Sound Healing With Gongs
No, we don’t make gong masters here — we help you become a sound servant!
Anyone who has heard the gong and felt deeply moved by its sound.
Those who may have been discouraged by overly loud or aggressive gong playing and want to learn a more mindful and respectful approach.
Wellness practitioners, yoga and meditation teachers, or sound bath facilitators who wish to expand their toolkit with the gong.
Sound Healing with Gongs is a comprehensive 40-hour online training that combines the science of sound with the art of mindful playing.
With lifetime access and a self-paced format, you’ll be able to study and practice at your own rhythm while building a solid foundation that will last a lifetime.
Unlike many quick, superficial trainings, this course dives deep into the true essence of the gong - respecting both the instrument and the listener.
With this program, you'll ignite your creativity and engage both your heart and mind, empowering you to become a more sensitive and skilled artist. Your wellness practice will evolve into something far more meaningful.
By the end of this course, you will:
Understand the physics of sound, music theory, and psychoacoustics as they relate to the gong.
Learn beginner and advanced gong playing techniques.
Discover how to choose the right gong for your practice.
Select the most appropriate accessories and mallets for different effects.
Learn how to treat gongs with respect and care.
Develop a grounded approach to playing avoiding harmful or overly aggressive methods.
Gain tools for ethically advertising your work and leading profound, meaningful sound journeys.
It is much more than just banging a gong "intuitively"
Structured & Comprehensive – From the basics of sound science to advanced playing, nothing is left out.
Science-Based & Grounded – We don’t claim “superior frequencies” or use shortcuts. We respect the evidence, the art, and the instruments.
Ethics-Focused – Learn how to facilitate responsibly and with integrity.
Transformational & Practical – You won’t just learn to play gongs — you’ll learn to create safe, deep, and transformative experiences.
Not Gong Masters, But Sound Servers – This training is not about ego. It’s about serving others through sound.
After completing Sound Healing with Gongs, you’ll be ready to:
Play gongs with confidence and sensitivity.
Create transformative sound journeys that honor both the listener and the instrument.
Integrate the gong into your personal practice or professional offerings.
Lead sessions that leave people inspired, nourished, and safe.
Duration: ~40 hours of training
Format: Online, self-paced
Access: Lifetime access — return and review anytime
Support: Structured lessons, demonstrations, and guided practices
ABOUT THIS SEGMENT
FREE PREVIEW1a. UNLOCKING THE MYSTERIES OF SOUND
1b. UNVEILING FREQUENCY AND SOUND PATTERNS
FREE PREVIEWTONE GENERATOR IN ACTION: A LIVE DEMO
1c DECODING THE PHYSICAL CORRELATION OF LOUDNESS
UNDERSTANDING FREQUENCY PERCEPTION: A DEMONSTRATION
1d THE MAGIC OF RESONANCE: UNDERSTANDING RESONANT FREQUENCIES
SEEING RESONANT FREQUENCIES IN ACTION
FREE PREVIEWLIVE DEMO: SYMPATHETIC RESONANCE USING SINGING BOWLS
1e THE BEAUTY OF SOUND PARTIALS: EXPLORING OVERTONES AND HARMONICS
EXPLORING TIMBRE: A LIVE DEMO OF VARIOUS MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
1f EXPLORING THE WONDER OF STANDING WAVES
1g CYMATICS REVEALED: HOW SOUND CREATES VISUAL PATTERNS
FREE PREVIEWCYMATICS: EXPLORING THE ARTISTRY OF SOUND VISUALIZATION
FREE PREVIEWABOUT THIS SEGMENT
FREE PREVIEW2a THE LANGUAGE OF MUSIC: EXPLORING MUSICAL NOTES
MATH MAGIC LAND - MUSIC
FREE PREVIEW2b CONSONANCE VS. DISSONANCE: THE DUALITY IN MUSIC
THE ART OF SOUND: CONSONANT AND DISSONANT MUSIC IN ACTION
FREE PREVIEW2c DISCOVERING MUSICAL FOUNDATIONS: MAJOR AND MINOR TRIAD CHORDS
2d RHYTHM VS. TEMPO: THE DYNAMICS OF MUSICAL TIME
2e THE HEARTBEAT OF MUSIC: FINDING THE PERFECT PACE
UNVEILING THE BEAT: MUSIC TEMPO IN ACTION
FREE PREVIEWABOUT THIS SEGMENT
FREE PREVIEW3a UNVEILING PSYCHOACOUSTICS: THE INTERPLAY OF SOUND AND MIND
FREE PREVIEW3b PASSIVE HEARING OR ACTIVE LISTENING? MASTERING THE SKILL OF SOUND ENGAGEMENT
3c EXPLORING THE SCIENCE OF HEARING: A JOURNEY THROUGH THE AUDITORY SYSTEM
3d HOW HEARING WORKS
FREE PREVIEW3e JOURNEY OF SOUND TO THE BRAIN
3f HARNESSING SOUND: STIMULATING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM VIA THE VAGUS NERVE
3g SONIC DIET AND SONIC CLEANSING
3h PERCEPTION OF REALITY
FREE PREVIEW3i THE SCIENCE OF AMPLITUDE: MANIPULATING SOUND FOR IMPACT
SOUND HEALING UNLEASHED (THE VIOLENCE OF 'SOUND HEALING')
SOUND HEALING UNLEASHED (THE BEAUTY OF TENDERNESS)
3j EXPLORING PERCEPTION: THE POWER OF HIGH AND LOW PITCH
3k DISCOVERING THE FLOW: THE IMPACT OF ASCENDING AND DESCENDING TONES
3l EXPLORING SOUND DENSITY: STIMULATING AND DISCHARGING WITH ACOUSTIC FORCE
EXPLORING EMOTIONS THROUGH SOUND DENSITY: AN ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE
3m THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY: CRESCENDO AND DECRESCENDO IN MUSIC
DISCOVERING THE IMPACT OF CRESCENDO AND DECRESCENDO: A MUSICAL SHOWCASE
3l SILENCE AS A SOURCE OF INFORMATION
3m DISSONANCE (THE BEAUTY OF UGLINESS)
3n LISTENING TO OVERTONE-EMITTING INSTRUMENTS (GAME OF TONES)
3o MASTERING THE ART OF SURPRISE: KEEPING YOUR AUDIENCE ENGAGED
3p THE IMPACT OF TENSION AND RELEASE: A STRATEGY FOR EMOTIONAL DEPTH
FOUR WAYS SOUND AFFECTS US
FREE PREVIEWABOUT THIS SEGMENT
FREE PREVIEW4a UNVEILING ENTRAINMENT: THE IMPACT OF SYNCHRONIZED RHYTHMS
ENTRAINMENT SHOWCASE
4b THE HIDDEN BEATS: RHYTHMIC PATTERNS IN DAILY LIVING
FREE PREVIEW4c ENTRAINMENT: THE SCIENCE BEHIND SYNCHRONIZING WITH SOUND
4d BRAINWAVE PATTERNS
FREE PREVIEW4e UNVEILING BRAINWAVE ENTRAINMENT: TUNING YOUR MIND WITH SOUND
4f ISOCHRONIC TONES
4g MONAURAL AND BINAURAL BEATS
4h SYNCING WITH SOUND: HEART AND BREATH ENTRAINMENT EXPLAINED
THE IMPACT OF MUSIC MEDICINE AT THE CELLULAR LEVEL
FREE PREVIEWABOUT THIS SEGMENT
FREE PREVIEW5a MEET THE GONG
PAISTE GONG MAKING PROCESS
BRONZE GONG HAMMERING IN ASIA
THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF GONGS IN CHINA
43 INCH CHINESE CHAO GONG DEMONSTRATION
FREE PREVIEW40 INCH CHINESE FENG (WIND) GONG DEMONSTRATION
42 INCH TONE OF LIFE COSMO (AIR) GONG DEMONSTRATION
FREE PREVIEW5b GONG STANDS MALLETS AND ACCESSORIES
WUHAN GONG STAND FOR GONGS 32" - 40"
WUHAN GONG STAND FOR GONGS 32" - 43"
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR GONG (TESTING 7 DIFFERENT METHODS) SHOWCASES
5c GONG PLAYING TECHNIQUES EXERCISE 1 DEMO (FEELING THE GONG)
5c-2 GONG PLAYING TECHNIQUES EXERCISE 2 DEMO (PRIMING THE GONG)
5c-3 GONG PLAYING TECHNIQUES EXERCISE 3 DEMO (BUILDING THE TENSION GRADUALLY)
5c-4 GONG PLAYING TECHNIQUES EXERCISE 4 DEMO (WORKING WITH FIRM MALLETS)
5c-5 GONG PLAYING TECHNIQUES EXERCISE 5 DEMO (SWIPING THE GONG)
5c-6 GONG PLAYING TECHNIQUES EXERCISE 6 DEMO (SEQUENCING THE STRIKES)
5c-7 GONG PLAYING TECHNIQUES EXERCISE 7 DEMO (RIDING WITH THE WIND)
PLAYING THE GONG (DO AND DO NOT)
5d-1 RUBBING THE GONG TECHNIQUES (A BRIEF REVIEW OF FRICTION MALLETS AND TIPS ON USING THEM)
5d-2 RUBBING THE GONG TECHNIQUES (WORKING WITH THE FRICTION MALLETS)
5d-3 RUBBING THE GONG TECHNIQUES (GAINING FULL CONTROLL ON YOUR WILD GONG)
5e TIPS AND ADVANCED PLAYING TECHNIQUES
THE MINDSET OF THE GONG PRACTITIONER
FREE PREVIEWPLAYING WITH TWO MALLETS SHOWCASE
ADVANCED PLAYING TECHNIQUE WITH TWO MALLETS SHOWCASE
A STORY OF THE 30 INCH TONE OF LIFE SUN GONG
FREE PREVIEWA STORY OF THE 30 INCH TONE OF LIFE SHEMOON GONG
FREE PREVIEWA STORY OF THE 30 INCH TONE OF LIFE EARTH GONG
FREE PREVIEWA STORY OF THE 42 INCH TONE OF LIFE "COSMO" GONG
FREE PREVIEWA STORY OF THE 40 INCH "WIND" GONG
FREE PREVIEW"HEAVEN' GONG BY MARTIN BLASE
FREE PREVIEWNo. You don’t need to own a gong before enrolling. Many students take the course first to learn how to choose the right gong and accessories before making a purchase.
Absolutely. This course is designed for complete beginners as well as those who have already fallen in love with the gong. The lessons start with the fundamentals and gradually progress to more advanced techniques.
Unlike many programs that take shortcuts or use vague claims about “special frequencies,” this course is scientific, structured, comprehensive, and ethics-focused. You’ll gain both the knowledge and the sensitivity needed to play gongs in a respectful, transformational way.
Yes. After completing the training, you’ll have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to facilitate meaningful and safe gong journeys. You will receive a certificate of completion from Sound Medicine Academy.
You’ll receive lifetime access. That means you can revisit the materials anytime and learn at your own pace.
The course includes about 40 hours of content. Since it’s self-paced, you can spread this over weeks or months depending on your schedule.
Many people have been discouraged by overly loud or aggressive gong playing. This training emphasizes sensitivity, respect, and ethics. You’ll learn how to use the gong in a way that nourishes, rather than overwhelms, your listeners.
No. At Sound Medicine Academy, we don’t believe in the idea of “gong masters.” Instead, you’ll learn to be a sound servant — someone who uses the gong with humility, care, and intention to serve others.