GONG EXPLORATIONS – Workshop with Mike Tamburo
Full 3-Day Workshop Friday 14 August 2026 – Sunday 16 August 2026
The Gong Explorations workshop with Mike Tamburo at Oetken Gongs (Aug 14–16, 2026) is now fully booked.
Due to the strong interest, we are currently preparing a second 3-day workshop with Mike Tamburo at a new venue:
https://gong-academy.com/events/gong-explorations-immersive-workshop-with-mike-tamburo/
📍 Near Berlin (Germany)📅 Monday – Wednesday, August 10–12, 2026
This additional workshop is currently being finalized.
If you are interested, we warmly invite you to reach out via email and stay connected for updates as we confirm all details.
Gong Explorations
Exploring touch, tone, and transformation through the art of gong playing
with Mike Tamburo
This three-day immersion offers a comprehensive study of gong technique, tone, rhythm, and awareness. Participants will refine their sound, develop coordination and hand independence, cultivate their own sonic language, and deepen their listening.
Through hands-on exploration and focused practice, the workshop supports participants in developing greater sensitivity, control, and musical awareness in their gong playing.
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Focus Areas
Mallet Work & GripPivot grip, movement, and mallet control for precision and expression.
Strokes & TechniquesDrone, toning, and two-handed strokes; muting, dampening, and developing hand independence.
Tone & DynamicsSculpting sound, working with directions of change, and exploring dynamics.
Rhythm & TimeDeveloping patterns, timing, and long-form rhythmic endurance.
Listening & Ensemble WorkAttuning to overtones, space, and group interaction.
Overtones & FrictionExploring continuous tones, harmonic layers, and textural soundscapes.
Gong Explorations provides a strong foundation in the language of the gong — cultivating technique, control, and musical awareness through deep listening and hands-on exploration.