Group Soundbath Player™ Certification Course

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About the Course

The Group Soundbath Player™ Certification Course was co-created by Jamie Bechtold and Robert Lee. Jamie Bechtold has over 20 years of experience playing sound baths professionally in Los Angeles, and Robert has been in the wellness and fitness world since 1998. Learn more about Jamie and Robert here.

This is a comprehensive online training that teaches you everything you need to play therapeutic-style sound baths confidently using crystal singing bowls and at least one gong. It’s delivered in one complete level. No additional courses, no extra levels.

Instruction is delivered through video demonstration, audio lessons, written lessons and instructions, step-by-step technique guidance, structured support, and clear practice assignments.

To earn certification, you’ll complete 40 hours of practice, including 10 full sound bath events performed at home using your own instruments, and pass a certification exam. You’ll apply our exclusive techniques, transitions, and playing templates taught throughout the course.

The course is self-paced. Your one-year access begins at registration, and most students finish within 2 to 6 months.

What Makes This Course Unique?

This certification is built on more than 20 years of full-time professional experience, over 4,000 public sound bath events, and hands-on knowledge from owning two dedicated sound bath studios. Jamie Bechtold is one of the most experienced sound bath practitioners and educators in the field. Together, Jamie and Robert created the first Soundbath Practitioner Training in Los Angeles, and this course expands on that foundation with a complete, technique-based method for playing therapeutic-style sound baths.

Most sound bath trainings rely on multiple levels, spiritual frameworks, or general wellness philosophy. This course focuses on playing skill, musicality, instrument control, and real-world application. The SSL™ techniques and playing methods taught here were developed through decades of practice in a sound-bath-only business. You’re learning directly from practitioners who have refined their craft across 4,000 sound baths and trained hundreds of students. This content isn’t available anywhere else.

You’ll learn exclusive playing techniques and methods through more than 90 dogma-free, evidence-based lessons. The course includes practical guidance on pricing, marketing, event structure, and venue selection to help you launch or grow a sound bath business. You can work through it self-guided or choose the GSP™ Advantage option, which adds guided audio practice, skill building, and personalized technique coaching.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for people who want to play sound baths professionally and build a business around work they find meaningful. It’s for those who want a clear, structured method grounded in real technique and musicality, without spiritual scripts, vague explanations, or the expense of multiple course levels.

If you care about offering consistent, therapeutic-quality experiences, want to learn directly from practitioners with decades of real-world experience, and want practical guidance on how to turn that skill into income, this course was built for you.

If you want to feel confident playing full sound baths using the exact techniques used in professional settings, this is where to start.

This course may not be the right fit if you’re looking for a training rooted in metaphysical frameworks, energy healing, or new age philosophy. We respect that those approaches exist, but this course doesn’t teach from that foundation. Our focus is on playing skill, technique, and the real-world craft of leading effective sound baths.

Registration Options & Pricing

We offer three different registration options, accommodating different needs and budgets. All options give you everything you need to get certitfied. Price starts at $799.

Required Sound Bath Instruments

You don’t need instruments to enroll, and we suggest you wait to buy your instruments until after you register. The course contains guidance on selecting the right instruments and students get discounts on many sound bath instruments.

However, a minimum amount is required to complete the course. If you sign up for the Essentials Plus or Advantage option, wait to purchase until after registration to access exclusive discounts and get guidance on selecting the best instruments.

Minimum Requirements:

• One Gong: 30″ or larger (not wind gong), with one large and two small/medium soft mallets. We suggest one made of nickel silver or a bronze Chau Gong. We do not suggest gongs made of stainless steel or any other material.
• Three Crystal Singing Bowls: One in 3rd octave, two in 4th octave, with two mallets for rim and side play.
• Tech Needs: Computer/tablet with stable internet and a decibel meter.

Suggested Additions:

• Two Additional Crystal Singing Bowls: Create a 5-bowl set (two in 3rd octave, three in 4th octave).
• One Complementary Instrument: Bead drum, rainmaker (self-standing), or percussion tube.

*If you purchase a minimum amount of instruments from us, you’ll receive a 6-month course extension.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Sound Bath Certification

Are there any registration requirements?

Yes. View eligibility requirements here.

How is the course delivered?

The Group Soundbath Player™ Certification Course is a self-paced online program, accessible for 12 months from registration. Three registration options are available, including GSP™ Advantage, which includes guided practice sessions, in-person instrument consultation, advanced bowl pairing, technique coaching, and other premium resources. Discounted one-on-one gong lessons are available online or in-person, and optional in-person workshops may be offered for an additional fee.

When will I be ready to play a sound bath?

If you follow the optional structured timeline, you’ll be prepared to play a crystal singing bowl sound bath by week 3, a gong sound bath by week 6, and a full therapeutic-style sound bath by week 8.

How long does the course take?

It depends on how quickly you acquire your instruments and how often you practice. Most students finish in 3 to 6 months, and you have up to 12 months from registration to complete it.

Do I need prior experience?

No. The course is designed for beginners and current practitioners alike. You need a passion for sound baths, an openness to learn, and access to the required instruments.

What instruments do I need?

To complete the course you’ll need a 30″ or larger gong, one large and two small or medium soft gong mallets, three crystal singing bowls (one in the 3rd octave, two in the 4th octave), two bowl mallets, a decibel meter, and a recording device.

How do I earn certification?

Complete the course modules, practice our specific techniques, finish all assignments, pass the certification exam, and sign the license agreement.

What support is available after the course?

GSP™ Advantage students receive 12 months of unlimited technique coaching and app access. All students can also subscribe to the SSL™ Practice Hub plus Technique Coaching for 3, 6, or 12 months during or after the course. These are the only support options available.

Can I start a sound bath business after completing the course?

Yes. The course includes practical guidance on pricing, marketing, event planning, and venue selection, drawn from over 20 years of professional experience.

Is this course suitable for yoga teachers or wellness professionals?

Yes. The skills taught here integrate naturally with yoga, meditation, and other wellness practices.

Will I learn sound healing for private one-on-one sessions?

This course focuses on group therapeutic-style sound baths. You’ll develop skills applicable to both groups and individuals, but one-on-one session protocols are not covered.

What is the difference between a sound bath and a sound meditation?

They’re closely related. Both involve immersive sound experiences using instruments like gongs and crystal singing bowls to promote relaxation. The therapeutic-style sound bath taught in this course is structured around specific playing techniques rather than guided meditation. Learn more about the differences between sound baths, sound healing and sound therapy.

Will I learn other instruments like chimes or tuning forks?

The course centers on gongs, crystal singing bowls, and complementary instruments including the bead drum. It also covers chimes, Himalayan singing bowls, tuning forks, and other instruments to broaden your overall knowledge.

I’m only interested in crystal singing bowls. Is there a separate course?

We offer private singing bowl lessons for non-professional use. If you want to learn to play singing bowls in a sound bath format, the certification course is the right path.

Are there multiple levels?

No. This is a single, complete course. It covers everything you need to play professional sound baths and build a business. Advanced workshops on specific instruments are planned for the future.

Will I learn about chakra crystal singing bowls?

The course briefly covers chakras in relation to crystal bowls, but the focus is on playing effective therapeutic-style sound baths rather than energy healing or chakra-specific training.

Will I learn about the benefits of sound baths?

Yes. The course covers the science-backed benefits of sound baths and how to play effectively to maximize those outcomes for your participants.

Can I teach others to play after completing the course?

No. This course certifies you to play sound baths, not to teach the method to others. Students sign an NDA agreeing not to share proprietary course content for teaching purposes.

What title do I earn?

Upon passing the certification exam, you’ll earn the title Certified SoundbathPlayer™.

Can I incorporate sound baths into yoga or other practices?

Yes. The skills in this course integrate naturally with yoga, meditation, and other wellness modalities.

Does this course offer Yoga Alliance CEUs?

No.

Why is a gong required?

A gong is essential for delivering professional therapeutic-style sound baths as taught in this course. Crystal singing bowls alone don’t provide the full range of sound needed for the therapeutic style we teach.

Do you offer other online courses?

Additional courses and workshops are in development. Stay tuned for updates.

What if I prefer in-person training?

The course is online, but students receive 50% off private gong lessons, available in-person in Southern California or online.