Our Sound Practitioner Development Days are focused, practical one-day workshops, each exploring a different theme to help you expand and deepen how you work with sound over time.

Hand Gongs, Bells & More offers space to explore hand gongs, bells and resonant metal instruments in a supportive and practical setting.

Alongside learning how to play and work with these instruments, we’ll also explore the deeper skills that shape confident facilitation — listening, pacing, timing, awareness, and creating space within sound.

The aim is not simply to add more instruments.

It’s to deepen how you listen, respond and work with sound in a way that feels more spacious, connected and intentional.

What we’ll explore

Using hand gongs (up to 24 in/60cm), bells, chimes and other resonant metal instruments, we’ll explore:

• listening and responding within sound
• creating space rather than filling it
• pacing and allowing sound to breathe
• layering sound without overwhelm
• working within a shared sound field
• building confidence with new instruments and approaches

You do not need to bring any instruments — everything will be provided.

Many of the instruments used throughout the day have been personally selected during Debbie’s trips to Nepal, including handpicked bells, bowls and resonant metal instruments chosen for their tone, character and quality.

A small selection will also be available on the day for anyone who may wish to purchase.

How the day will flow

The day includes:

• a guided sound experience using these instruments
• practical exploration and technique
• listening-based group exercises
• short practitioner-led sound journeys
• reflection and shared learning

There will also be time for questions and discussion around real experiences from your own sessions.

Who this is for

This workshop is suitable for those already working with sound who would like to deepen their practice, including:

• sound bath facilitators
• sound practitioners and therapists
• self-taught practitioners looking to expand how they work with sound

Whether you’re newer to working with sound, or already have experience, this day is designed to meet you where you are and give you practical ways to develop from there.

Those new to these instruments will find a clear and supportive entry point. Those already working with sound will have space to deepen their listening, confidence and responsiveness in new ways.

You're very welcome, whether you've trained formally, or developed your own way of working.

For those who’ve completed our Sound Bath Practitioner training, this offers a natural next step in your development.

If you haven’t trained with us before, you’re equally welcome and will gain a valuable insight into our approach.

Practical information

• Parking available nearby (£5 per day)
• Please bring your own lunch (fridge available)

Booking

Open to both Sound Bath Practitioner graduates and external practitioners.

Our practitioners receive a preferred rate of £150
(Standard rate £195)