Welcome To Gong Master Training
Led by Aidan McIntyre, Don Conreaux & special guest teachers
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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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.
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:
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
Practice with other instruments, both ancient and modern, whether man-made or sourced from Nature
We will also be teaching how to play the many different types of Gongs and instruments available.
These include:
These include:
- Singing Bowl
- Shruti Box
- Conch Shell
- Feathers
- Gong Therapy Practice
- Giving the Gong Bath
- Organisation and Performance of an all-night Gong Puja.
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
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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Plus: Get Don's Books And All GMT
Course Materials Included In Your Investment
Included in the course investment cost is a set of Don’s books:
1. Gongs of Our Solar System
2. Music of Wholeness
3. Magnum Opus Vol 1 & 2
The result of a lifetime’s study into esoteric and sacred sound. 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.
1. Gongs of Our Solar System
2. Music of Wholeness
3. Magnum Opus Vol 1 & 2
The result of a lifetime’s study into esoteric and sacred sound. 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.
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.
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.
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.
See What Past Students Thought...
❝ 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 ❞
❝ 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 ❞
❝ Aidan McIntyre absolutely beautiful souls. We are very priviledged and grateful to have you as our Mentor Or as Al likes to call you Maestro Extraordinaire. Our regards to beautiful and exceptional Corinne N Eau. We intend to come back many times and continue our journey. ❞
❝ 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 optional items you may want to include:
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 optional items you may want to include:
- a yoga mat
- a blindfold
- book and pen to take notes
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