Why we exist
Learning the gong is about more than learning an instrument.
It is about developing the capacity to listen.
To sound. To silence. To yourself.
The Gong School was founded on the belief that great practitioners are shaped not only through technique, but through presence, reflection and practice.
We exist to support that journey, from your first experience with the gong through to professional practice and, for some, the privilege of teaching others.
Our Approach
Practice
Skill is developed through experience,
not simply information.
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Presence
Learning to facilitate begins with learning to be fully present.
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Listening
We cultivate the ability to listen beneath the sound as much as to the sound itself.
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Professionalism
We believe sound practitioners should be confident, ethical and well prepared to work with others.
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A pathway for every stage
Whether you are beginning your journey, becoming a practitioner, deepening your practice or preparing to teach others, our curriculum provides a progressive pathway for lifelong learning.
BEGIN
Start from scratch and learn to play the gong
CERTIFY
Become a certified Gong Practitioner
Expand and go deeper into your practice
ADVANCE
TEACH
Teach the next generation
FOUNDED BY
Danielle North
For more than twenty-five years Danielle North has worked with leaders, teams and communities around the world.
Across coaching, writing, retreats and sound, one question has remained constant:
How do we learn to listen more deeply?
The Gong School brings together decades of work exploring leadership, ritual, sound and contemplative practice into one educational home devoted to the art of listening.
Creator of The Gong School
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25 years coaching experience
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100,000+ books sold worldwide
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Worked with leaders in 20+ countries
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Founder of Pause Global
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Creator of The Gong School • 25 years coaching experience • 100,000+ books sold worldwide • Worked with leaders in 20+ countries • Founder of Pause Global •