UK, GLOUCESTERSHIRE - Gong Initation, Aidan McIntyre and Tim Byford, Hawkwood, Painswick Old Road, Stroud, Glos, GL6 7QW, 02 Mar 2026
This course is facilitated by renowned Gong Master Trainers Aidan McIntyre and Tim Byford. It is their firm intention to share their wealth of experience gained over the years playing for themselves, for individuals and playing for groups. Participants will gain the foundational Knowledge and experience to begin their gong journey with confidence.
At a Glance
Develop your spiritual journey with the Gong
Create a tailored therapy session for an individual and group (Gong bath)
This course is certified by the Complementary Medical Association
A serene and nurturing learning environment
What You Will Gain
Selecting your Gong & basics of handling, care and maintenance
Use of accessories and instruments: flumes, mallets, wands, feathers, tingsha, drums, rattles and chimes
Gong techniques: a complete exploration of the landscape of strokes
Developing a dialogue with the Gong (playing and listening)
Singing Bowl techniques and Conch Shells (practical use and integration to the session)
The shruti box, Voice, Toning and Chanting.
More about Gong Initiation
Students will have the opportunity to experiment with a beautiful collection of master quality instruments (both modern and collectable antiques): gongs and singing bowls, and also receive instruction on the shruti box, chanting, toning and singing. 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.
So that we can make the most of our time together, the days will be full and long. The days will begin with pre breakfast yoga/meditation/chanting to set the tone of the work. Instruction will be given throughout the day in the form of lecture, demonstration and experiential learning, and after dinner students will have the opportunity to both receive and participate in group sessions.
The course is a wonderful opportunity to start your Gong journey in a small group setting. There will be plenty of opportunities for feedback and question time with our expert teachers in the beautiful and supportive environment of Hawkwood.
By the end of the course, participants will know how to work with the gong with confidence to share gong healing with friends and family, deliver full 1:1 gong sessions, for personal gong therapy, and group gong baths.
The aim is for participants to leave the training inspired, refreshed and imbued with a passion to continue in their Journey in sound.
