Join us for an In-Person Training  with Ken Little! 

Learn flumie techniques for unique timbers and playing with traditional music.

Date and Time and Location:

Monday, June 6, 2026 from 10 am to 6 pm at The Sound Journey Store in Beamsville Ontario, Canada

Course Objectives:

• Understanding the dynamics of gongs and difference in timbres across the sruface
• Identification and manipulation of overtones with flumies
• Creating harmonics with high flumies and accentuate natural resonant frequencies
• Driving drones with exploration of tonal pockets and tone blending techniques
• Creating rhythmic structures with drones
• Using percussive mallets and flumies to expand gong voicings

Who Can Take This Course?

Pre-requisite: Introduction to Flumies or equivalent. Pre-workshop practice of offhand flumie technique encouraged with pre-workshop optional drills provided.  This course is open to both the general public and to students of Rooted in Sound Academy Canada. 

Number of Credit Hours for Rooted in Sound Academy Students:

This course is worth 8 hours of electives towards Rooted in Sound Academy elective hours.   If you take this course and then decide to join Rooted in Sound Academy at a later date, you will be credited these hours.

Please note the class is subject to cancellation  if minimum enrolment (5 participants) is not met.

Meet your Instructor

A Note from Ken Little:

I'm Ken Little and have been developing and sharing my connection with gongs across the world. I am so delighted to be offering this introduction to flumie workshop here in Beamsville, Ontario. Come and experience the enigmatic and curious nature of the gong. I'll present to you basic techniques using flumies for evoking a world of sounds out of these beautiful instruments. Please come join me for a widening of your sonic horizon. No musical background necessary, just an open-heart and mind.

To learn more about him, visit Ken's Instagram: @resonanttransitions

Shopping in the Store During Workshops

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. 

Accommodations & Nearest Airports

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

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.