Language of the Gong
Instructor: Mike Tamburo
Registration Fee: $750

May 9, 2025 | 10AM-6PM
May 10, 2025 | 10AM-6PM
May 11, 2025 | 10AM-6PM

Course Description:

This course is a transformative three-day course designed to help you develop both a musical and personal language with the gong. This immersive experience will guide you in refining your technical skills, deepening your sense of musicality, and enhancing your ability to create flowing and powerful sonic experiences. Whether you are an experienced player or new to the gong, this course will give you the tools to play with greater presence and intentionality.

Throughout the course, participants will explore various facets of gong playing that will elevate their practice. You'll learn to:

- Refine your playing technique, achieving expressive control over dynamics, rhythm, and tone.
- Integrate structure and form into your playing, creating seamless transitions and fluid movements.
- Develop a deeper understanding of time and space in your compositions, using silence as an active element.
- Explore spontaneous composition within a structured framework, allowing for creative freedom while maintaining flow.
- Sharpen your listening skills, enhancing your ability to respond intuitively to the gong’s resonance and the surrounding soundscape.

This course emphasizes the ability to craft a sound experience that is both powerful and transformative, helping you bring your audience on a journey through sound. Whether performing solo or as part of an ensemble, you will gain the confidence and tools to create immersive and dynamic soundscapes.

What You Will Gain from the Course

- A personalized approach to gong playing, expanding your sonic vocabulary and deepening your musicality.
- Enhanced technical skills for precision, control, and creativity in your playing.
- The ability to create continuous, flowing soundscapes that resonate deeply with listeners.
- Practical tools for staying present and connected during performances, guiding the listener through a transformative experience.
- Confidence to compose spontaneously and perform with intention, creating music that feels alive and responsive.

This course is open to participants of all levels and is perfect for musicians, sound healers, or anyone looking to deepen their relationship with the gong. Whether you’re seeking to enhance your technical abilities or explore the creative and meditative aspects of gong music, Language of the Gong offers a rich and immersive learning experience.