher didn't seem very engaged or enthusiastic, which made the whole lesson feel boring. I was expecting more interactive and engaging activities, but it just fell flat for me.

2. Mark - 1 star - I had such a terrible experience with Magic Ears. The lesson materials were not age-appropriate for my child and were too advanced for their English level. The teacher didn't seem to know how to adapt the lesson to my child's needs and didn't provide enough support or guidance. It was a waste of time and money, and I would not recommend Magic Ears to anyone looking for quality English instruction for their children.

3. Emily - 3 stars - I didn't have the best experience with Magic Ears. While the platform and technology worked fine, I found the teaching methods to be quite outdated. The lessons were very textbook-based and lacked creativity. It felt more like a traditional classroom setting rather than an online learning experience. Overall, I was hoping for a more modern and innovative approach to teaching English, but Magic Ears didn't deliver on that front.

4. Tom - 2 stars - I was not impressed with Magic Ears at all. The scheduling system was a nightmare, with limited availability and long wait times for lessons. Additionally, the cancellation policy was strict and inflexible, making it difficult to reschedule or cancel a lesson without penalties. The customer service was also lacking, as it took several attempts and a lot of back-and-forth emails to resolve any issues or concerns. Overall, the inconvenience and lack of flexibility outweighed the benefits of the platform, and I would not use Magic Ears again.

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