No previous experience or musical background is required, and you do not need to own a set of Tibetan or crystal sound bowls to participate. Come with whatever bowl or sound tools you already have — or simply come ready to learn.
From the rich, complex overtones of Tibetan sound bowls to the crystalline resonance of crystal bowls, this training moves beyond simply learning to play an instrument into a deeper exploration of sound, tone, frequency, resonance, vibration, harmonics and the art of listening.
Throughout this live online training, Amanda will demonstrate techniques and guide you as you practise with whatever bowls or sound tools you have available. You will explore the foundations of sound and music, learn how different tones and intervals relate to one another, and discover how to thoughtfully combine and layer bowls, voice and complementary sound tools to create a cohesive sound journey.
We will also explore frequency, resonance, vibration and harmonics, along with the relationship between sound, the subtle body and our experience of listening and receiving sound.
No prerequisites • Open to everyone
No previous experience with sound bowls, music or sound work is required. You do not need to be musical, and you do not need to own a complete set of Tibetan or crystal sound bowls.
If you have one bowl, bring one bowl. If you have several bowls, bring those. If you have chimes, an ocean drum or other sound tools, you are welcome to use those too. Begin with whatever you already have.
If you do not yet own a bowl, or you are considering purchasing your first bowl or expanding your collection, you are welcome to contact Amanda before the training for guidance on where to begin and what might work best for you.
What you’ll learn
- Striking, rimming and sustaining tone, and developing confidence working with your bowls
- The fundamentals of sound, frequency, vibration and resonance
- Basic principles of music and music theory as they relate to working with sound
- Musical intervals and harmonics — understanding how tones relate to one another and how to pair bowls
- How to create beautiful sequences and progressions when playing your bowls
- How to work with Tibetan and crystal sound bowls together, as well as incorporating other complementary sound tools
- How to work with a seven-bowl crystal sound bowl set, including how to arrange and sequence the bowls
- How to layer bowls and other sound tools to create a cohesive sound journey
- How to incorporate voice, mantra and vocal toning into your sound practice if you choose
- An introduction to the four levels of sound (Nāda Yoga)
- An introduction to the astral anatomy of the chakras and ways of exploring sound in relationship with the chakras
- How to create and hold the space for a group sound bath, from welcoming participants and establishing a relaxed environment through the sound journey, integration and closing
- Ideas for readings, guided relaxation and spoken words that can be incorporated into your sound bath to help create an intentional and deeply relaxing experience
- How to understand the importance of silence, space and listening as part of the sound journey
- Sounding Prāṇāyāmas
- Harmonically rich sound layering
- Cymatics
- Water and sound
You don’t have to be musical
One of the most important parts of this Level 1 training is making sound accessible. You do not need to read music or have any previous musical training.
You will receive a simple framework that shows you how to set up and sequence your bowls.
If you have a set of seven crystal sound bowls, you will have a clear guide to help you understand how the bowls can be arranged, paired and played together to create harmonious sequences.
You can then use this framework as your foundation while gradually developing your own listening skills, intuition and individual style.
After completing Level 1
By the end of the training, you will have a foundational understanding of how to work with Tibetan and/or crystal sound bowls and complementary sound tools, how to pair and layer sound, and how to structure a sound journey from beginning to end.
You will leave with a practical framework that you can continue to practise and develop, giving you the foundational skills and confidence to begin offering group sound baths.
Included in your training
- Level 1 Training Manual
- Sound Bowl Practitioner Level I certificate
Most importantly, this will be a fun, welcoming and experiential online training where you can explore sound without feeling that you need to be a musician or own an expensive collection of instruments.
Come with whatever bowl or sound tools you already have — or simply come ready to learn.
Listen. Play. Explore. Create.
Begin discovering your own relationship with sound, resonance and the art of creating a beautiful sound journey.
Format
Live online via Zoom. Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 8:00–11:00 AM Pacific Time (3 hours).
Who it's for
Open to everyone. No prerequisites, no musical background and no set of bowls required. Bring whatever bowl or sound tools you have.
Certificate
You will receive a Sound Bowl Practitioner Level I certificate.
Course fee
Includes your Sound Bowl Practitioner Level I certificate.
