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Bowls, Gongs, and More
Learn to play crystal singing bowls, gongs, drums, and other sound bath instruments from practitioners with over two decades of experience. This hands-on workshop covers how different instruments affect the listener and teaches techniques for playing them in a therapeutic, wellness-focused way.
Open to all levels, this standalone workshop is designed for anyone interested in exploring sound bath instruments and learning how to play them effectively. It also complements the Group Soundbath Player™ Certification Course by giving you hands-on experience with many of the playing techniques taught in that course.
What You’ll Learn
- How different instruments affect the listener’s experience
- The truth of how sound affects the body, without pseudoscience or dogma
- How to play crystal singing bowls and gongs effectively to get consistent results
- Gong playing practice drills not taught anywhere else
- How to listen and evaluate differences in instrument quality
- What matters when buying crystal singing bowls and gongs
- The basics of selecting and playing crystal singing bowls that work together musically
- How to play crystal singing bowls and a gong to end a yoga class, Reiki session, massage, or other wellness modality
Who This Workshop Is For
This workshop is open to all levels, from beginners to experienced players looking to add to their skills. It’s a good fit for:
- Yoga teachers who want to add bowls or a gong to the end of class
- Reiki practitioners and massage therapists looking to incorporate sound bath instruments into sessions
- Aspiring sound bath practitioners exploring the field before committing to the full certification course
- Anyone curious about crystal singing bowls, gongs, or drums who wants to learn effective playing techniques instead of just guessing
Why Learn From Us
This workshop is taught by Jamie Bechtold and Robert Lee. Jamie has over two decades of experience professionally leading therapeutic-style sound baths, with more than 4,000 public events facilitated. Robert and Jamie started the original Soundbath Practitioner Training in 2017 and have been teaching trainings together ever since. You’re learning playing techniques that have been tested in front of real audiences for years, not just theory.
Class size is limited to 8 students so everyone gets hands-on time with the instruments and direct feedback.
Dates, Location & Price
The Gong Room, Yucca Valley, CA (near Joshua Tree National Park)
Choose from three sessions in 2026:
- August 8-9 – Sign Up
- October 10-11 – Coming soon
- December 5-6 – Coming soon
Price: $649
Discounts available:
- Current Group Soundbath Player™ Certification Course students receive a $100-$200 discount depending on registration level. Contact us for your code.
- Complete this workshop and get $200 off the Group Soundbath Player™ Certification Course if you register within 30 days.
- Attendees receive instrument discounts during the workshop.