Welcome To Gong Master Training
Led by Aidan McIntyre
Gong Master Training is a 10-day immersion in the art and science of resonant sound. 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. 2025 marks 30 years of this world-renowned training, originally as devised by Grand Gong Masters Don Conreaux and Aidan McIntyre.
Event Time
1st - 10th of August 2025
Just Some Of What You Can Expect...
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Hours Of Training
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Days in the Cotswolds
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Hours of All-night Gong Puja
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Teachers & Guides
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Is This 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.
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 whether 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.
The course will be led Gong Masters Aidan McIntyre and Tim Byford, accompanied by other skilled and experienced gong practitioners and therapists.
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.
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 whether 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.
The course will be led Gong Masters Aidan McIntyre and Tim Byford, accompanied by other skilled and experienced gong practitioners and therapists.
❇︎ 54 hours of scheduled training
❇︎ 9 hours of an all-night continuous playing Gong Puja
❇︎ Up to 3 gong baths
❇︎ Participation in a student-led group performance
❇︎ 8 hours of optional pre-breakfast Yoga
❇︎ Access to gongs, conches, shruti boxes and singing bowls in free time ❇︎
❇︎ Total training of 85 hours ❇︎
❇︎ 9 hours of an all-night continuous playing Gong Puja
❇︎ Up to 3 gong baths
❇︎ Participation in a student-led group performance
❇︎ 8 hours of optional pre-breakfast Yoga
❇︎ Access to gongs, conches, shruti boxes and singing bowls in free time ❇︎
❇︎ Total training of 85 hours ❇︎
What You'll Learn During Your Stay
The emphasis will be on all areas of Gong Mastery depending on the needs of the students. Topics will include:
- Gong playing techniques, (including dozens the different strokes and the use of all types of mallets)
- Use singing bowls and learn techniques
- How to play Conch Shell and the different varieties of Conch Shells that Aidan has gathered from all over the world over the years
- New Rotogong techniques
- Practice with other instruments, both ancient and modern, whether man-made or sourced from Nature
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Learn New Instruments
We will also be teaching how to play the many different types of Gongs and instruments available. These include:
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Who's Teaching?
This years training will be delivered by our passionate teachers,
committed to helping you move towards Gong Mastery
committed to helping you move towards Gong Mastery
Aidan McIntyre - Lead Teacher - Visit Bio
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Tim Byford - Assistant teacher - Visit Website
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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
Plus:
9 Free books + Chiometer Chart & Wheel
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• The Way of the Gong Student Manual (39 pages)
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The result of a lifetime’s study into esoteric and sacred sound by Don Conreaux. You will also be given his unique Chiometer – his synthesis of differing esoteric and sacred divination systems unified into a comprehensive consultation tool plus an informative GMT Student Manual.
Booking Options
Accommodation |
Price |
BDeposit |
Residential (Single) |
£2445 |
£650 |
Residential (Shared) |
£2220 |
£650 |
Non-residential |
£1860 |
£650 |
Camping |
£2040 |
£650 |
Hawkwood contact details
Please contact [email protected] 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
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
Past Students Experiences...
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❝ Dearest Aidan McIntyre and Don, your teachings gave me profoundly precious tools in my path to enlightenment, you are constantly and forever in my heart, blessings ❞
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❝ An amazing experience indeed. Like no other. On another level altogether. Very pleased to have that as part of my journey and grateful to have had such amazing mentors ❞ |
❝ It was a beautiful and invaluable experience that will stay with me and allowed me to grow so much as a therapist with the amazing team, Aidan McIntyre and the rest, so highly recommended. ❞
❝ In 2021 i attended the 10 day GMT course at Hawkwood College and then later that year i also went back again to attend the Advanced GMT course too. I can not recommend this experience highly enough. The combination of some of the very best gong masters and sound healers in the world, all gathered in one place, willing to share their expertise, wisdoms and knowledge is an opportunity that should not be missed if you are looking for a truly immersive journey into gong and sound healing practices.. ❞
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.
What Should I Bring With Me?
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.
Other items you should bring:
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.
Other items you should bring:
- a yoga mat
- an eye cover
- book and pen to take notes
- Duvet & Pillow for the all-night Puja
