The Sound Healing Studio | Sound Bath Experiences, Crystal Bowls, Gongs & Training in Los Angeles
You’ll develop the musical understanding, technical fluency, and embodied presence needed to guide a full 45-60 minute sound journey with coherence, presence – and your unique expression.
With rhythm and repetition,
guidance and grounding,
inspired expression and celebration,
you’ll witness yourself grow and expand in ways you can’t even imagine.
Week by week, your skills will strengthen.
Your ear will become more refined.
Your confidence will flourish.
We've witnessed this time and time again in person:
So much so that we know it’s time to bring this into the virtual space so no matter where you are in the world, you can experience the magic of your own unique medicine, too.
This is our commitment as we support our students in crossing the powerful threshold into healing artistry and sound facilitation.
This Is Specifically Designed For:
- Anyone who feels called toward sound work and are ready to step forward with discipline and devotion
- Yoga teachers & breathwork facilitators ready to expand their offerings
- Therapists, coaches, and practitioners of all kinds
You do not need to be a musician.
You just need to be willing to practice.
The Weekly Rhythm
Each week includes:
- 30-40 minutes of pre-recorded lessons (2–3 focused videos)
- 90-minute live session (expanded teachings, coached practice, dyad facilitation, Q&A)
- 60-90 minutes of structured practice & assignments
- 30-60 minutes of sound bath experience
- 30 minutes (minimum) morning practices (including yoga, pranayama, morning pages, and sound practice)
All you need is about 4 hours a week – a worthy investment into yourself and the path of healing artistry.
What You'll Master
The Body as the First Instrument
Stillness, nervous system awareness, and regulation. You will learn how your internal state shapes each session – and how to refine it.
Because whether you’ve never facilitated or have been holding space for years, there are always deeper and more potent layers that emerge within us and the space we hold.
Crystal Bowls: Technique & Tone
The rich history and emergent expansion, quartz composition, reading pitch, cents, tuning systems (432 / 440 / 528), foundational playing technique – and more.
Music Theory for Sound Facilitators
Major vs. minor, intervals, chords, octaves, scales to give you the fluency you need to play fluidly, pair instruments precisely, and facilitate confidently.
You’ll walk away with an understanding of why combinations have the feel and impact they do.
Rhythm, Tempo & Entrainment
The heartbeat.
The science of timing.
How tempo affects the nervous system.
How percussion relates to bowls.
And more.
Voice as Instrument
No need to be a singer – but you do need to find your authentic voice and ability to harmonize with the sounds you are creating with your instruments. This goes a long way in drawing your unique voice through for even greater precision and creative expression in the sessions you hold.
We’ll guide you into your own vocal expression – without performance or imitation.
Sequencing & Arc Design
How to build a session intentionally and impactfully:
You will design your own sequence and refine it through exploration, practice, and supportive feedback.
Technical Excellence in Virtual Facilitation
Lighting, microphones, spatial awareness, and how to avoid common virtual pitfalls. We’ll be exploring the virtual space for three months together, so you’ll have plenty of time to dial this in for yourself for your future facilitation and virtual sharing.
Ethics, Boundaries & Contraindications
1:1 vs group containers
Intake basics
Medical considerations
Safe pacing
Consent-forward language
This is responsible facilitation – and it will give you the grounded freedom to have even greater impact in your sessions.
Integration & The Long View
Beyond technique, together we will explore:
- What makes sound effective?
- What are you cultivating in the nervous system?
- How do you want your work to live in the world?
- What soul song, what unique expression is asking to move through you?
Instrument Requirements
To participate, you must have:
- Three crystal bowls (minimum)
- Three additional sound elements (rainstick, chimes, gong, waves, drum, etc.)
All students are required to complete a free 30-minute instrument consultation at least two weeks before training begins.
We will also highly encourage you to procure a virtual technical set up that will support you through this training, your recordings, and the offering of your gifts to your community, clients, and beyond – when you’re ready.
We want your setup to support your learning, growth, and expression as you step forward on this healing arts path.
Practicum & Certification
Even though we are diving into a virtual training experience together, none of the learning we do is conceptual or theoretical.
Throughout the training you will complete:
- Multiple recorded 10–15 minute practice segments
- A 15-minute recorded mid-point session
- A final 30-40 minute recorded sound journey
- A written arc map + set list
- A reusable safety/consent language statement
As well as other practical assignments that will ground your learning.
You will also receive consistent, structured peer and mentor feedback.
Upon successful completion, you will receive certification through The Sound Healing Studio. Certification with the Yoga Alliance is also underway.
The Transformation
By the end of this journey, you will:
- Have a deepened connection to your inner guidance and creative voice
- Trust your sequencing
- Understand musical relationships
- Know how to open and close a container
- Regulate yourself while guiding others
- Confidently facilitate full-length sessions
- Feel inspired to expand your own creative expression
Training Schedule
April 22 - July 22
Live virtual sessions: Tuesdays 10-11:30 am PT
Every fourth week, instead of a live group call, you will schedule a live session with another participant for facilitation practice.
In addition to our live virtual calls, you will also have about 3 hours of modules, assignments, and practice – all scheduled at your own convenience.
Testimonials
Meet Your Teacher:
Avery Whitmore
Avery Whitmore is a devoted sound healing practitioner and breathwork facilitator with a decade of experience guiding others into deeper presence, healing, and creative expansion.
His path is one of ongoing study – rooted in lived practice and continually informed by wisdom traditions and teachers across modalities. Known for his grounded presence, intuitive clarity, and visionary sight, Avery blends technical skill with heart-centered guidance.
He’s led wellness programs for global brands like Chopra Global and Alo Moves, and now trains the next wave of healing artists with the same devotion that’s guided his own path: a life in service to healing, learning, and community.
“Sound is one of the most honest forms of creative expression I know. My devotion to this path is about healing, yes, but what's more – it's about remembering what it means to be fully alive, and helping others do the same.”
– Avery Whitmore
FAQs
Do I need to have my own instruments?
Yes – you will need at least 3 crystal bowls, as well as at least 2 other instruments, such as waves, rainsticks, gongs, etc.
Will I receive a certification?
Yes; you’ll receive a 50‑hour certification upon successful completion of the training and assignments. Yoga Alliance certification is also underway.
What if I’ve already taken Level 1?
You are still welcome to join! This virtual training spans our in-person level 1 and level 2 – even if you've already taken level 1, you will receive so much more from the extended immersion.
What’s your refund or cancellation policy?
Up to 4 weeks before training: full refund available. Within 4 weeks: transferable to a future training. Within 1 week: non-refundable and non-transferable.
Do I need prior experience with sound healing?
No prior experience is necessary. We welcome both beginners and experienced practitioners – what matters most is your willingness to learn and explore.
What’s the weekly schedule like?
We will meet weekly on Tuesdays from 10-11:30 am PT. You will also have an additional 3 or so hours of practice, reading, modules, and assignments, to be scheduled at your convenience throughout each week.
Is this training trauma-informed?
Yes. Our facilitation is rooted in nervous system awareness, consent, and relational safety. We’re committed to holding a space that honors the pace and process of each participant.
