Learn the basics of playing each of these drone instruments and discover how their soothing tones can be incorporated into your sound healing practice.
Listen here to examples of these beautiful instruments.
Date and Time and Location:
Friday August 15th, 2025 from 9 am to 6 pm at The Sound Journey Store in Beamsville, Ontario.
Who Can Take This Course?
This course is open to both the general public and to students of the School of Sound.
Number of Credit Hours for School of Sound Students
This course is worth 8 hours of electives towards School of Sound elective hours. If you take this course and then decide to join School of Sound at a later date, you will be credited these hours.
Course Description
This 8-hour introductory course offers a hands-on exploration of both the Shruti Box and Harmonium. Each of these instruments is celebrated for its unique sound and meditative qualities. You will learn the basics of playing each instrument and discover how their soothing tones can be incorporated into your sound healing practice. This class will guide you in using these instruments for meditation, relaxation, and healing. Instruments will be provided for all students.
Course Objectives
- Understand the basic functions and cultural significance of the Shruti Box and Harmonium
- Learn essential playing techniques for each instrument, including breathwork for the Harmonium
- Explore how the tonal qualities of these instruments can be used to facilitate meditation, sound therapy, and emotional release.
- Gain practical experience in combining these instruments into a cohesive sound healing session.
- Develop the confidence to incorporate these instruments into both personal meditation practices and group sound healing sessions.
By the end of this class, you will have foundational skills in playing each instrument and a deeper understanding of how they can enrich your sound healing toolkit.
For more information about this exclusive experience, please do not hesitate to call Denise and her team at 905-563-3234.
Meet your Instructor
Patrick Keddie
A lifelong intuitive, creative, and musician Patrick integrates his training and experience in sound, Reiki, and bodywork to create and empower opportunities for deep healing and rejuvenation with his clients. Employing a compliment of techniques learned from teachers and masters in Bali, Thailand, Maylasia, and throughout North America Patrick strives to offer clients approachable and accessible opportunities for growth and transcendence of suffering. His creative, playful, and novel use of a compliment of healing and melodic instruments from around the world from gongs, bowls, and tuning forks to wind instruments and the voice makes for a dynamic therapeutic experience.Whether creating and exploring new sonic landscapes in his soundbaths, or exploring the power of sound, vibration, and Reiki in private sessions, Patrick is looking forward to sharing his potent blend of personalized care with you!
LOCATION
Location is at the Sound Journey Store in Lincoln (Beamsville), Ontario, Canada L3J 2C8. We will send you the exact address once you are enrolled.
We are 35 minutes from Niagara Falls. 1 hour from both Toronto and from Buffalo NY. We live on a beautiful wine route on the top of the Niagara Escarpment, so if you are planning on travelling, you may with to add a few days to your trip and enjoy our area.
ACCOMODATIONS
Here are links to accommodations in the area. There are several Air B&Bs in walking distance. Air B&B and VRBO, Home To Go and Vacation Renter
AIRPORT
The Closest airport is Hamilton which is 30 minutes away . The next two airports are Toronto, Ontario, Canada and Buffalo NY, USA. Both airports are 1 hour away.
SHOPPING IN THE STORE
Participants are welcome to make purchases at the Sound Journey Store before or after training. If you would like a private consultation, we suggest you book the day before or after class to accommodate for more time.
Refund Policy
Our workshops typically sell out quickly. Therefore, we can only offer a refund on tickets if we can fill your spot with someone from the waitlist. Please note that if you cancel at the last minute, it may be difficult for us to find a replacement. Additionally, if you purchase a ticket and do not attend, no refund will be available.
