🌿 Giang Metta Academy · IPHM Accredited Training Provider (UK) · In Person in Da Lat, Vietnam
An in-person singing bowl class at the Da Lat studio, students seated among bowls, gongs and candles
📍 In Person · Da Lat, Vietnam

In-Person Singing Bowl & Sound Healing Training in Da Lat, Vietnam

Each course follows the same curriculum, learning outcomes and assessment requirements online and in person in Da Lat. Teaching delivery, schedules and tuition depend on the format. Explore the other format.

Learn in person with Giang Hoang at the studio in Da Lat. Choose by your experience:

Classes are arranged by appointment. Choose 1:1 or a small group, share the dates you could travel to Da Lat, and your class schedule is agreed and confirmed with Giang before you come to the studio. Travelling from afar? You can study full days in a row. Living nearby? The schedule can be split flexibly.

Choose the 50H or 100H Sound Training

In-person 50-hour sound healing training at the Giang Metta studio in Da Lat
50H · Foundation IPHM-Accredited Program (UK) In Person + PPTX/Video

50-Hour Sound Healing Training — In Person in Da Lat

For beginners: 5 days of in-person training with Giang Hoang in Da Lat. Practise on-body singing bowl techniques, Gong playing and Sound Bath facilitation. PPTX slides and video materials are included with lifetime access. The Certificate of Completion is issued by Giang Metta Academy; the program is accredited by IPHM.

  • 5 days in person; by the end, learners can run a 1:1 singing bowl session and hold a Sound Bath on their own.
  • Striking, rim-playing and placing bowls on the body (on-body technique).
  • Gong technique and building a script to guide a Sound Bath.
  • Designing relaxing sound sequences, practised within a non-medical scope.
50H curriculum: 4 modules
  • Module 1: Sound Wave Foundations & Nepalese Singing Bowl Knowledge
    • History, origins and identification of traditional Nepalese 7-metal Full Moon singing bowls.
    • The physics of sound: vibration frequency, overtones and the principle of biological resonance.
    • Deep listening and distinguishing sound frequency ranges.
  • Module 2: Striking, Rim-Playing & On-Body Placement Technique & Gong
    • Holding the mallet, contact angle, controlling volume and removing unwanted noise.
    • Placing bowls directly on the body (on-body placement) to ease muscle tension and support deep relaxation.
    • Laying out bowls around the body (off-body aura layout).
    • Gong technique: mallet grip, control of striking force and volume, and sound transitions within a Sound Bath.
  • Module 3: Designing Sound Sequences & Facilitating a Sound Bath
    • The 5-stage structure of a standard Sound Bath.
    • Smooth sound transitions between bowls of different sizes.
    • Voice coaching for guided relaxation and the art of holding a quiet space.
  • Module 4: Safe Practice, Contraindications & Professional Ethics
    • Safety standards: maximum volume, safe distance from the ears and appropriate session length.
    • Medical contraindications: first trimester of pregnancy, pacemakers and a history of epilepsy.
    • Pre-session screening consultation and a general wellbeing scope of practice.
📅 Class arranged by appointment ⚡ (3 Early Bird places)
16.000.000₫ Early Bird: 15.000.000₫
In-person 100-hour advanced sound training with gongs, crystal bowls and singing bowls in Da Lat
100H · Advanced IPHM-Accredited Program (UK) In Person + PPTX/Video

100-Hour Advanced Sound Training — In Person in Da Lat

100H curriculum: 4 modules
  • Module 1: Multi-Instrument Sound Spaces
    Combining Full Moon singing bowls, layered Gongs, crystal singing bowls, shamanic drums, ocean drums and Koshi chimes.
  • Module 2: Voice Coaching & Guided Meditation for Large Groups
    Developing vocal range, diaphragmatic breathing and guided relaxation for groups of participants.
  • Module 3: Signature Curriculum Design & Teaching Skills
    Structuring lessons with your own teaching approach, communicating clearly and handling practical teaching situations.
  • Module 4: Studio Operations & Teaching Materials
    Planning a sound studio and its acoustics, service pricing, safe practice and professional ethics.

For learners who have completed a 50-hour course or hold an equivalent certificate: 10 days of in-person training with Giang Hoang in Da Lat. Adds crystal singing bowls, multi-instrument practice, voice coaching, curriculum design and skills for training others. PPTX slides and video materials are included with lifetime access. The Certificate of Completion is issued by Giang Metta Academy; the program is accredited by IPHM.

  • 10 days in person; requires a 50-hour foundation or an equivalent certificate.
  • Combining Full Moon singing bowls, gongs, crystal singing bowls and other instruments such as shamanic drum, ocean drum and Koshi chimes.
  • Voice coaching, guiding group Sound Baths and holding the space.
  • Curriculum design, mentoring learners and assessing practical work.
📅 Class arranged by appointment ⚡ (3 Early Bird places)
26.000.000₫ Early Bird: 24.000.000₫
Watch the hand, listen to the sound: a close-up of Gong playing, introduced in the 50H course and developed further in the 100H course (16 seconds, original sound, no voice).

Which Course Fits You?

50H — start here if…

  • you are new to singing bowls;
  • you want to run 1:1 singing bowl sessions and hold a Sound Bath;
  • you want to learn in person, over 5 days in Da Lat.

100H — choose this if…

  • you have completed a 50-hour course or hold an equivalent certificate;
  • you want to add crystal bowls and combine several instruments;
  • you plan to design a curriculum and train other learners.

Not sure whether to learn in person or remotely? See the Online Sound Healing Training. If you only want a relaxing session rather than a 50H/100H training, see the studio experiences further down this page.

Learn With Giang Hoang — Check the Details Before You Choose

You can read Giang Hoang's professional profile and check Giang Metta Academy's listing in the IPHM directory. The Certificate of Completion is issued by the academy; it is not a medical licence.

See the Giang Metta studio in Da Lat and its guest reviews on Google Maps. Please confirm your course dates with Giang before booking travel or accommodation.

Fees, Schedule, Certificate & Travel

How are the 50H and 100H courses in Da Lat different?

The 50H course is for beginners and runs over 5 days in person: singing bowl technique, Gong playing and Sound Bath facilitation. The 100H course is for learners who have completed a 50-hour course or hold an equivalent certificate, and runs over 10 days in person: crystal singing bowls, multi-instrument practice, voice coaching, curriculum design and skills for training others.

When does the next class start, and how many days is it?

Classes are arranged by appointment, either 1:1 or in a small group of 4–6 learners. The 50H course runs over 5 days and the 100H course over 10 days. If you travel to Da Lat, you can study full days in a row; if you live nearby, the schedule can be split flexibly. The detailed timetable is agreed when you contact Giang. After the course, you practise on your own with follow-up support from Giang by chat, and by video call when needed. The studio welcomes visitors by prior appointment only.

How much are the in-person sound courses in Da Lat?

50H: 16.000.000₫, Early Bird 15.000.000₫ (3 Early Bird places). 100H: 26.000.000₫, Early Bird 24.000.000₫ (3 Early Bird places). In-person training includes PPTX and video materials with lifetime access. All fees are listed in Vietnamese dong (VND).

Who issues the certificate?

The Certificate of Completion is issued by Giang Metta Academy; the program falls within the academy's current IPHM accreditation. Registering an individual credential with IPHM is a separate process under IPHM's current requirements and is not included automatically with the Certificate of Completion. The certificate is not a medical licence.

What should I prepare before travelling to Da Lat?

Singing bowls and instruments are provided at the studio for the course, so you do not need to bring or buy your own. You arrange your own accommodation in Da Lat. Tell Giang your preferred teaching language when you enquire; language arrangements are confirmed for your specific class before you travel. After the 5 days of the 50H course, learners can run a 1:1 singing bowl session and hold a Sound Bath on their own.

Plan Your Training Before You Travel to Da Lat

Tell Giang whether you have studied singing bowls before, whether you want to practise for yourself or train others, and roughly when you could come to Da Lat. You will agree on the right course and class dates together before anything is confirmed.

There is no online booking or payment on this website.

Just Want to Experience Sound at the Studio?

Group Sound Baths require a prior appointment of at least 24 hours; 1:1 singing bowl sessions are by private appointment. See the Da Lat studio page and get in touch before you visit. These sessions are not the 50H/100H training.

1:1 on-body singing bowl session at the Giang Metta studio in Da Lat
1:1 Private · 60 MinBy prior appointment only

1:1 On-Body Singing Bowl Session

A 1:1 sound session that may include bowls placed on the body with your consent; volume, placement and duration are adjusted to your comfort. The aim is listening and relaxation, not diagnosis or treatment.

1.000.000₫ per session · couple: 1.600.000₫ for 2
Group Sound Bath at the Giang Metta studio in Da Lat
Group Sound BathThursday & Sunday

Group Sound Bath (Thursday & Sunday, 16:00 – 17:00)

A Sound Bath for rest and relaxation, by prior appointment of at least 24 hours. Individual experiences vary, and better sleep is not guaranteed.

400.000₫ per person