Training & Workshops
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 a lifetime of spiritual practice to offer a rich and nurturing learning experience unlike any other.
Whether you’re exploring Sound Healing with hands-on workshops, or seeking certification, Monique’s programs offer practical tools for building your innate musicianship so that you can reliably effect positive change through sound.
Practitioner Certification
Part 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.
Part 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.
Part 3: Practitioner Mentorship
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: 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 useable skills at each Level and you only pay for the Level(s) you need.
Cost per Level
$1000: one-on-one training
$700: small group
Note: A 20% discount is offered for each subsequent Level.
What's Included
Initial 30-minute consultation
8 hours of personalized training with Monique
Videos & audio for home practice
Printed course materials
Sound Practitioner Certificate for each level of completion.
Additional costs
Unless you are being trained in my studio, you will need to purchase at least two singing bowls for the training.
Tuition is due in full one week prior to your first training session. Payment plans and limited scholarships are available upon request. 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 a bowl for home use.)
If you're training online you’ll need access to your own instruments. We recommend:
Level One: 1-2 bowls
Level Two: 2-5 bowls
Level Three: Set of bowls plus other instruments of choice: ocean drum, koshi chime, tingsha chime.
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.
Upcoming Workshops
If you’d like to explore Sound Healing without committing to a training program, try attending a workshop that teaches you key concepts and gives you hands-on time with Monique’s instruments. With lots of fun classes to explore, both in person and remotely, there’s no better time to begin your journey!
As a non-musician, I appreciated Monique’s ability to share musical wisdom in terms that are easily understood.
— Margie Canfield, trainee