Sage + Sound

December 13–14, 2025 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM $550 Early Access through December 1st | $650 Regular Capacity: 12 Guests Payment Plan Available Overview: This two-day immersive training offers a deep exploration of the gong as both a musical instrument and a tool for healing. Led by Samer Ghadry, an accomplished musician, sound healer, and educator, participants will engage in informative talks, demonstrations, and hands-on practice designed to build confidence and fluency in playing and working with gongs. Taking place in The Study at Sage + Sound, all gongs and mallets will be provided. Over the course of the weekend, students will have the opportunity to experiment, ask questions, and receive personalized guidance and feedback from Samer. What You’ll Learn: - Throughout this immersive experience, you’ll gain practical knowledge and embodied understanding in: - The origins and historical uses of gongs - Alloys, styles, and sizes - Accessories, traditional mallets, stands, and friction mallets - Choosing your gong and building a set - Developing gong language and percussive mechanics - Playing techniques and styles for healing - Working with gongs in 1:1 and group settings This training is open to: - Curious beginners interested in sound healing - Experienced sound practitioners expanding their repertoire - Healing arts professionals seeking to integrate sound into their practice DAY 1: Foundations of the Gong Morning: - Opening Gong Meditation + Talks on Gong - Origins, Styles, and Makers - Mallets: Their Role and Relationship to Sound Afternoon: - Fundamentals for Healing with Gongs - Guided 1:1 Exercise with Small Mallets - Exploring Percussive Styles, Mallet Grips, and Soundscape Essentials DAY 2: Practice + Integration Morning: - Morning Q&A, Playing and Listening Exercises - Choosing and Pairing Gongs, Integrating Other Modalities, - Do’s and Don’ts, Safety and Ear Care Afternoon: - Technique Demonstrations for Sound Control - Practice Sessions + Closing Gong Meditation