Group Soundbath Player™ Certification Course

Learn to learn to play professional-level therapeutic-style sound baths.

• Learn the art of playing professional therapeutic-style sound baths with a gong and crystal singing bowls.

• Discover how to choose the best instruments for delivering a powerful, immersive sound bath experience.

• Get certified in proprietary therapeutic-style sound bath techniques and methods, setting yourself apart.

• Unlock the secrets to building and growing a thriving sound bath business.

• Learn from our 20 years of experience—skip the mistakes and accelerate your success.

• Join our private Soundbath.com Community of players.

About the Training

Learn to Play!

• Start a Sound Bath Business: Learn the essentials to launch and grow your professional sound bath business.
• Help Others: Learn to play in a way that helps people relax and de-stress.
• Play with Confidence: Play an effective therapeutic-style sound bath with confidence.
• Choose the Right Instruments: Get expert guidance on your sound bath instrument setup and avoid costly mistakes.
• Business Essentials: Learn pricing, marketing, event planning, and venue selection to get your business going more quickly.
• 12 Months of Support: Enjoy unlimited guidance to perfect your sound bath playing and build your business.

Join the Group Soundbath Player™ (GSP™) Certification Course – a comprehensive sound bath practitioner training for playing therapeutic-style sound baths with crystal singing bowls and gongs.

Created for individuals seeking to deliver consistent and impactful sound baths, this course is an evolution of the successful Sound Bath Practitioner Training launched in 2017 by Jamie Bechtold and Robert Lee in Los Angeles. It has been meticulously refined to provide students with all the tools and knowledge necessary to offer professional sound baths as a service. The course’s flexibility allows for completion in as little as four months or up to twelve, catering to various schedules. It is entirely online, with the option for an in-person instrument consultation and gong-playing lessons.

The GSP™ course offers a structured approach to playing therapeutic-style sound baths, with specialized techniques and insights gathered from over 20 years of experience in the field. Students will benefit from the exclusive, proprietary methods developed from leading more than 3,500 public sound baths and teaching hundreds of students since 2012. This unique certification is designed to help students play musician-quality sound baths and speak about them confidently and professionally.

Elevate your practice and join a course that will empower you to succeed in the world of sound baths.

Who is this course for?

• Those who want to learn how to play sound baths as a professional service.
• Current practitioners who want to improve their sound bath playing skills.
• People who want to earn a certification in playing therapeutic-style sound baths using our proprietary methods.

Student Perks

• $500 promotional instrument credit to use towards select sound bath instruments.
• Special discounts on a variety of sound bath instruments.
• Discount on future workshops – both in-person and online.
• 50% discount on private gong lessons.
• Access to all course updates for an entire year.

What Does the Sound Bath Training Include?

The GSP™ certification course is offered online, with plenty of live support throughout. The Course Start Date is chosen when students register and is the date their course access begins. Nothing is required on this date, it is just when the 12 months of access starts. Students who earn a certification are certified in playing therapeutic-style sound baths using our proprietary methods.

Course includes:

• GSP™ Player Essentials™: Over 70 lessons covering information on learning about sound baths and how to play them effectively.
• SSL™ Skill Building: Over 30 lessons containing exclusive instrument-playing technique videos and assignments to make you a better player. The guided practice sessions lead you through specific playing sequences and full sound baths.
• SSL™ Techniques: Learn our proprietary SSL™ techniques for playing an effective therapeutic-style sound bath.
• Therapeutic-Style Sound Bath Playing Template & Event Structure: Receive access to our proprietary therapeutic-style sound bath playing template and learn to structure your event from planning to conclusion.
• Instrument Library: Access our exclusive instrument library, which includes videos of over 50 gongs, crystal singing bowls, and other sound bath instruments.
• Instrument Setup Consultation: This service is available online or in-person in Los Angeles. Students get personal assistance in building their sound bath setup in a small group setting.
• Player Q&A™: Students receive ongoing support through live online Q&A sessions, which are offered monthly on the community learning platform.
• Soundbath.com Community: Access to our private Soundbath.com Community (available as an app) where students can ask all sound bath training-related questions.
• Technique Assessments: Students turn in technique assessment videos and get personal feedback.

This course is done at your own pace and will take 4-6 months to complete once you have your instruments. 

What will I learn in this Sound Bath Certification Training Course?

This training equips students to offer professional-level therapeutic-style sound baths as a service and to start a sound bath event business.

Some of the key learning elements include:

• Sound bath history.
• Music theory & science for playing sound baths.
• How to select the best instruments for individual goals.
• Proprietary instrument playing techniques.
• How to structure and play a therapeutic-style sound bath.
• How to combine instruments, seamlessly blending their sounds.
• How to play a gong and crystal singing bowls at a professional level.
• How to lead a sound bath event alone or with others.
• The ins and outs of leading sound bath events.
• How to start and run a sound bath business.
• Tips & advice from our 20+ years of experience running a sound bath business.
• and much more.

Do I Need Sound Bath Instruments to Get Started?

You can get started without any instruments. However, to complete the course, all participants must have access to a basic sound bath setup, which includes:

1. One 30” or larger gong made of nickel silver, or bronze (bronze Chau, not a wind gong).
2. Large gong mallet and two small or medium gong mallets.
3. Five crystal singing bowls—two bowls must be in the 3rd octave and the rest in the 4th octave.
4. Two crystal bowl mallets that allow playing on the rim and side.
5. One Complementary Instrument (bead drum, Raintower, or Percussion Tube)

In addition, each participant will need a computer or tablet with a stable internet connection, a decibel meter (stand-alone preferred), and a phone or device that records audio and video.

How Much Are Instruments?

Your basic setup cost depends on the gong you choose. Gong prices range from $750 to $6,000, depending on the gong type, material, and maker. A basic setup with the least expensive gong option costs around $2,500 (excluding tax, shipping, cases, and stand). If you use your promotional credit, that brings your cost to around $2,000 (before tax or shipping).

2024 Price

$1959 

Special promo! Get a $500 promotional instrument credit to use towards select gongs and crystal singing bowl packages that we sell. 

What happens after I register?

After you complete your registration, you will gain access to the course orientation and some spaces within the Soundbath.com community. Here, you will find our exclusive Instrument Library which contains audio and videos of gongs, crystal singing bowls, and other instruments.  You’ll also be able to book your online or in-person Instrument Consultation. We suggest booking this as soon as possible so you can start building your sound bath setup.

Your promotional instrument credit is available immediately, and you also get student pricing on instruments right away.

Your course access begins on your Course Start Date, which is when you can start learning. On this day, we host a live “meet and greet” at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. This optional meeting allows you to connect with other students and ask any questions you may have about getting started with the course.

Common Sound Bath Training Questions

How is this course offered?

This is an online course and there is an option to attend an in person instrument consultation for no additional charge. Students also receive discounted one-to-one gong lessons, which can be conducted in person or online. The course combines recorded and live content with practice assignments.  When you register, you will choose your start date, which is the date your access to the course begins. There is a start date every month starting in 2025.  Access to the course is available for 12 months from your chosen start date. In person lessons may also be offered as part of the course (for an additional fee).

What if I can’t start on the Course Start Date?

That’s okay! The Course Start Date is when you receive access to the course content, and you don’t have to do anything on this date. You will have access to the course for an entire year.

When will I be ready to play a sound bath?

Students will be prepared to play a crystal singing bowl sound bath in week 3, a gong sound bath in week 6, and a full therapeutic-style sound bath in week 8.

How do I sign up for the course?

Registration will be available by the end of August. The first start date is in October, and there is a new start date every month.

Will I learn how to do sound healing as well?

Sound healing is a term usually used for private one-to-one sessions. This course does not cover how to offer private sound healing sessions.

Will I learn how to facilitate a sound meditation?

A therapeutic-style sound bath is very similar to a sound meditation. Both terms are often used to describe similar services.

Will I learn how to play other sound healing instruments like chimes and tuning forks?

This course covers playing gongs, crystal singing bowls, and many other sound bath instruments (also called sound healing instruments). Information about chimes, Himalayan Singing Bowls (often referred to as Tibetan Singing Bowls), tuning forks, and other various instruments are included in the course content.

Will I learn how to do a private sound therapy session?

This course is about playing group therapeutic-style sound baths. It does not cover how to do private sessions.

I’m only interested in playing singing bowls. Do you have a course for this?

Yes! We offer a SoundbathPlayer™ Singing Bowl Basics workshop in person and online. More info is here.

Do you offer multiple levels of sound bath training?

No, there is only one level of this course. This training is comprehensive and includes everything you need to know in order to play sound baths and start your business. Some advanced workshops will be available soon that offer additional playing techniques for various instruments, but this is the only level of sound bath training you need!

Will I learn about the Chakras?

This course briefly discusses crystal bowls and Chakras; however, the main goal is to learn to play an effective therapeutic-style sound bath. Learning about Chakras or energy healing is not a primary part of this course.

Will I learn the Sound Bath benefits?

Yes, this course covers the benefits of sound baths and how to play effectively.

Will I be able to hold my own sound bath teacher training after this course?

No, this course is for learning how to play sound baths, not teaching others how to play. All students sign an NDA agreeing not to teach the information learned in this course to others.

What is my title after completing the course? Am I a sound healer or sound bath practitioner?

Those who complete the entire course and pass the certification exam earn the title of “Certified Group Soundbath Player™.”

Will I learn how to incorporate a sound bath into yoga?

This course teaches you to lead a full therapeutic-style sound bath. With what you learn, you will be able to incorporate this style of sound bath into yoga, or any other type of wellness modality or healing practice.

Does your sound bath training offer yoga alliance CEUs?

No, we do not offer yoga alliance CEUs.

Will I learn to play sound baths for both individuals and groups?

This course focuses on playing for groups, but you can also play for an individual if you prefer. The knowledge and skills that you gain can be used for any amount of participants, from one to one thousand and beyond.

Do you offer any other online courses?

More courses are in the works!

What if I want to learn in person?

Students get 50% off private gong lessons to complement their training. Each participant also receives a free in-person (or online) small group instrument consultation where they get to hear the gongs in person.

Why do I need to have a gong? I see a lot of sound baths with only crystal singing bowls.

A gong is essential for playing a professional level therapeutic-style sound bath, which is the type of sound bath you will learn in this course. If you only want to play crystal singing bowls, you can learn the basics in our Singing Bowl Basics workshop, offered in-person and online (coming soon).

What am I certified in?

Students who successfully complete the course and all steps to certification receive the credential Certified Group Soundbath Player™. They are certified to play a therapeutic-style sound bath using our proprietary methods and techniques.

What are the details of the promotional instrument credit offer?

View all the details about the offer here.

Where can I get more of my questions answered?

Visit our help center here. 

Your Sound Bath Certification Teachers

This course was created and is taught by Jamie Bechtold and Robert Lee, sound bath and wellness experts with over 45 years of combined experience. Jamie has been playing sound baths since 2003 and has conducted more than 3,500 public group sound bath events. Robert has been teaching breathwork for over 12 years and has worked in the fitness and wellness industry since 1997.

Together, they created The Soundbath Center, Los Angeles’s premiere venue for sound baths and pioneered the original Group Soundbath Practitioner Training in 2017. Jamie and Robert have developed unique sound bath events including, Breathwork SoundLab™, GongPlay® Soundbath, ThetaBeats® Soundbath, DrumFlow®Soundbath, and DrumBath® Ceremony.