The LIVE Gong Alchemy Experience Course

Feel The Call Of The Gong?

Learn to play, feel, and facilitate powerful sound healing gongs with confidence.

You hear it.

That deep… resonant… unmistakable sound.

The gong doesn’t just make noise ...

It moves through you.

You feel it in your body.
In your breath.

In places you didn’t even know needed healing.

And something inside you whispers…

“I want to do this.”

Play.
Facilitate.
Create transformation for others.

You’ve felt the power of the gong.

You know it works.

But there’s one problem…

You don’t know where to start.

Or how to do it properly.

So you hesitate.

Because this isn’t something you want to “just wing.”

You want to do it right.

You want to create real healing experiences, not random noise.

This Is Bigger Than Just Learning an Instrument

The world is shifting.

More people are seeking:

Nervous system healing
Emotional release
Spiritual connection
Alternative wellness practices

Sound healing is no longer niche.

It’s rising fast, and those who are trained properly will stand out.

This is your opportunity to step into that space…

With confidence.

With skill.

With purpose.

This is for you if ...

The gong deeply calls to you but you don’t know how to play it
You've experienced gong healing and want to offer it to others
You're a sound healer ready to expand your offerings
You're curious about energy, vibration, and ancient tools
You want to confidently lead sound baths (without second-guessing yourself)
You want to expand your healing practice in a powerful way
You crave both structure AND intution in your learning

What Makes This Different

This isn’t about hitting a gong and hoping for the best.

This is about intentional sound healing.

Where every movement… every vibration… every pause…

Means something.

You’ll learn not just how to play ...

But why it works.

Because that’s what separates a beginner…

From a true facilitator.

Inside The Gong Alchemy Experience, you’ll learn how to:

Feel the gong.
Understand it.
Play it with intention.
And guide others through deeply transformative journeys.

At your own pace.
From your own space.

No experience required.

Just your curiosity…
And your calling.

Yes, I'm in for the Gong Alchemy Experience!

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Why Learning the Gong is Life-Changing for You and Your Clients

Deep Nervous System Reset: The gong’s vibrations activate the parasympathetic nervous system, allowing clients to drop into deep rest, release tension, and access inner peace.
Emotional Release Without Words: Clients often cry, laugh, or experience powerful shifts — all without needing to speak. The gong creates a safe space for catharsis.
Energetic Clearing: Stuck emotions, energetic blocks, and spiritual heaviness can dissolve as the gong “combs” the aura and restores flow.
Multi-Dimensional Healing: The gong affects the body, mind, and spirit — helping clients access altered states of consciousness, insights, and healing dreams.
Accelerated Chakra Balancing: Clients feel re-aligned, recharged, and renewed. Each tone speaks to specific energy centers in ways that deepen the healing experience.
Non-Invasive Yet Potent: Clients don’t need to be touched or share their story. The gong meets them where they are and works at the level they need

Stand Out in Your Field: Few practitioners use gongs, making you and your sessions instantly more magnetic.
Offer Something Clients Can’t Find Anywhere Else: The gong’s impact is unforgettable — you’ll be the go-to for people wanting real, lasting transformation.
Tap Into Your Own Intuition and Presence: Playing the gong is as healing for you as it is for them — it deepens your energetic sensitivity and spiritual gifts.
Grow with a Tool That Grows With You: As you evolve, so does your gong practice — it becomes your lifelong companion in healing.
Unique, Memorable Sessions: Every session becomes a journey. You’ll be known as a sacred space-holder.Clients leave feeling like they just experienced something sacred, rare, and life-changing.

The Gong Alchemy Experience

This is a complete, self-paced online program designed to meet you where you are.

Whether you’re brand new…
Or already working in healing spaces…

You’ll be guided step-by-step.

Fundamentals of Gong Healing

Purpose: to give a solid foundation on using and connecting to your gong

Explore the ancient origins and sacred lineage of the gong's history and application, helping you connect with its purpose and use it with reverence and confidence.
Discover the different types of gongs and mallets, empowering you to choose the right tool for your energy and the kind of healing you want to offer.
Learn to prepare your space and energy before a session, so you can enter each practice grounded, focused, and energetically protected.
Master proper gong setup techniques, ensuring optimal sound quality and comfort while preventing strain or misalignment, including proper client placement
Practice foundational gong strikes and techniques, so your first sounds feel intentional, empowering, and healing — not awkward or uncertain.
Understand how the gong affects the nervous system and energy field, giving you insight into its power in emotional release and healing.
Live Q&A, where you'll get direct feedback, personalized support, and community connection.
Lifetime Access
Certification

BONUSES (value $50)

Sacred Session Template: Pre + Post Reflection Journal: A printable journaling worksheet that students or clients can use before and after a gong session to deepen insight and track their healing progress.

Sound Bath Techniques

Purpose: to share the best ways to use multiple instruments in your sound baths

Everything in Day 1 plus ...
Deepen your understanding of multi-instrument theory so you can play with intention, intuition, and presence, helping you go beyond technique and access true energetic healing.
Explore different mallets including the whale mallet!
Understand how to read the energy in the room or your client, so you can guide the experience based on what’s needed — not just a script.
Explore playing the gongs with a partner, unlocking the power of the gong to guide release, visioning, and transformation.
Learn how to weave the gong into your current healing work and other instruments, whether you're a yoga teacher, energy worker, or sound bath facilitator.
Build your trust in the gong as a sound healer, deepening your connection to this sacred instrument as an intuitive extension of your energy field.
Live \ Q&A, to fine-tune your playing and receive support on next steps.
Lifetime Access
Certification

BONUSES (value $200)

Rin Gong and Fish Knocker Training: Discover the ancient use of the rin gong and fish knocker in meditation, energy alignment, and as a gentle beginning or closing to your sessions — adding depth and beauty to your sound healing practice.

Guided Gong Meditation Script: A ready-to-use script for leading calming, energy-clearing gong meditations.

NOW ONLY $197 USD

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Accredited by The Complementary Medical Association and Global Sound Practitioner Alliance.
PDA Provider for National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)

This Gong course offers 2 complete certifications from Life Changing Energy.

Includes Over 4 hours of training

Yoga teachers: Upon successful completion, you may upgrade to receive a completion certificate from the course instructor, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP). Certificates may be submitted to Yoga Alliance to meet continuing education renewal requirements with that organization.

A Note About This Experience

This course was originally taught live as a full gong immersion.

We’ve taken that powerful training and broken it into short, easy-to-follow lessons so you can learn without overwhelm.

Watch, practice, and revisit anytime.

You get the depth of the live experience…
With the flexibility to truly learn at your own pace.

Imagine This ...

You walk into a room.

People are waiting.

You pick up the mallet…

Take a breath…

And begin.

The room shifts.

Energy softens.

Bodies relax.

Emotions release.

And when it’s over…

People don’t just say “thank you.”

They say…

“That changed something in me.”

That’s what this work does.

And you get to be the one who facilitates it.

Ready To Master The Gong?

Your journey starts now.

Not someday.

Not “when you feel ready.”

Because the truth is…

You already feel the call.

Step Into Your Role As A Gong Practitioner

This isn’t just about learning.

It’s about becoming.

The facilitator.
The guide.
The one who holds space for transformation.

Who's Teaching This Course?

Susan Fryman

Susan Fryman, founder of The Waking Owl, is a Master Sound Facilitator with a deep passion for transformational healing.

Her journey began in Ubud, Bali, where she first experienced the profound power of the gong.

From that moment forward, she immersed herself in the study of sound healing, earning certifications across multiple modalities.

She is also a:

500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher
Reiki Master
Experienced facilitator trained through Life Changing Energy

Her approach blends technical skill, intuitive guidance, and grounded teaching, so you don’t just learn…

You embody the work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What gong do I need for the class?

Our recommendations are at the bottom of this page. We have a special offer for students only waiting for you after you enroll in the class which will be shown once you're enrolled.

Are there any prerequisites?

No prerequisites, but it's best if you have a gong 16" or bigger.

How do I become certified?

There is a certification test. When you pass it at 80% or better, you'll become certified. You just download and print the certificate from your own computer after you pass the test.

How many times can I take the certification test?

As many times as you want -- as many times as necessary to pass.

How long do I have access to the program?

Lifetime!

How do I access the program?

Immediately after you enroll, you'll be sent an email with your login details. We will have the class LIVE on ZOOM. AFTER the class has taken place, the videos will be posted inside the membership course. Everything is online and easily accessed using our membership portal. Check your spam of you don't see it -- email is from support@lifechangingenergy.com

Who is this for?

While we do not censor who takes this course, we developed it for professionals.

Can I use this certification for continuing education credits?

It depends on the organization.

Yoga teachers: Upon successful completion, you may upgrade to receive a completion certificate from the course instructor, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) for a nominal fee. Certificates may be submitted to Yoga Alliance to meet continuing education renewal requirements with that organization.

We are accredited by the Global Sound Practitioner Alliance and The Complementary Medical Association.

Life Changing Energy is also an approved PDA provider for NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine). These hours may be used for the purpose of ICF credential renewal in the area of Resource Development as well. For all others, please check with any other specific organization you want credits from --they all have different rules for what is accepted.

We are happy to help you or write a letter if needed.

NOW ONLY $197 USD

(value $697 + $250 in bonbuses -- over 70% OFF)

use code: NEWGONGCOURSE for an extra 50% OFF

Yes, I'm in for the Gong Alchemy Experience!

What Gong Do I Need for the Class?

You don’t need a massive collection or a specific type of gong to benefit from this training. We recommend using a gong that is 16 inches or larger that’s the only real guideline!

After enrolling, you'll see special bundles that offer 25-30% discounts on the next page.

In class, we’ll be demonstrating with a variety of gongs and complimentary instruments, including:
• An 18" Wind Gong
• A 24" Nickel Alloy Mirror Gong
• And a 36" Chau Gong

But don't worry you don’t have to use these exact gongs. The techniques you’ll learn are transferable to any style or size of gong, as long as it's at least 16 inches. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your practice, this class is designed to meet you where you are.

Life Changing Energy is a DBA of Vickie Gould International, LLC, a spiritually directed company owned by Brighter Healing Sanctuary, a private ecclesiastical trust. 100% of profits support nonprofit healing initiatives, outreach, and the mission of our spiritual trust. Thank you for being part of the energy that changes lives.

Questions? email support@lifechangingenergy.com

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Sacred Session Template: Pre + Post Reflection Journal: A printable journaling worksheet that students or clients can use before and after a gong session to deepen insight and track their healing progress.

A Note About This Experience

Are there any prerequisites?

How do I become certified?

How many times can I take the certification test?

How long do I have access to the program?

How do I access the program?

Who is this for?

Can I use this certification for continuing education credits?