Learn the foundations for playing the gong with lots of hands-on practice time. You’ll learn everything necessary to start playing the gong for others and developing a personal practice with the gong.
You’ll learn:
Foundational playing techniques
Gong rhythms, sequences and composition
Types of gongs and mallets
“Hot spots” and mapping of the gong
Selecting the perfect gong for youGong care, accessories and transport
“Tuning in” and meditations for gong playing
Do and don’ts of a sound baths
Group & private practice time
Training Schedule:
9:30AM-10:00AM: Introduction & Opening Circle
10:00AM-11:00AM: Basic techniques and uses of the gong
10:45AM-11:30PM: Practicals of owning and playing the gong
11:30PM-12:00PM: Playing preparation and meditation
12:00PM-12:30PM: Striking and sequence practice as group
12:30PM-2:00PM: Lunch Break*
2:00PM-2:30PM: Post-lunch gong bath nap
2:30PM-3:30PM: Group practice, observations and refinement
3:30PM-5:00PM: Practice Rotation
5:00PM-5:30PM: Final Q&A, how to continue, closing meditation
all times are estimated and subject to adjustment
Registration:
$217 / $181 Before Friday August 1, 2025
Registration is limited so everyone will have time to play multiple types of gongs.
