The Sound Healing Studio | Sound Bath Experiences, Crystal Bowls, Gongs & Training in Los Angeles
8 Days to Deepen Your Practice
Held in the heart of the Redwoods at Spirit Camp, this 8-day retreat brings together Level 1 through Level 3 sound healing training within a single, immersive container. Designed for those who have already begun their sound healing path, this retreat is an invitation to deepen:
Your presence.
Your technique.
Your creative expression.
Your capacity for being seen.
Each day blends instruction, practice, and integration. You’ll learn to work with sound from the inside out: refining your awareness, cultivating relationships with instruments and sound itself, and embodying the skills to hold space with clarity and confidence.
Upon completion, participants receive Level 1–3 Certification from The Sound Healing Studio.
The Lion's Gate: Cross the Threshold
We begin on August 8 – 8/8 – the Lion’s Gate.
A time long associated with clarity, courage, and cosmic alignment. In many traditions, this portal marks a powerful opening: a moment to expand into new levels of purpose, visibility, and inner truth. What better threshold to cross as we begin this immersive 8-day journey?
Through daily sound immersion, deep listening, and nature-based integration, we align with something larger than ourselves – anchoring vision into embodiment, and insight into action. Each day builds intentionally on the last, with space for personal discovery, technical skill-building, and restorative connection.
Together we'll open the portal – then cross the threshold.
What's Included:
- Daily instruction across Level 1–3 sound healing training
- Morning movement, yoga, & meditation
- Group playing & listening sessions
- Movement workshops
- Evening sound baths
- Guided nature walks through ancient redwoods
- All meals by Chef Ulm (organic, nourishing, seasonal)
- Guided group practices as well as solo integration time
- Cacao ceremony
+ an optional Medicine Drum Making Workshop
(see below – you're not going to want to miss this!)
You’ll leave with a solid foundation in sound, a renewed sense of connection to your purpose, and an inner clarity only the forest and sound can bring.
We invite you beyond the basics of training and into a deep remembrance. Held in the sweeping stillness of the Redwoods, this 8-day retreat will guide you beyond sound healing technique and into your intuitive center, where your creative energy and expression can flourish.
We weave practical skill-building with immersive practice, inviting you to slow down, listen deeply, and lead from the potency of your presence. You’ll receive hands-on mentorship, real-time feedback, and space to explore your unique voice and medicine – all within a community grounded in compassion, curiosity, and real care.
Drum Making Workshop
* Optional add-on – but trust us, you are not going to want to miss this!
The drum is a timeless musical companion – its rhythm echoing the heartbeat of the Earth. Found in traditions across the world, the drum aids in healing, meditation, celebration, and prayer.
In this ceremony, Matt and Hillary Canale will guide you in crafting your own 16” elk hide hand drum using a unique tying technique. You’ll paint your frame, tie your drum, and create your mallet – step by step, in circle.
Creating your own drum is a meaningful initiation into relationship with a sound tool you’ll carry for years to come.
Cost: $333 (not included in base tuition)
Real Journeys of Transformation
How Sound Healing Changed Their Lives and Elevated Their Purpose
Step inside the stories of those who’ve walked this path before you. From initial curiosity to embodied confidence, from hesitation to clarity of purpose – these voices reflect the depth and impact of our training.
Lia
Sound Practitioner
Robert
Sound Practitioner
Sharae
Sound Practitioner
THE BEST REST YOU CAN IMAGINE
Stunning Accommodations
Base retreat pricing begins at $3,300. All options include training, meals, and certification.
You get your pick of luxurious yet rustic Redwood stays – see your options below.
Private Accomadations
• Water Tower Cabin (Queen) – $4,700
• Queen’s Comb Cabin (Queen) – $4,600
• Nectar Nook Cabin (Twin) – $4,500
• Tent Cabin (King) – $4,500
• Glamping Tent (King) – $4,300
Shared Accommadations
Pricing is per person.
• Twin in Shared Tent Cabin (2 guests) – $3,900
• Twin in Shared Glamping (2 guests) – $3,700
• Queen in Shared Cabin (3 guests) – $3,700
• Twin in Shared Cabin (3 guests) – $3,600
• Twin in Shared Bunkhouse – $3,400
• Bunkbed in Shared Bunkhouse – $3,300
Bring Your Own Set Up
• Tent or Camper Van – $3,300
...or rent your own Airbnb offsite!
Training Curriculum
Level 1
Listening skills, body awareness, playing posture, and foundational techniques across bowls, gongs, chimes, flutes, voice, and more.
Level 2
Musicality, rhythm, intervals, ensemble practice, coordination across instruments, voice, and breath.
Level 3
Facilitation, sequencing, pacing, transitions, and space holding. Working with sound, silence, and presence as one field.
Prerequisite:
This retreat is designed for students with at least some prior sound healing experience. To attend, you must have completed one of the following:
• Level 1 and / or Level 2 Sound Healing Training
• Sound Healing Foundations Virtual Course
Traveling from afar?
The virtual course may be completed in advance as your prerequisite.
Testimonials
Meet Your Guide:
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 bring instruments?
No. Instruments are provided. But you are welcome to bring your own bowls or instruments if you’d like!
Will I receive a certification?
Yes; you’ll receive a Level 3 certification upon successful completion of the training and assignments.
Do I need prior experience with sound healing?
Yes, all those who join are required to have taken our Level 1 in person training -or- our virtual Sound Healing Foundations course, which can be taken from anywhere.
What’s the daily schedule like?
Training days typically run from 10am to 6pm, with time for breaks, integration, and connection. A detailed schedule will be shared before the immersion begins.
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.
Cancellation Policy:
• Full refunds available up to 8 weeks prior to retreat start
• Transfers available up to 6 weeks prior
• Within 6 weeks, all payments are non-refundable
