Gong Dynamics with Mike Tamburo

Gong Dynamics, a new course imagined and facilitated by Mike Tamburo, is a 5-day creative and dynamic exploration of gong music, open to all levels. The course focuses on the connection between the player, the gong, and the mallet, with participants engaging with a wide variety of gongs and mallets.  Participants will get hands-on experience as they explore how different combinations of gongs, mallets, and techniques affect the sound, helping them refine their skills and play with greater intention and creativity.  

Points of Study Include:

• Active Listening: Develop a heightened awareness of how the gong and mallet interact to create sound, enhancing your ability to respond to shifts in tone and dynamics.

• Dynamic Changes: Learn how to manipulate volume, tempo, and strokes using different gongs and mallets, creating contrasts that move fluidly between quiet introspection and energetic expression.

• Tonal Exploration: Uncover the unique tonal qualities of each gong and…