Gong Playing Workshop:
New possibilities in Gong Music
Upcoming Trainings
Vibrational Attunement
Sound Healing & Gong Playing Workshop
Hands-On Workshop with Blue Muse Sound Healing and Eric Olsen
Sunday January 11th, 2026
1:00-5:00pm
New Mission Yoga
2415 Mission St
San Francisco
Get ready to immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of the Vibrational Attunement Sound Healing Workshop.
Join Blue Muse Sound Healing & Eric Olson for a hands on vibrational exploration workshop focusing on gongs, crystal singing bowls, handpans, flutes & other sound healing instruments.
Have you always wanted to try your hands at playing sound healing instruments, or to go deeper with the practice you already have?
Here’s a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the deep frequencies of an exciting collection of sound healing instruments, Learn to create soundscapes of rejuvenation and inner harmony. Join us for a fun, hands-on afternoon. Explore, learn about and play crystal singing bowls, gongs, hand pans, RAV drums, flutes, chimes, native drums, ocean drums, rain sticks & more! Learn playing strokes for the gong, listening exercises, musical games and learn the foundations of creating your own sound bath meditation. Learn to pair instruments powerfully in the same key, or by using specific musical intervals. Discover the profound effects of sound on your mind and body, as you learn techniques to release stress, promote relaxation, and access deeper states of meditation. No prior experience needed – just an open heart and a willingness to explore the transformative power of sound. Feel free to bring your gong if you like.
Join Blue Muse Sound Healing & Eric Olson for a hands on vibrational exploration workshop focusing on gongs, crystal singing bowls, handpans, flutes & other sound healing instruments.
Have you always wanted to try your hands at playing sound healing instruments, or to go deeper with the practice you already have?
Here’s a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the deep frequencies of an exciting collection of sound healing instruments, Learn to create soundscapes of rejuvenation and inner harmony. Join us for a fun, hands-on afternoon. Explore, learn about and play crystal singing bowls, gongs, hand pans, RAV drums, flutes, chimes, native drums, ocean drums, rain sticks & more! Learn playing strokes for the gong, listening exercises, musical games and learn the foundations of creating your own sound bath meditation. Learn to pair instruments powerfully in the same key, or by using specific musical intervals. Discover the profound effects of sound on your mind and body, as you learn techniques to release stress, promote relaxation, and access deeper states of meditation. No prior experience needed – just an open heart and a willingness to explore the transformative power of sound. Feel free to bring your gong if you like.
Tuning Into The Power Of Gong
5 Day Gong Immersion Training
with Mike Tamburo and Blue Muse Sound Healing
with Mike Tamburo and Blue Muse Sound Healing
Monday-Friday, March 2-6, 2026
10:30am-4:30pm each day
single day drop-ins available
Renew Yoga
35 Petaluma Boulevard North
Petaluma, CA
Ready to dive into the world of gongs and discover new possibilities with a hands-on Gong playing workshop at Renew Yoga?
Join Master teacher Mike Tamburo and Cassiopeia of Blue Muse Sound Healing for an immersive and inclusive workshop that delves into the essential elements of gong music. Whether you’re new to the gong or a seasoned player, this five-day experience offers a comprehensive journey through gong techniques, creative expression, and deeper listening.
With a diverse array of gongs to explore, you’ll have ample hands-on practice in a supportive and inspiring environment. From focused exercises to group improvisation, this workshop will help you expand your skills, find your voice, and develop a deeper relationship with the gong. Each day builds on the last, flowing organically from fundamentals to intermediate exploration, culminating in an overnight sonic immersion.
Days 1–2: Gong Fundamentals
The first two days establish a strong foundation for personal practice and collaborative playing. Participants will learn:
• Achieving good tone and sound quality
• Foundational gong strokes and their variations
• Mallet techniques for a wide range of tones and textures
• Dynamics: from soft to loud and everything in between
• Rhythm and how to establish flow in your playing
• Listening skills: attuning to the gong and to others
• Muting Patterns
• Building structure and form within your playing
• Longer pattern development for endurance.
Days 3–4: Gong Intermediate
These sessions deepen the relationship with the gong, encouraging more nuanced, creative, and collaborative exploration. Topics include:
• Touch, articulation, and muting techniques
• Rhythmic layering and more complex timing approaches
• Texture creation and evolving soundscapes
• Planned vs. spontaneous composition
• Conduction: balancing orchestration with improvisation
• Smooth transitions between strokes, textures, and sections
• Developing multiple relationships with time
• Volume control and extended dynamic range
• Expanding into longer patterns for sustained states of listening and flow
Day 5: The Overnight Gong Puja Sleepover
The final day prepares participants for an immersive overnight journey:
• Guided orchestration and group rehearsal
• Building stamina and focus for long-form playing
• Balancing sound, silence, and space in extended durations
• Collective listening practices to deepen group cohesion
• The Overnight Gong Sleepover: a shared experience of continuous gong sound, with players rotating through the night while others rest, dream, and awaken in sound
What Participants Will Gain:
• A strong foundation in gong fundamentals and an expanded intermediate toolkit
• Deeper active listening and sensitivity to tone, dynamics, and time
• Confidence in both solo and collaborative settings
• Tools for creating structure, transitions, and longer-form patterns
• Hands-on experience with a wide variety of gongs and mallets
• A deeper connection to the gong as both a personal practice and collective experience
Whether you attend for all five days or select individual sessions, this workshop offers an enriching, transformative opportunity to grow your skills and explore the endless sonic possibilities of the gong.
Join Master teacher Mike Tamburo and Cassiopeia of Blue Muse Sound Healing for an immersive and inclusive workshop that delves into the essential elements of gong music. Whether you’re new to the gong or a seasoned player, this five-day experience offers a comprehensive journey through gong techniques, creative expression, and deeper listening.
With a diverse array of gongs to explore, you’ll have ample hands-on practice in a supportive and inspiring environment. From focused exercises to group improvisation, this workshop will help you expand your skills, find your voice, and develop a deeper relationship with the gong. Each day builds on the last, flowing organically from fundamentals to intermediate exploration, culminating in an overnight sonic immersion.
Days 1–2: Gong Fundamentals
The first two days establish a strong foundation for personal practice and collaborative playing. Participants will learn:
• Achieving good tone and sound quality
• Foundational gong strokes and their variations
• Mallet techniques for a wide range of tones and textures
• Dynamics: from soft to loud and everything in between
• Rhythm and how to establish flow in your playing
• Listening skills: attuning to the gong and to others
• Muting Patterns
• Building structure and form within your playing
• Longer pattern development for endurance.
Days 3–4: Gong Intermediate
These sessions deepen the relationship with the gong, encouraging more nuanced, creative, and collaborative exploration. Topics include:
• Touch, articulation, and muting techniques
• Rhythmic layering and more complex timing approaches
• Texture creation and evolving soundscapes
• Planned vs. spontaneous composition
• Conduction: balancing orchestration with improvisation
• Smooth transitions between strokes, textures, and sections
• Developing multiple relationships with time
• Volume control and extended dynamic range
• Expanding into longer patterns for sustained states of listening and flow
Day 5: The Overnight Gong Puja Sleepover
The final day prepares participants for an immersive overnight journey:
• Guided orchestration and group rehearsal
• Building stamina and focus for long-form playing
• Balancing sound, silence, and space in extended durations
• Collective listening practices to deepen group cohesion
• The Overnight Gong Sleepover: a shared experience of continuous gong sound, with players rotating through the night while others rest, dream, and awaken in sound
What Participants Will Gain:
• A strong foundation in gong fundamentals and an expanded intermediate toolkit
• Deeper active listening and sensitivity to tone, dynamics, and time
• Confidence in both solo and collaborative settings
• Tools for creating structure, transitions, and longer-form patterns
• Hands-on experience with a wide variety of gongs and mallets
• A deeper connection to the gong as both a personal practice and collective experience
Whether you attend for all five days or select individual sessions, this workshop offers an enriching, transformative opportunity to grow your skills and explore the endless sonic possibilities of the gong.
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