Flumie Techniques for Unique Timbres and Playing with Traditional Music July 2026
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Join us for an In-Person Training on the Introduction to Flumie Workshop with Ken Little.
Pre-requisite: Introduction to Flumies or equivalent. Pre-workshop practice of offhand flumie technique encouraged with pre-workshop optional drills provided.
Please Note: This training is open to all.
For students wishing to join School of Sound, counts as 8 elective hours towards certification.
In this full day workshop on June 6, 2026 from 10 am to 6 pm we will learn:
- 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
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
For more information about this exclusive experience to train with Ken, please do not hesitate to call Denise and staff at 905-563-3234.
LOCATION
Location is at the Sound Journey Store in Beamsville, Ontario.
ACCOMODATIONS
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
All participants will be invited into a Private WhatsApp group to they can discuss sharing the Air B&B or Hotel together.
AIRPORT
The Closest airport is Hamilton. Next is Toronto.
SHOPPING IN THE STORE
Participants are welcome to make purchases at the Sound Journey Store before or after training.
Refund Policy
Refund policy
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If for some reason you are not happy, please call us within 30 days.
If, within the 30 days, you want to exchange an item we will give you full credit towards other products. However, If you wish to do a full return, there is a 15% restocking fee. The item must be returned in the same condition you purchased it.
Shipping is at your expense. It must arrive to us in the same condition as when it was shipped out. Once we have received your returned item, and have inspected it, we will issue a a refund minus the restocking fee and any costs that we incurred to ship the instrument to you.
WORKSHOPS: Our workshops typically sell out quickly. Therefore, we can only offer a refund on tickets if we can fill your spot with someone from the waitlist. Please note that if you cancel at the last minute, it may be difficult for us to find a replacement. Additionally, if you purchase a ticket and do not attend, no refund will be available.
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