GONG WORKSHOP & TRAINING

with MIKE TAMBURO

Join Mike Tamburo for an immersive, all-levels workshop exploring various dimensions and possibilities of gong playing. Whether you’re new to the gong or an experienced player, this session will guide you through essential techniques, creative approaches, and evolving expressions in gong music.

Limited to 40 participants

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Mike Tamburo Gong Training March 1st 2025 - San Francisco

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Workshop Dates

  • San Francisco - March 1, 2025

    Where: The Gong Shop - SF

    1661 Tennessee St Ste 3K

    San Francisco, CA 94107

    When: 10am - 6pm, March 1, 2025

    Price: $225.00

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THINGS TO KNOW

PARKING

San Francisco - Street parking is available on Cesar Chavez, Tennessee St, 26th St, and surrounding area.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

Do you own a gong? If so, you're welcome to bring your gong and mallets. We will also have gongs available for you to play.

WILL LUNCH ME PROVIDED?

Yes, we will provide a vegan lunch.

WILL YOU HAVE GONGS FOR SALE?

Yes, we will have a good stock of gongs for sale from a variety of gong makers as well as gong stands and gong mallets.

MIKE TAMBURO WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

  • 10am - 1pm Gong Training
  • 1pm - 2pm Lunch
  • 2pm - 6pm Gong Training
Topics include:
• Pivot Grip and Mallet Movement – Refining control and fluidity in your playing.
• Whisper Drone – Exploring sustained play with dynamic control.
• Swells: Crescendo & Diminuendo – Developing sensitivity to gradual volume shifts.
• Drone with Variable Force, Tempo, and Location – Creating evolving textures through nuanced strikes.
• Single Toning Strokes – Enhancing articulation and phrasing.
• Subdividing Time – Exploring rhythm, pacing, and musical flow.
• Dampening & Muting (Front & Side) – Controlling resonance and shaping sonic textures.
• Friction Mallets – Producing ethereal, harmonic-rich sounds with rubber mallets
• Drumming on a Muted Gong – Discovering rhythmic potential within controlled resonance.

This workshop emphasizes:
• Deepening your connection with the mallet.
• Expanding creative vocabulary through dynamic strokes, patterns, and transitions.
• Improvisation and composition techniques for crafting meaningful musical journeys.
• Playing with presence and responding intuitively in real time.

Participants will leave with a strong foundation in gong playing, along with new tools for creative exploration.

 


 

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