
Module 1 is called Falling in Love, because playing the gong is more than just learning an instrument—it’s about building a relationship with sound and your instrument. Whether you're a complete beginner or already familiar with gongs, this journey will deepen your understanding and connection to this ancient art.
Module content :
Gong History & Theory – Understanding the origins, evolution, and deeper meaning of the gong.
Rules & Transcendence – How discipline leads to flow and surrender in playing.
Code of Ethics & Responsibilities – The sacred responsibility of holding space with the gong.
Meditation & Intention – Approaching the gong with mindfulness and presence.
Basic Strokes (1-8) & Patience – Foundational techniques to create resonance and develop your unique sound.
For a more complete education, I highly recommend reading the attached PDF, which contains additional insights, historical context, and expanded explanations to support your learning process.
Before we begin playing, let’s talk about the origins of the gong.
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003 - Fun facts
004 - Origins
005 - In different cultures & Eras
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006 - What is a Gong?
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007 - Manufacture
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008 - Gong philosophy
009 - Telephonic resonance
010 - Who is a Gong apprentice/teacher/master
Please refer to page 12 of your PDF
These ethics aren't just rules; they are a way of living. Gong practice is a way to serve—yourself, those you're playing for, and the world. By living with integrity, kindness, and humility, each session becomes a special and safe experience.
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013 - Transcendence
013 - Patience & discipline
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014 - Deep listening
014 - Gong consciousness
015 - Priming the Gong practice
015 - Synesthesia
015 - Universal salutation
016 - Soul consciousness
HOMEWORK :
Practice Universal Salutation (with signs only/with vocals only/ everything together)
Create you own meditation, intention, ritual of “priming of the Gong”
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017 - Warm-up the Gong
017 - Priming the Gong
017 - Opening the heart
017 - Muffling
018 - Tie
018 - Wave
018 - Flam/Badam
018 - Sandhaya
HOMEWORK :
Practice patience & all above techniques
You can try this technique with different speeds and areas of your Gong.
HOME-WORK SUMMARY:
Create you own meditation, intention, ritual of “priming of the Gong”
Practice Universal Salutation (with signs only/with vocals only/ everything together)
Learn benefits and side effects + recommendations before a Gong bath
Practice patience and all new techniques learned in this module
Answer & read questionary page 19 of your PDF
In Module 2: Communication, we’ll explore how sound connects us all—not only with our instrument but also with our voice. This module is about developing a deeper relationship with sound.
MODULE CONTENT:
Equipment & Care – Choosing the right gong, mallets, and stands, and how to maintain them.
Sound Science Part I – Understanding resonance, frequency, and how sound waves affect us.
Your Voice – Exploring vocal toning, mantra, and using your voice as an instrument.
Sound Therapy & Other Instruments – How different sound tools can complement gong practice.
Advanced Strokes (9-18) – Taking your playing to the next level with new techniques and expressive strokes.
Each section is presented as a standalone video, allowing you to learn at your own pace. And remember, the attached PDF contains expanded explanations, tables, and additional insights to deepen your understanding.
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003 - Paiste / Symphonic gongs
004 - Planetary / Sound creation Gongs
005 - Chau / Wind Gongs
006 - Other gongs
007 - Table of different gongs
008 - Choose your first gong
009 - Where to buy it
010 - Care & transport & stands
011 - Mallets
012 - Once you get your first Gong
Recommendations I give are mostly for Europe but they can give you an idea of what to look for in your own country.
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013 - Sound waves
013 - “Raise our frequency”
014 - Definitions:
Resonance, energy, vibrations, tones, pitch, frequency
015 - How do we perceive sound ?
016 - Colors of noise
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017 - Sonic harmony
017 - Metaphysical qualities of sound
018 - Other instruments
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019 - Your voice
020/021 - Toning
HOMEWORK :
Practice toning with and without your instrument
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022 - Different areas on the gong
022 - Octave
023 - Patience
023 - Angles
023 - Flummie
023 - Slur
024 - Drone
024 - Roll
024 - Finding the sweet spot
024 - Thunderbolt
025 - Mantra
025 - Gong with the wind
025 - Swinging doors of perceptions
HOMEWORK SUMMARY :
Answer questionary page 26 of PDF
Practice toning
Practice universal salutation
Practice listening to the sound disappearing
Practice talking and singing to your instrument
Practice all new strokes from this module
This module is about deepening your personal relationship with sound—whether in self-practice or in 1-on-1 sound therapy sessions. Intimacy in this context refers to creating a safe and intentional space where the gong can be used as a tool for transformation and connection.
MODULE CONTENT :
Sound Science Part II – Deepen your understanding of how sound affects physiology and consciousness, exploring the law of vibration, cellular harmony, DNA plasticity, and the emotional impact of sound.
Your Breath – Learn to synchronize your breathing with your playing, using it as a tool for grounding and enhancing both personal and client experiences.
Sound Awareness – Develop a refined sensitivity to resonance, silence, and energetic shifts that occur when playing with intention.
Creating 1-on-1 Sessions – Gain practical skills in preparing yourself, the space, and the client for a meaningful and impactful session.
13 Hand-Held Gong Strokes – Master advanced techniques for a more dynamic and interactive approach to sound healing.
Each section of this module is a standalone video, making it easy for you to follow along at your own pace. For a deeper dive, I highly encourage you to read the attached PDF, which contains additional insights and expanded explanations.
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003 - Self & space preparation
004 - Session unfolding
004 - Session closing
005 - Intuitive diagnosis - the 5 elements
006 - Questionnaire appointment
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007 - Law of vibration
008 - Cellular harmony
008 - DNA plasticity
009 - Emotions & Home note
010 - Dynamics of sound
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011 - Sound volume
011 - Harmonious modulation
012 - Loudness, noise addiction, crescendo
013 - Safe sound levels
014 - Safe gong bath
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015 - Breathing waves
015 - Mild breath-work techniques
HOMEWORK :
Practice playing in breathing-waves
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016 - Hand-held gong recommendations
017 - Dipping / wheel / gong with the wind
018 - Pendulum / twisting gong / shaking gong
019 - Dervish / Heartbeat / gong squash
020 - Head to toe / healing vortex / ninja
021 - White tantra
HOMEWORK :
Practice all new strokes from this module
HOMEWORK SUMMARY :
Answer questionary page 22 of PDF
Practice playing in breathing-waves
Invite a friend and give your first 1on1 session (don't forget to make them fill-up the questionnaire)
Practice all new strokes from this module
Module IV, called Togetherness is all about connection—how we use sound to bring people together, synchronize with universal rhythms, and create collective healing experiences.
MODULE CONTENT :
Art, Philosophy & Research – Understanding the intersection of sound, science, and spirituality, including cymatics, sentient water, and Nada Yoga.
Brainwaves & Sound Entrainment – Observing how sound affects our consciousness through brainwave entrainment, with a special focus on EEG studies.
Creating a Gong Bath – Designing and structuring a gong bath for individual and group experiences.
Planetary Gongs & Chakras – Exploring the cosmic resonance of planetary gongs and their connection to the body's energy centers.
Rhythm & Combination – Understanding how rhythm, numerology, and structured playing techniques shape sound experiences.
Each section is designed to be engaging and interactive. You can revisit videos as needed and explore additional insights in the attached PDF.
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003 - Cymatics
003 - Sentient water
004 - Nada yoga
Each section is designed to be engaging and interactive. You can revisit videos as needed and explore additional insights in the attached PDF.
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005 - What are brain-waves?
005 - Brain-waves observation with EEG device
005 - Entrainment
006 - 5 main brain waves
007 - Binaural tones vs isotronic tones
007 - Resistance vs Resonance
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008 - Goal/technique/category/consideration
009 - Unfolding
010 - Gong bath example
010 - Online
HOMEWORK :
Create a unique 20, 30, or 45-minute gong bath session.
Structure it with an opening, body, closing and a theme.
Record yourself performing it, then review the video.
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011 - The invention of planetary Gongs
012/13/14/15 - Table of planetary Gongs & chakras
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016 - Building the wave
016 - Rhytmic gonging
016 - Gong numerology
017 - Combinnaison
017 - Tsunami
017 - Heart beat
017 - Penultime stroke
018 - Tag
018 - Ultimate stroke
018 - Shunyata
HOMEWORK :
Practice all new strokes
Record yourself and review videos ( if needed , get in contact with me for 1-1 feedbacks)
HOMEWORK SUMMARY :
Answer questionary page 19 of your PDF
Create a unique 20, 30, or 45-minute gong bath session.
Structure it with an opening, body, closing and a theme.
Invite friends to experience your session and collect their feedbacks
Start another session based around a specific theme. Let the theme inspire you to create a spontaneous, in-the-moment class, allowing you to be in the flow and the session to unfold naturally without definite plan.
This module is about stepping beyond technique, beyond structure—into a space where sound becomes an open gateway to transformation. Transcendence is about pushing the boundaries of our practice, dissolving the self, and surrendering fully to the flow of vibration.
Module content :
Shadow-Work – Facing and integrating the unconscious aspects of ourselves through sound.
Gong Puja – Exploring the deep meditative practice of overnight gong immersion.
Different Installations – Understanding how the arrangement of gongs shapes the experience.
Strokes 29-34 – Expanding your playing vocabulary to evoke deeper resonance.
Dance with the Gong – Moving beyond playing into an embodied sound practice.
Playing with Other Gongs & Players – Co-creating sound in harmony with others.
Remember, the attached PDF contains extended information and exercises for further exploration.
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003 - What is shadow-work
003 - The connection between Gong and
shadow-work
004/005 - Exercises & practices
006 - 6 Grand illusions
007 - Kind reminders
HOMEWORK :
Practice self love meditation
Practice and journal your shadow-work experiences
Do the shadow-work exercises
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008 -What is a gong Puja ?
008 - Different installations
009 - Things to consider
010 - Unfolding
HOMEWORK :
Design all the details of your dream Gong puja
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010 - Swimming stroke
010 - Back swimming
010 - Var choir evocation
HOMEWORK :
Practice all last techniques
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011 - Dancing
HOMEWORK
Experiment with movement while playing—how does it change your connection to the gong?
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011 - Play with other Gongs & players
011 - Mirroring
HOMEWORK :
Practice dancing with the Gong with another gong player :)
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012 - Book recommendations
HOMEWORK SUMMARY :
Journal about your experiences with shadow-work and sound.
Practice all new strokes from this module
Arrange a co-creation session with another gong player, practicing mirroring and shared improvisation.
If you feel called, begin planning a Gong Puja, trying out different installations and approaches.
Invite some friends to receive (don't forget to get feedbacks from them afterwards)
When you have time review slowly each techniques from all modules.
UNIVERSAL SALUTATION <3
I offer you peace
I offer you friendship
I offer you love
I hear your needs
I see your beauty
I feel your feelings
All wisdom flows from a higher source
I honor this source in you
You are really another me
I am really another you
Together we are One
In Chaos & Harmony (Paloma)
Sharing is caring (Paloma)
So much Love! (Philippe Garnier)
Namaste
I’m Paloma Zenka from Quantum Gong Academy—thank you for choosing me as your guide on this journey. Keep turning resistance into resonance and let your unique sound ripple out into the world.
MODULE I
Gong History & Theory – Understanding the origins, evolution, and deeper meaning of the gong.
Rules & Transcendence – How discipline leads to flow and surrender in playing.
Code of Ethics & Responsibilities – The sacred responsibility of holding space with the gong.
Meditation & Intention – Approaching the gong with mindfulness and presence.
Basic Strokes (1-8) & Patience – Foundational techniques to create resonance and develop your unique sound.
MODULE II
Equipment & Care – Choosing the right gong, mallets, and stands, and how to maintain them.
Sound Science Part I – Understanding resonance, frequency, and how sound waves affect us.
Your Voice – Exploring vocal toning, mantra, and using your voice as an instrument.
Sound Therapy & Other Instruments – How different sound tools can complement gong practice.
Advanced Strokes (9-18) – Taking your playing to the next level with new techniques and expressive strokes.
MODULE III
Sound Science Part II – Exploring advanced sound principles and their effects on the body and mind.
Your Breath – Understanding breath as a tool for deepening resonance and presence in gong practice.
Sound Awareness – Developing sensitivity to sound dynamics, frequencies, and their impact on energy.
Creating 1-on-1 Sessions – Structuring personalized gong sessions for individuals with intention and flow.
13 Hand-Held Gong Strokes – Learning essential techniques for playing a gong while holding it, enhancing versatility.
MODULE IV
Art, Philosophy & Research – Understanding the intersection of sound, science, and spirituality, including cymatics, sentient water, and Nada Yoga.
Brainwaves & Sound Entrainment – Observing how sound affects our consciousness through brainwave entrainment, with a special focus on EEG studies.
Creating a Gong Bath – Designing and structuring a gong bath for individual and group experiences.
Planetary Gongs & Chakras – Exploring the cosmic resonance of planetary gongs and their connection to the body's energy centers.
Rhythm & Combination – Understanding how rhythm, numerology, and structured playing techniques shape sound experiences.
MODULE V
Shadow-Work – Facing and integrating the unconscious aspects of ourselves through sound.
Gong Puja – Exploring the deep meditative practice of overnight gong immersion.
Different Installations – Understanding how the arrangement of gongs shapes the experience.
Dance with the Gong – Moving beyond playing into an embodied sound practice.
Strokes 29-34 – Expanding your playing vocabulary to evoke deeper resonance.
Playing with Other Gongs & Players – Co-creating sound in harmony with others.