Gong Training: Advanced Gong Techniques with Vikrampal
Sound Therapy with Gong · Advanced Intensive
Gong Training
Advanced Gong Techniques with Vikrampal
An intensive weekend for practitioners ready to move beyond technique and master the art of holding space with the gong. Hosted at The Gong Shop, San Francisco.
1661 Tennessee St. #3K, San Francisco, CA 94107 (Dogpatch)
10:00 am – 6:00 pm daily
The goal
To take your practice to the next level: moving from knowing how to play the gong to mastering the art of guiding a full experience with it.
Two days, nine territories
What we'll explore together
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Advanced gong techniques and greater control of the instrument
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Deep listening and resonance
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Creating richer, more coherent soundscapes
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The Art of the Gong Bath: structuring a complete experience
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Dynamics and intensity: knowing when to increase, reduce, or stop the sound
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Working with multiple gongs and creating sonic depth
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Gong positioning and use of space
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Reading the room and responding to participants' needs
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Group practice with direct feedback from Vikrampal
Play. Experiment.
Listen. Refine.
This is a chance to learn through direct experience. Two days of hands-on practice, deep listening and honest feedback, designed to move you from technique into presence.
Your teacher
Vikrampal
"Noise fractures the soul; gong sound stitches it back together, one vibration at a time."Vikrampal
Mentor, sound therapist and international gong trainer. Vikrampal ran his family's business and taught at the Pontifical University of Comillas before a turning point in 2009 led him to dedicate himself to sound as a tool for healing. Trained in Music Therapy at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, he built his own system of Gong Sound Therapy that joins sound and vibration with meditation and the pauris of Kundalini Yoga.
He has taught in France, Sweden, Russia, Poland, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Costa Rica, Japan, China, India and Nepal, guided more than 3,000 students, and since 2020 has mentored sound therapists in over 20 countries through the Instituto Internacional de Terapia de Sonido. His signature Vikrampal gongs by Oetken and Vikrampal mallets by Sela were developed with him.
Hosted at The Gong Shop
A showroom full of gongs
The training takes place inside our San Francisco showroom, so there are instruments of every size within reach for the multiple-gong and positioning sessions.
- Chinese, symphonic and planetary gongs available to play during the weekend
- NEW Vikrampal gongs by Oetken Gongs and NEW Vikrampal gong mallets by Sela Percussion will be available for purchase
- Hosted by Trey Wyatt of The Gong Shop
Reserve your place
10 spots left
This intensive is designed for Sound Therapy with Gong Certification students and experienced gong practitioners. If you are not sure it is the right fit, call us before you reserve and we will talk it through.
Step 1
Reserve on thegongshop.com
Pay the $997 fee online and your seat is held. You will receive a confirmation email with the address, schedule and what to bring.
Reserve for $997Step 2
Tell us about your practice
After you reserve, reply to the confirmation with a few lines about your gong experience and the instruments you play. Vikrampal reads these before the weekend so the group practice fits the room.
415-626-4606info@thegongshop.com
Reserve your place
10 spots left.
One weekend.
Only 10 spots remain for this intensive. Once they are filled, registration closes.
Advanced intensive. For Sound Therapy with Gong Certification students and experienced practitioners.
Questions & answers
Before you reserve
Is this training right for me?
It is an advanced intensive, built for people who already play and want to lead better sessions. Sound Therapy with Gong Certification students are the core group. Experienced practitioners who are not students are welcome to call us first so we can confirm the fit.
Do I need to bring my own gong?
You can bring your own. The showroom has gongs of many sizes and alloys, and you are welcome to play them during the weekend, including the new Vikrampal gongs by Oetken.
What should I bring?
A yoga mat or cushion, your favorite mallets if you have them, and comfortable clothing you can move in. Tea and coffee are provided throughout the day.
Are meals included?
Lunch is on your own. Dogpatch has several cafés within a short walk, and we will send a list with your confirmation.
Is parking available?
Street parking is available around Tennessee Street. The showroom is also a short walk from the 3rd Street Muni T line.
How many spots are left?
10 spots are left. Once they are filled, registration closes.
What is the cancellation policy?
Because spots are limited, cancellations received more than 14 days before the training receive a full credit toward a future Gong Shop workshop, valid for 12 months. Cancellations within 14 days are not eligible for a refund or credit. You can transfer your seat to another person at any time by emailing info@thegongshop.com.
Can I get advice on choosing a gong?
Yes. During breaks you can explore the instruments in the showroom with our team.
The Gong Shop · 1661 Tennessee St. #3K, San Francisco, CA 94107 · 415-626-4606 · info@thegongshop.com
Gong Training: Advanced Gong Techniques with Vikrampal · Instituto Internacional de Terapia de Sonido