SOUNDWISE SCHOOL OF HARMONIC THERAPY is for the devoted student ready to commit to understanding the basics of both the art and science of sound healing, and to acquire adequate training, knowledge and EXPERIENCE TO become a virtuous practitioner of skillful means and integrity.

Soundwise School of Harmonic Therapy (Some students named us Soundwise School of Harmonic Wisdom!) 

• A seven-month continuous intensive fundamental course meeting one day in-person each month. There is some virtual content, but you cannot learn certain important facets of therapeutic sound online.  
• Student sessions to be completed between each class after the second module. If students fail to complete the 20 sessions before graduation, their certificate diploma may be withheld until they are completed, or the certificate will reflect a deficit in less credit hours. 
• Class time is from 9:30am-5:00pm 
• The next prerequisite class for the 2026 school term will be Wedn., Nov. 12, 2025, 9:30am-5pm
• 2026 class 1 dates: Jan. 21 - Feb.18 - Mar.18 - Apr.15 -May 13 - June 10 - July 8 Graduation
• Second class, if needed, start date will be Feb. 4
• All in-person classes take place at the school in Lancaster, Pa. 

This school is for anyone seriously committed to becoming a qualified, educated and virtuous sound practitioner.  Perhaps you have been imitating what you have seen done by others and do not really understand any of the science, including precautions, about sound. Perhaps you only had weekend or weeklong course or only virtual classes and have realized there is so much more to learn and experience.  Maybe you are not sure which instrument or instruments you want to learn and incorporate in your existing practice of massage, reiki, energy healing, yoga, acupuncture, health and life coaching, mental health counseling, art therapy or as a professional musician. This school is open to any professional healthcare provider as well. Our students are from a variety of ages, backgrounds, experiences, education and lifestyles. It is recommended that you schedule an in-person interview before applying for enrollment. SoundwiseHealth@aol.com 

Students are required to:

• In-Class Time — 60-hours minimum
• Complete 20 student practitioner sessions throughout the school term. Required to receive diploma — The combined total for these sessions is about 25-40 hours. This includes 1/2 hr intake for the pre/post student session, 3-hours for optional instructor sessions (give one, receive one)
• Mandatory Elective: Trauma-Informed Workshop (3-hours) Date will be announced 2026
• Optional electives and service hours (3-8 hours each, additional fee) added to your total hours
• Closing & Graduation Ceremony (2-hours)

Total minimum hours required for diploma: 100-hours (60+ hours are in-class)

Additional hours are optional through participation in our expos, electives and other sound events.

Prerequisite class and videos must be completed prior to enrollment. No exceptions. It is offered at least two times per year.  For enrollment eligibility in the 2025 program, here are the class dates:   

Introduction to the Fundamentals of the Art and Science of Sound Healing

• This is a 7-hour class - $250 in Soundwise Studio in Lancaster.  
• $275 other venues 
• Prerequisite class for the 2026 school will be Wednesday, Nov. 12, 9:30-5 at the school.
• To secure your place in the Lancaster studio, please send the $250 fee or send a $50 non-refundable deposit, which is applied to the class fee, to one of these options:   
• VENMO @Lana-Ryder-1    or    PayPal @soundwisehealth     or mail a check to Soundwise Health, Suite 263 , 313 W. Liberty St., Lancaster, PA 17603  if you pay through Venmo, please choose payment between friends. otherwise they deduct service fees from the amount.  Thank you. 

Tuition 2026: $2600 

Includes:

• Use of all instruments for each module in class setting. No practice sessions lying on the floor.  Professional practice tables supplied for every practicum. 
• Notebook/manual handouts for each module 
• Limited mentoring & networking opportunities throughout the area
• Special guest teacher instruction
• Expo participation, optional but highly recommended
• Hand-picked, quality instruments available for sale on limited basis. 
• May be paid in total at time of enrollment OR payment arrangements can be made. To continue participation in classes, payments must be made on time and paid in full by June 30, 2026. At least half the tuition must be paid in full by APRIL 1 OF THE SCHOOL TERM. No Exceptions.  

 2026 FACULTY

Lana Ryder, Soundwise Health Founding Director & Senior Instructor

Reach out to me with any questions or concerns before or during school through soundwisehealth@aol.com

• Monica Mullen, Adjunct Senior Instructor and Associate Director of Soundwise School
• Ken Ebert, Associate Director Soundwise Health Associates and Teaching Assistant
• Julie Moffitt, Guest Instructor: Voice
• Jennifer Lobo Rose, Guest Instructor: Voice
• Amy Simpson, Guest Instructor: Voice
• Lisa Fairman, Guest Instructor: Percussion
• Alan Kuhl, Teaching Assistant and Guest Instructor: Percussion 
• Heather Sheets, Guest Instructor: Native American-style Flute 
• Stephanie Cucina, Business Finance and Resources
• Sarah Paz Hyde, Guest Instructor: Handpan elective
• Peter Scheer, Allied Mental Health Professional-Wellspan Behavioral Health
• Bev Fornoff, Acupuncturist, Tuning Fork and meridians 
• Diann Cardello, Somatic Communication with Tuning Forks and Soundwise Associate
• Helene Williams, Working Within the Healthcare Community  
• Rickie Freedman, ReikiVoice 

All classes are held at:

• Soundwise Health Studio, 313 W. Liberty St., Lancaster, PA 17603
• On the 2nd Floor — Suite 263  -  267 Stairs or elevator, stair lift ground fl.
• Class size is limited for adequate personal mentoring and attention to each student.  
• ARRIVE EARLY! You must arrive to class a few minutes ahead of time so that you have time to settle in and be ready to start on time.  Any missed time will be made up at each teacher's convenience: If so, there may be additional fees required as tuition is based on students being in scheduled class. 

* There are no refunds for any classes cancelled less than one week prior to class.  You will be given credit towards another class or event. Our costs remain the same even if you cannot attend a class.  Tuition paid in full cannot be refunded past the third month of classes. Payment plans may be available. 

If you miss a class, you may be able to schedule a make-up session if the teacher(s) is available, and there will be an additional charge to you per hourly rate per teacher. If you do not make up the missed class, you will not receive your diploma certificate until missed time is fulfilled.

STUDENTS MUST BELONG TO THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP  and check it regularly in order to receive additional information, assignments, and cancellations or delays due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Any announcements or posts within the school facebook group must be acknowledged by each student either with a "like" or a comment, so that we know you have seen it. If you choose to not belong to the facebook group, it is up to you to make arrangements to stay current with the information posted there.  We are unable to send individual notices, emails, text messages, or postal mail.

All teachers have the option of sitting in/auditing at no fee to them, on any ONE class module in addition to the additional classes offered during the same day they teach if there is room. First-come-first-served to the first two instructors to apply. This is one benefit and compensation of teaching at our local sound school, besides networking and meeting students.

This does not apply to electives.

Any instruments or manual inserts given to students are not available for those auditing. Teachers may purchase manuals at cost. 

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