Welcome To Gong Master Training
Friday 29th July to Sun 07 August
Gong Master Training is an immersion in the Art and Science of Gong playing as devised by world renowned Grand Gong Master and innovator Don Conreaux and Gong Master Aidan McIntyre. Don and Aidan have been teaching together in the UK and around the word since 1994.
Gong Master Training is an immersion in the Art and Science of Gong playing as devised by world renowned Grand Gong Master and innovator Don Conreaux and Gong Master Aidan McIntyre. Don and Aidan have been teaching together in the UK and around the word since 1994.
Event time: Fri 29th Jul 2022 at 6:30pm - Sun 7th Aug 2022 at 4:00pm
Just Some Of What You Can Expect...
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Days in the Cotswolds
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Hours Of Training
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Hours of All-night Gong Puja
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Gong Baths
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Is The Course For Me?
The ten-day Gong Master Training is a comprehensive deep dive into the Art and Science of Sacred Sound. Through both hands on experiential learning and engaging theoretical sessions, beginning students and those that have already taken their first steps into this world, will gain the knowledge and experience to develop their own sound healing practice.
New students receive a wealth of teaching, and for returning ones, the process of understanding deepens – incorporating new dynamic levels of embodied practice. Like reading a good book, the first time it’s read, the story becomes familiar, the second time, the offering meets the reader differently, whereby the repetition enables the story to evolve.
With this training, what is revealed to the student is similar to the Gong itself – always entirely new. There is also a growing trend of combining the gong with other healing modalities. Students who have already studied other modalities such as Yoga, Psychotherapy, Reiki etc often attend to gain the skills necessary to enrich their practice
New students receive a wealth of teaching, and for returning ones, the process of understanding deepens – incorporating new dynamic levels of embodied practice. Like reading a good book, the first time it’s read, the story becomes familiar, the second time, the offering meets the reader differently, whereby the repetition enables the story to evolve.
With this training, what is revealed to the student is similar to the Gong itself – always entirely new. There is also a growing trend of combining the gong with other healing modalities. Students who have already studied other modalities such as Yoga, Psychotherapy, Reiki etc often attend to gain the skills necessary to enrich their practice
What You'll Learn During Your Stay
The emphasis will be on all areas of Gong Mastership depending on the needs of the students. Topics will include:
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Gong playing techniques, (including the different strokes and the use of all types of mallets)
New Rotogong techniques, using singing bowls, conch shells
Practice with other instruments, both ancient and modern, whether man-made or sourced from Nature
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We will be teaching how to play the many different types of Gongs and instruments available. These include:
The Gong will be used as a transformational tool for Personal and Group Healing Meditations, Gong Yoga exercises, Philosophy and Gong Consciousness.
- Singing Bowl
- Shruti Box
- Conch Shell
- Feathers
- Gong Therapy Practice
- Giving the Gong Bath
- Organisation and Performance of an all-night Gong Puja.
The Gong will be used as a transformational tool for Personal and Group Healing Meditations, Gong Yoga exercises, Philosophy and Gong Consciousness.
Traverse The 7 Regions Towards Gong Mastery
In total there are 18 areas of gong mastery split into 7 regions. All regions will be explored, as this is an organic training the emphasis will be guided by the needs of the students
🎵 Region 1: History and Philosopy
🎵 Region 2: Musical Science of Tone Combining
🎵 Region 3: How to Play
🎵 Region 4: Toning and Overtoning
🎵 Region 5: Design Science and Astrology
🎵 Region 6: The Chiometer
🎵 Region 7: Mem Gong Yoga of Holistic Resonance
🎵 Region 2: Musical Science of Tone Combining
🎵 Region 3: How to Play
🎵 Region 4: Toning and Overtoning
🎵 Region 5: Design Science and Astrology
🎵 Region 6: The Chiometer
🎵 Region 7: Mem Gong Yoga of Holistic Resonance
Other Helpful Course Information
You will be guided on a road to Mastery in the use of Sacred Sound as a transformational tool and in the service to Humanity. Each day we will be working with different sacred instruments; to learn how to use them in performance and healing for others as well as ourselves.
Students will have the opportunity to play and experiment with master quality instruments (both modern and collectable antiques): gongs and singing bowls. They will also receive instruction on the shruti box, chanting, toning, singing and conch playing. All material and equipment will be made available to students so there is no need to own or bring anything in order to participate on this course.
However students are welcome to bring their own Gong or other instruments, if they would like.
Participants will be guided in the use of the gong as a transformational tool weather used for personal practice, 1-1 therapy, Group Gong Baths, performance, or the all-night Gong Puja. Students will get the opportunity to experience the gong and other instruments in all of these contexts.
Students will have the opportunity to play and experiment with master quality instruments (both modern and collectable antiques): gongs and singing bowls. They will also receive instruction on the shruti box, chanting, toning, singing and conch playing. All material and equipment will be made available to students so there is no need to own or bring anything in order to participate on this course.
However students are welcome to bring their own Gong or other instruments, if they would like.
Participants will be guided in the use of the gong as a transformational tool weather used for personal practice, 1-1 therapy, Group Gong Baths, performance, or the all-night Gong Puja. Students will get the opportunity to experience the gong and other instruments in all of these contexts.
Who's Teaching This Year?
This years training will be delivered by our eight passionate teachers,
committed to helping you move towards Gong Mastery
committed to helping you move towards Gong Mastery
Tim Byford - Assistant teacher - Visit Website
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Kevin Goulding - Assistant teacher - Visit Bio
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Yaelle E. Shaphir - Assistant Teacher - Visit Bio
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Rolf Nitsch - Guest Teacher - Visit Website
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Sophie Stercx - Guest teacher - Visit Website
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BONUS: GMT Chakra Dancing & Creative Expression Workshop
In this fun and creative healing workshop led by Liz Whiter, students are invited to explore each of the Chakras through Music and Movement. This freeform, joyful and spontaneous movement practice is led by Elizabeth to an eclectic mix of global music influences composed especially for each Chakra including shamanic drumming, funky soul. Latin jazz, native Indian chants, rattles, percussion, ambient nature sounds and Tibetan bowls.
It is recommended to wear loose clothing and trainers or bare feet to energise the body and free the Spirit!
This workshop has proved very popular with GMT students to enhance creative expression, self-empowerment and confidence in group gong playing sessions.
It is recommended to wear loose clothing and trainers or bare feet to energise the body and free the Spirit!
This workshop has proved very popular with GMT students to enhance creative expression, self-empowerment and confidence in group gong playing sessions.
Hawkwood College
Hawkwood is a stunning Grade II listed 19th Century country house, surrounded by 42 acres of sustainably managed woodland, farmland, and gardens. Set in the heart of the Cotswolds – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – it is a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
With a diverse selection of nearly 150 courses, there’s plenty to choose from, including courses in transformative leadership, future thinking, inner life, music and the arts. Additional Teaching Space: We have hired an extra-large marquee for additional teaching space and communal activities.
With a diverse selection of nearly 150 courses, there’s plenty to choose from, including courses in transformative leadership, future thinking, inner life, music and the arts. Additional Teaching Space: We have hired an extra-large marquee for additional teaching space and communal activities.
Event time:
Fri 23rd Jul 2021 at 6:30pm - Sun 1st Aug 2021 at 4:00pm
Fri 23rd Jul 2021 at 6:30pm - Sun 1st Aug 2021 at 4:00pm
What Should I Bring With Me?
We invite you to bring:
There is adequate free time to process information and to have one’s own ‘me’ time.
In unstructured time, you can experience the variety of amazing gongs and other instruments available. Students have time to interact with each other, forge friendships and share their particular skills.
The course is intensive but not intense. We recognise that it is the quality, not quantity of the training that is most important. Having adequate time to understand and to relax and integrate new information and skills is crucial which is why we provide this during your stay with us.
- a gong and stand, or two if you have them (please only bring gong stands with wheels)
- your own Conch shell
- any other instruments you like to use
- a yoga mat
- a cover and a pillow if you are able
- a blindfold
- book and pen to take notes
There is adequate free time to process information and to have one’s own ‘me’ time.
In unstructured time, you can experience the variety of amazing gongs and other instruments available. Students have time to interact with each other, forge friendships and share their particular skills.
The course is intensive but not intense. We recognise that it is the quality, not quantity of the training that is most important. Having adequate time to understand and to relax and integrate new information and skills is crucial which is why we provide this during your stay with us.
Gong Master Training Student Shop
This year at GMT there will be the opportunity to acquire new instruments and accessories for your musical collection through the student shop.
Using their collective expertise and knowledge, Aidan McIntyre and Kevin Goulding have painstakingly sought out and selected the best the world can offer to bring it to you in order to elevate your gong and sound therapy experience to the next level.
Aidan and Kevin will also have on offer their own meticulously bespoke and high quality products which you can see and play in person for the full experience before you buy. Here's some of what you can expect to find:
Kevin from Soulnote, assistant Tutor on the Course will have for sale a selection of:
As well as:
At no other time will you have access to such a wide variety of amazing instruments from both Aidan & Kevin so pack extra space in your baggage just in case!Due to carrying capacity, supplies on some items may be limited so don't wait around and visit the store as soon as you have free time after you arrive.
See you there!
Using their collective expertise and knowledge, Aidan McIntyre and Kevin Goulding have painstakingly sought out and selected the best the world can offer to bring it to you in order to elevate your gong and sound therapy experience to the next level.
Aidan and Kevin will also have on offer their own meticulously bespoke and high quality products which you can see and play in person for the full experience before you buy. Here's some of what you can expect to find:
- Aidan's Global Gong Stands
- Rotogongs
- Master Quality Singing Bowls
- Ready to play Conches.
Kevin from Soulnote, assistant Tutor on the Course will have for sale a selection of:
- Chinese gongs
- Paiste and Chalklin mallets
- A range of bespoke gong and bowl mallets made by Paul Chalklin to Kevin and Aidan's specification,
As well as:
- Tinghas
- Flumies
- And many other sound therapy accessories
At no other time will you have access to such a wide variety of amazing instruments from both Aidan & Kevin so pack extra space in your baggage just in case!Due to carrying capacity, supplies on some items may be limited so don't wait around and visit the store as soon as you have free time after you arrive.
See you there!
What Are The Pricing Options?
Residential Shared |
Camping |
Non-Residential |
£1805 |
£1697 |
£1535 |
Per person |
Per Person |
Per Person |
Incl: All lunches, suppers & refreshments |
Incl: All lunches, suppers & refreshments |
Incl: All lunches, suppers & refreshments |
Deposit: £250 |
Deposit: £250 |
Deposit: £250 |
Please contact info@hawkwoodcollege.co.uk if you would like to share with a partner or would be interested in a non-residential place if we are able to increase numbers.
After Clicking the button above you will be re-directed to the Hawkwood College Website where you can guarantee your place on the Gong Master Training course by paying a non-refundable deposit of £250
Hawkwood Contact Info:
Where Is The Course Taking Place?
Address:
Painswick Old Rd,
Stroud,
GL6 7QW,
United Kingdom
Stroud,
GL6 7QW,
United Kingdom