Tonalogy™

Learn to play crystal singing bowls, gongs, drums, and other sound bath instruments from practitioners with over two decades of experience. This hands-on training covers how different instruments affect the listener and teaches techniques for playing them in a therapeutic, wellness-focused way.

Open to all levels, this standalone training is designed for anyone interested in exploring sound bath instruments and learning how to play them effectively. This workshop also complements the Group Soundbath Player™ Certification Course by providing hands-on experience in listening to and practicing many of the playing techniques taught in the course.

• How different instruments affect the listener's experience. 
• The truth of how sound affects the body, without pseudoscience or dogma.
• How to play crystal singing bowls and gongs effectively to get consistent results.
• Gong playing practice drills not taught anywhere else.
• How to listen and evaluate the differences in instrument quality.
• What matters when buying crystal singing bowls and gongs.
• The basics of selecting and playing crystal singing bowls that work together musically.
• How to play crystal singing bowls and a gong to end a yoga class, Reiki session, massage, or other wellness modality. 

The Instructors 

This training is taught by Jamie Bechtold and Robert Lee, co-creators of the first Soundbath Practitioner Training in 2017 and the co-founders of SoundbathPlayer, The Soundbath Center, and The Gong Room®. Jamie has been playing sound baths with gongs and crystal singing bowls professionally since 2004, with more than 4,000 public events across Los Angeles and Southern California. Robert has worked in fitness and wellness since 1997, with a focus on structured, results-oriented programming; he began leading breathwork sessions in 2013 and incorporated sound baths into his practice in 2015.

Learn more about Jamie here and Robert here.

Training Overview

Schedule
12pm to 6pm each day (may end early for very small groups). The outline below provides the workshop sections in a general order, which is subject to change without notice.

Instruments
All instruments are provided for use during the workshop. Please do not bring your own instruments. 

What to wear and not wear
Wear comfortable, relaxed clothing suitable for sitting on the floor. Do not wear tops with loose, hanging sleeves, long necklaces, or jewelry on your hands or arms, including rings, bracelets, or watches.

Food & Breaks
Please eat before the workshop. Short breaks will be provided throughout the day, but there will be no extended meal break and no time to leave the venue for food. If needed, please bring a snack to eat during a break. Only water is permitted inside the venue; all food and other beverages must remain in your car and may be consumed during breaks.

Location & Venue

Learn more about The Gong Room.

Eligibility

To register for this training, individuals must meet all of the following criteria:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid government-issued ID.
• Must be in good standing with Beyond Percussion, along with its subsidiaries and associated companies, including The Gong Room, SoundbathPlayer, and The Soundbath Center.

Each person must register for themselves. Multi-person registration is not available.

Purchase Protection is a service offered by Purchase Protection LLC, a third-party provider, and can be added only at the time of purchase. It covers certain emergencies with valid proof of claim, but does not cover schedule conflicts or a general inability to attend. All claims are filed directly with Purchase Protection LLC. The workshop provider and venue do not handle, influence, or guarantee claim outcomes, so please review their terms fully before purchasing.

Purchase Protection is the only potential refund option available for this workshop. It cannot be used to transfer your registration to a new date or to cover a transfer fee. 

The Soundbath Center does not issue refunds for this training once payment is made. If you cannot attend, your options are to transfer your registration to a different date or to file a claim through Purchase Protection if you added it to your order.

Transfer requests must be submitted by email and completed at least 72 hours (3 days) before the training begins. Transfers apply only to other scheduled dates of the same workshop. A transfer is not complete until a new date within 6 months of your original date has been selected and the applicable fee has been paid. The transfer fees are as follows:

• 30 days or more before the workshop: $100
• Between 3 and 29 days before the workshop: $200
• Less than 72 hours before the workshop: No transfers permitted, no exceptions

After submitting payment, you'll need to digitally sign two agreements: the "Workshop Participation Agreement" and the "General Release, Waiver of Liability, and Ticket Agreement." Links to both will be sent after payment, and once they're signed, you'll receive your QR code ticket for the workshop.