Gong Resonance Therapy Training Module 1

With Mike Tamburo

August 16 - 18, 2019 | Northport, NY

Are you fascinated by the healing and harmonic resonance of the Gong? Whether you are new to playing the gong or an experienced player, this workshop will offer a new perspective on how to work with this powerful sound current. Expand your relationship with the gong in a way that is transformative yet liberating, playful and creative. No prior experience playing the gong is necessary. Learn a number of gong strokes and playing techniques that will deepen your understanding and experience with the gong. Novices will get a solid base of playing techniques and deep listening exercises to help enter into an active state of meditation while playing. More experienced gong players will get an expanded vocabulary of sonic possibilities, subtleties and dynamics in producing various sounds, textures and tone qualities. We will also focus on playing the gong in different settings – individual therapy, group experience and Savasana.

We will have a small selection of gongs to practice with during the workshop. We will have to take turns playing.  Participants are encouraged to hold a respectful and meditative space while they are playing and while they are listening to others play. Participants are welcome to bring their own gong(s) to practice with as well.  If you plan on bringing a gong, please contact us and arrive 15-30 min early to set up your gong and stand.

Open to all! No prior experience playing the gong or ownership of a gong necessary!

Curriculum

– Gong Strokes

– Combining and Connecting Gong Strokes

– Mallets

– Use of Gong for Different Purposes and in Different Environments (Therapeutic, Self Healing, Savasana, Group Meditation)– Subtleties and Tone Color

– Rhythm and Pulse

– Gong and Movement (Flow and Dance)

– The Nature of Sound/Physics of Sound

– Deep Listening

– Exercises and Meditations for gong players

– Improvisation

– Playing as a group/Multiple gong players

– Vocalization Practices

– Setting Up Stands and Gongs/Tearing Down Stands and Gongs/Loading and Unloading Vehicle

Schedule:

Friday, August 16 | 1:00  pm - 9:00 pm (Group Set up 1pm-2pm)

Saturday, August 17 | 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sunday, August 18 | 10:00 am -  7:00 pm (Group Teardown 6pm-7pm)

Cost:

$375 if paid by June 16, 2019

$425 if paid by July 16, 2019

$500 there after

Space is limited to 16 participants. Advance registration strongly advised!

Cancellation Policy:

100% Refund will be issued if notification is received more than and up to 1 month in advance

A $50 cancellation fee will be subtracted from the 100% refund if notification is received less than 1 month and more than 10 days in advance. Cancellation fee will be waived if you find a replacement for your spot.

No refund is available if notification is received less than 10 days prior to the training.