Gong Resonance Therapy Training
Module 1: Gong Techniques
August 24-26, 2018 | Pittsburgh, PA
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 large selection of gongs to practice with during the workshop. Participants are welcome to bring their own gong(s) to practice with as well. If you plan on bringing a gong, please 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
– Gong Tone Combination/Playing Multiple Gongs
– Gong for Individual Sound Therapy Session
– Gong for Group Meditation/Relaxation
– Gong for Savasana
– Extended Playing Techniques
– Subtleties and Tone Color
– Rhythm and Pulse
– Gong and Movement (Flow and Dance)
– The Nature of Sound
– Deep Listening
– Exercises and Meditations for gong players
– Gong Improvisation
– Playing as a group/Multiple gong players
– How to receive the vibration while playing
– Fearlessness in the gong field
– Experimentation and Exploration
– The Sound of Silence
– Gong Mantras and Toning
Schedule:
Friday, Aug 24, 2018 | 6:00 – 9:30 pm
Saturday, Aug 25, 2018 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, Aug 26, 2018 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Additional Gong Concert:
Saturday, Aug 25, 2018 | 7-8:30 pm - Get Tickets
Sunday, Aug 26, 2018 | 7-8:30 pm - Get Tickets
Cost:
$295 if paid by July 3, 2018
$345 if paid by July 24, 2018
$395 there after
Space is limited to 16 participants. Our trainings often fill up months in advance. Advance registration strongly advised!
Cancellation Policy:
100% Refund (minus credit fee) 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 (minus credit fee) 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.