GONG TRAINING
Saturday August 9, 2025
9:30AM - 5:30PM
Learn the foundations for playing the gong with lots of hands-on practice time. You’ll learn everything necessary to start playing the gong for others and developing a personal practice with the gong.
Learn and practice
many styles & sizes of gongs
Foundational playing techniques
Gong rhythms, sequences and composition
Types of gongs and mallets
“Hot spots” and mapping of the gong
Selecting the perfect gong for you
Gong care, accessories and transport
“Tuning in” and meditations for gong playing
Do and don’ts of a sound baths
Group & private practice time
Una Vida in Niwot, Colorado
Una Vida Meditation & Movement
7960 Niwot Rd Suite B12
Niwot, CO
Across from the Niwot Market
Just 12 minutes from Downtown Boulder with lots of natural light and extra practice rooms
Testimonials
“the gong training was an inspiring, inclusive offering that brought the inaccessible, esoteric instrument to anyone willing to pick up a mallet and play.”
- Cricket Babajian
“I already loved playing the gong but through the training my confidence blossomed. I deepened the bond with my gong and I’ve had so many more opportunities to play.” - Betsy Workman
“Perfect balance of theory and hands on. The time spent playing different gongs was invaluable. I felt so confident after the training that I bought a gong!”
- Linda Kroll
Pavanjeet
has been playing the gong for 10 years. He offer monthly sound journeys at The Starhouse to sold out crowds. He holds advanced trainings including Master Gong Practitioner and Gong Therapy. More about Pavanjeet
“Pavanjeet’s teaching is fun and light, while containing mastery and depth of knowledge.”
- Betsy Workman, Sound Wellness
Basic Schedule:
9:30AM-10:00AM: Introduction & Opening Circle
10:00AM-11:00AM: Basic techniques and uses of the gong
10:45AM-11:30PM: Practicals of owning and playing the gong
11:30PM-12:00PM: Playing preparation and meditation
12:00PM-12:30PM: Striking and sequence practice as group
12:30PM-2:00PM: Lunch Break*
2:00PM-2:30PM: Post-lunch gong bath nap
2:30PM-3:30PM: Group practice, observations and refinement
3:30PM-5:00PM: Practice Rotation
5:00PM-5:30PM: Final Q&A, how to continue, closing meditation
all times are estimated and subject to change
*bring your own lunch or eat at a local restaurant
Registration:
$217 / $181 Before Friday August 1, 2025
Registration is limited so everyone will have time to play multiple types of gongs.
Trade and partial scholarships available message info@pavanjeet.com for details
Frequently Asked Questions
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The gong is one of the first musical instruments and playing it is accessible to everyone whether you are musically-inclined or not.
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No! There will be a variety of gongs to practice and learn on. Whether you want to own your own gong or not; this is a fun and unique learning opportunity and meditative experience
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Yes! You can learn on your gong while learning on new gongs as well. Just be willing to share with other students.
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Gong prices vary greatly. But a good standard symphonic Paiste gong starts around $1100. You can also find used gongs for resale online.
Full Moon Meditation
& 8 Gong Bath
Friday 8/8 before training
6:15PM-8:15PM
with Pavanjeet & Valerie Weyrich
Revitalize with the sound of infinity aligned with Lion’s Gate and the Full Moon in Aquarius.This workshop starts with a practical forecast of the current astrology and Full Moon. Open physically and energetically with movement and stretching from Kundalini Yoga and practice a special meditation aligned with the Full Moon in revolutionary Aquarius.
$54 / $44 Before August 1, 2025
(cost not included in training)
