This is a 2 day workshop. 8 and 15 Jun, Saturday, 130pm to 6pm.
Discover the enchanting world of Gongs in our Gong Fundamentals workshop. This immersive experience is designed for beginners, offering a perfect introduction to the art of Gong playing and sound healing.
Workshop Highlights:
Introduction to the Gong:
- Learn about the rich history and significance of the Gong as a powerful instrument of sound and healing. Understand the mystical art of Gong making and the unique qualities that set Gongs apart.
Exploring Gong Types:
- Dive into the diversity of Gong types, from Chinese, Thai Gongs to Western Gongs with their planetary frequencies, intentions, and artistic designs.
Gong Playing Tools:
- Familiarize yourself with the tools of the trade, including soft mallets, hard mallets, flumis, the human voice, and even the conch shell. Understand how each tool creates distinct soundscapes.
Techniques for Gong Playing:
- Delve into various Gong playing techniques, from precise rhythms to gentle strokes and energetic playing. Discover the power of self-reflection through Gong sessions and the intuitive art of sound.
Choosing Your Gong:
- Get guidance on selecting the perfect Gong for your needs, whether it's through intuition or a specific criterion.
How to Clean and Maintain a Gong:
- Your Gong is more than just an instrument. Learn how to keep it in peak condition.
Who Can Join:
- This workshop is open to all beginners and existing sound practitioners. If you're curious about Gongs, looking to deepen your understanding or wanting to add the gong to your existing repertoire of instruments, this training is an ideal starting point.
Why Gong Training:
- Gongs offer a gateway to relaxation, inner peace, and spiritual growth. They have been used for centuries to promote healing and balance.
Your Teachers:
Fiona and Noel have learnt from some of the greatest gong masters that include Don Conreaux from the US, Aidan McIntyre from the UK, Martha Collard from Hong Kong and Jens Zygar from Germany. They have also visited world renowned gong makers, Gongland, Martin Blase and Paiste to know the gong makers and learn about the gong making process. They are now here to share their knowledge with you.
No prior experience is required; all you need is an open heart and a willingness to explore the magic of sound. Join us and let the Gong's resonance guide your path to a new level of understanding and self-discovery. This is not a Gong practitioner course. It is the basics that will lead you into becoming a gong practitioner. After some practice with the gongs, join the subsequent workshop to learn about giving gongs baths. If you are already a sound practitioner, this will give you what you need to adding the gong into your repertoire.
Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the soothing and transformative potential of Gongs. Enroll today and experience the wonders of sound healing.
