Harness the power of sound with musical techniques that reliably shift consciousness and yield transformative results.
Offering sound practitioners the gold standard in musical training, Monique brings the wealth of 30 years as an internationally acclaimed violinist, professor, and entrepreneur combined with research-backed sound protocols and a lifetime of spiritual practice to offer a rich learning experience unlike any other.
Whether you’re exploring Sound Healing with hands-on workshops, or seeking certification, Monique’s programs offer research-backed tools for building your sound healing practice so that you can reliably effect positive change.
All of Monique’s trainings equip you with an understanding of the therapeutic effects of sound and give you hands-on time with singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and other instruments to create your own healing soundscapes. If you have always wanted to learn from a master musician and active researcher, this is the perfect time to begin your journey. Select from in-person training options above, or learn at your convenience using the self-study courses below.
Upcoming Trainings
Self-Study Courses
What stood out most about Monique’s Sound Practitioner Training is how immediately usable and empowering it was. She has a gift for blending artistry, neuroscience, and trauma-aware teaching in a way that feels both inspiring and easy to apply.
— Anita Amato
Practitioner Certification
Level 1: Sound Fundamentals
Explore the timeless world of sound healing and the transformative power of deep listening.
Learn to play singing bowls and other instruments with nuanced technique and mindful musicianship.
Discover the effect of sound on the nervous system and learn techniques based in music therapy that establish safety and lead the mind to stillness.
Upon receiving your Certificate of Completion, you’ll be able to create short intention-based soundscapes with 1 or 2 bowls. Ideal for use at home, in a classroom, yoga studio, therapy practice, or wherever you hope to create peace.
Questions? Learn more or ask Monique.
Level 2: Healing Harmonies
Discover the effect of music on the mind and learn musical techniques that seduce the mind to stillness.
Learn the magic of orchestrating soundscapes encoded with musical elements that empower your desired intention. Capture these sequences with Monique’s patented notation system.
Understand how to combine tones to elicit specific feeling states and levels of awareness.
Upon receiving your Certificate of Completion, you’ll be able to create complete sound baths with multiple bowls and instruments for your home practice and for the benefit of friends.
Is this level right for you? Learn more or ask Monique.
Level 3: Sound Business
Lean on Monique’s expertise in entrepreneurship, public speaking, and experience design to help you launch your unique sound healing practice that aligns with your inner truth and attracts your desired following.
Develop rituals and language you’ll use to guide your clients through a sound healing experience. Discuss the business aspects of your practice.
Upon receiving your Sound Practitioner Certification, you’ll have a unique blueprint upon which to build your public-facing sound healing practice.
Ready to launch? Contact Monique
Frequently Asked Questions
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If you feel inspired to make sound healing a part of your life, you are in the right place! This training program is efficiently designed to equip you with valuable skills at every level:
Level One: Acquire fundamentals and learn to play short sound meditations that can be used for self-care or shared with others.
*Ideal for mental health practitioners, school teachers, and yoga classes.
Level Two: Expand your repertoire to perform up to 45-minute sound baths for yourself and others.
*Ideal for private events, mindfulness programs, or retreats.
Level Three: Create your own signature sound healing practice that aligns with your truth and resonates with those you wish to attract.
*Ideal for anyone wishing to launch or optimize their public-facing practice.
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The training is designed so that you have practical skills at each Level and you only pay for the Level(s) you need. Limited need-based scholarships are available.
What's Included
Initial 30-minute consultation
12-15 hours of personalized training with Monique
Videos & audio for home practice
Singing Bowl Simulator App
Course materials & workbook
Sound Practitioner Certificate for each level of completion.
Questions? Ask Monique
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People at all levels are welcome. Whether you have had no musical training or have been playing for years, you'll learn to tune into the innate rhythms of your body to guide you on this journey.
Sound healing instruments are quite easy to master and results come quickly when you learn to play with mindful musicianship.
You may find that engaging in this practice also benefits other areas of your life.
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You're welcome to use Monique's instruments if you’re training at the studio. (And you can rent bowls for home use.)
If you're training online you’ll receive access to our Singing Bowl Simulator App to practice the soundscapes, but you would benefit from having access to bowls of your own. We recommend:
Level One: 1-2 bowls
Level Two: 2-5 bowls
At your initial consultation, we'll talk about which instruments would best support your path forward.
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Yes! Monique tailors the training to meet you where you are give you what you need to fulfill your intentions as a sound practitioner.
If you're in a small group, you'll also benefit from the personalized coaching your colleagues receive.
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In-person training takes place at the Awareness & Wellness Center in Pittsburgh. Otherwise, we will meet online from the comfort of your own home.
Contact Monique for upcoming dates or check the Training Schedule.
The training for each level typically involves three sessions of 3 hours spread across 3 weeks so that you have time to practice in between.
A condensed training schedule for 1:1 training is also possible.
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Contact us with your training request and Monique will set up a free 30-minute consultation to learn more about your interest and answer any questions.
If you're ready to register, you can access the training schedule here.
I was amazed at how quickly I was able to create a personalized sound bath and offer it to my clients.
— Maria Harmon, trainee