Welcome to the Beneficial Sound Academy!

The training branch of Beneficial Sound, dedicated to Gong lessons and sound healing education.

My name is Wayne Marto, Founding Director of Beneficial Sound, and I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. This page is devoted to one of the most magical and mystical instruments on Earth — the Gong.

Since 2015, I’ve been immersed in the transformative power of the Gong, performing over 1,000 Gong Meditations across the West Coast. If there’s one truth I’ve discovered along this journey, it’s this: there is no other instrument quite like the Gong.

Are you feeling called to bring peace, healing, and balance to others through sound and vibration?

Are you interested in launching or expanding your own sound healing practice, or learning therapeutic techniques for your own personal well-being?

Now is the perfect time for you to join the academy.

The Beneficial Sound Academy offers both private Gong lessons and formal group trainings to support your journey.

Our next group training — Dynamic Gong Playing — will be held on:

• Saturday, August 9, 2025 – Medford, OR
  🕥 Time: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  💰 Cost: $495
  📍 Location: Orenda Energy Arts
  3132 State St, Medford, OR 97504
  🌐 Register Here »
  

• Friday, August 15, 2025 – Oregon City, OR
  🕥 Time: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  💰 Cost: $495
  📍 Location: Thrive Yoga & Wellness
  1107 7th St, Oregon City, OR 97045
  🌐 Register Here »

Whether you're brand new to the Gong or ready to deepen your practice, you’ll find powerful, hands-on guidance and inspiration here.

By the End of This Training, You Will:

• Discover the deeper purpose and benefits of Gong playing — as both a personal practice and a powerful tool for transformation in others.

• Learn how to approach the Gong with presence and purpose — including where and how to strike for specific energetic and sonic effects.

• Explore a variety of Gongs — gaining insight into the unique characteristics of different types, sizes, and tonal ranges.

• Get hands-on with mallets — understanding how shape, size, and material influence tone, dynamics, and expression.

• Develop confidence in foundational techniques and sequences that support fluid, intentional soundscapes.

• Unlock the full spectrum of harmonics by learning to navigate the Gong’s zones and sweet spots.

• Work with volume, tempo, and rhythm — cultivating sensitivity to energetic flow and enhancing the meditative experience.

• Avoid common beginner mistakes that can disrupt resonance or diminish the healing field.

• Practice safe handling, transport, and care to maintain the integrity and longevity of your instruments.

• Begin to attune to your personal Gong(s) — discovering what resonates with your energy, intention, and purpose.

• Receive practical guidance on sourcing instruments — including trusted vendors, quality considerations, and investment tips.