Open Enrollment: You do not need to be enrolled in the core program to be able to enroll in the course electives. All course electives are open to public enrollment
Leaders in Sound is a transformational workshop to help you step into greater visibility, clarity, and confidence in your work. Open enrollment - RIS Sound Academy Elective - Credits will transfer
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Become a trauma-informed practitioner through this core School of Sound class, now open to the public. Taught by Michelle Klein, this workshop provides essential tools and frameworks to understand trauma, recognize its impact, and build safer, more compassionate practitioner-client relationships. Join us in person or on Zoom.
Join Wyatt Mylius to explore the intersection of sound therapy and Reiki in this transformative course. Learn to combine tuning forks, vocal toning, and other sound tools with Reiki energy for a powerful approach to healing and balance, equipping you with skills for emotional, physical, and spiritual alignment.
Discover the invisible forces of sound and vibration and their profound impact on our experiences and well-being. This course offers a clear and accessible approach to understanding the physics behind these phenomena, tailored for therapeutic practitioners. Through engaging simulations, hands-on demonstrations, and live instrument analysis, you’ll gain practical insights and tools to enhance your practice with TOA’s unique PSV framework.
This course emphasizes the ability to craft a sound experience that is both powerful and transformative, helping you bring your audience on a journey through sound. Whether performing solo or as part of an ensemble, you will gain the confidence and tools to create immersive and dynamic soundscapes.
As sound practitioners, we frequently use a variety of musical instruments. In this course, you will be the opportunity to play a variety of both the popular and unusual instruments, learning the many nuances to bring out the best of each instrument.
Learn the foundations of tuning fork sound therapy in this immersive 8-hour training. Explore frequency, resonance, and practical techniques using weighted and unweighted forks to support the nervous system, energy balance, and body awareness. Ideal for beginners and practitioners expanding their sound healing skills.
Metal and crystal singing bowls have become an integral part of western society. In this hands on class, you will learn how to play both metal and crystal singing bowls in an effective manner, using a variety of different strategies. Different strategies will be covered for different intentions. We will dispel many of the myths around these instruments looking at the history of sound and of the manufacture of these beautiful instruments.
Journey into the enchanting world of the gong with this immersive class, "The Mystical Gong." Students will be introduced to the diverse styles of gongs, the cultures they originate from, and the regions where they are crafted. You will learn several gong-playing techniques, each designed to evoke elemental energies, emotions, and healing vibrations. Whether you're new to gong playing or looking to deepen your practice, this class will provide you with the skills to harness the mystical power of the gong for both personal and collective healing.
This 8-hour class is designed for those looking to lead and structure group sound events such as drum circles, sound baths, guided meditations, forest baths, corporate retreats, kirtan, and sound yoga. Learn how to create immersive, healing experiences for groups by mastering the art of sound facilitation. Whether you’re guiding a meditation or organizing a drum circle, this class will provide the essential tools and techniques to lead with confidence and create a transformative group environment.
The Supervision Class is an integral part of the School of Sound program, designed to support students after completing 30 sessions of sound therapy fieldwork. In this course, students will present three detailed case studies based on their practical experiences, showcasing their evolving skills in sound therapy. Through peer engagement and instructor-led discussions, participants will receive constructive feedback, ideas for troubleshooting, and insights into refining their approach to working with clients.
In this comprehensive 8-hour class, explore the relationship between basic anatomy, physiology, and the transformative practice of sound therapy. Gain a foundational understanding of how the human body responds to sound on a physical and energetic level. Through a combination of scientific insights and holistic perspectives, this course will help you grasp how sound can be utilized for healing and well-being. By the end of the class, you will have the knowledge to understand what sound therapy is and how it supports various bodily systems.