Soundwise School of Harmonic Therapy
6-MONTH INTENSIVE
6-MONTH INTENSIVE
6-MONTH INTENSIVE
Next Term begins January 24, 2024
Prerequisite class is Nov. 15, 2023
Registration information is in events section.
This is a foundational course meeting one day each month. In addition, student pro bono sessions are to be completed each month. More school details below.
Class time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
(45 minute lunch break)
90+ hour Diploma
6-MONTH INTENSIVE
6-MONTH INTENSIVE
Additional hours are optional through participation in our expos and other sound events.
Prerequisite class and prerequisite videos must be completed prior to enrollment. No exceptions.
Time to Practice
6-MONTH INTENSIVE
Time to Practice
Students are required to complete student practitioner sessions between each class.
57 hours in person classes -
47 module total
3 trauma class
7 prereq. class
6-8 hour additional assignments through video
+25-hours of student sessions
+3-8-hours of optional electives & service hours (see more info below)
Class Details & Requirements
Additional Information
Soundwise School of Harmonic Therapy
- A six-and-1/2-month intensive fundamental course meeting one day each month. Student sessions to be completed between each class.
- Class time is from 9:30am-4:30pm
- Prerequisite class for the January 2024 term is on Nov. 15. Registration info is in Events calendar.
- 2024 class dates: Jan. 24, Feb. 21, March 20, April 17, May 15, June 12. Graduation July 10 (11am-1pm)
This school is for anyone seriously committed to becoming a qualified, knowledgeable and educated 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. Please call to schedule an in-person interview before applying for enrollment.
Students are required to:
- In-Class Time — 57-hours minimum
- Complete 25x student practitioner sessions between each class — 25-hours. This includes 1/2 hr intake for time for the pre/post student session , 3-hours for instructor sessions (give one, receive one)
- Mandatory Elective: Trauma-Informed Workshop (3-hours)
- Optional electives and service hours (3-8 hours each, additional fee)
- Closing & Graduation Ceremony (2-hours)
Total minimum hours required for diploma: 90-hours
Additional hours are optional through participation in our expos and other sound events.
Prerequisite class and videos must be completed prior to enrollment. No exceptions. It is offered two times a year.
Introduction to the Fundamentals of the Art and Science of Sound Healing
- This is a 7-hour class ($225 or`$250 depending on venue)
Tuition: $1100 *
Includes:
- Use of all instruments required for each module in class setting.
- Notebook/manual
- Limited mentoring & networking opportunities throughout the area
- Special guest teacher instruction
- Expo participation
2023 - 2024 FACULTY
Lana Ryder, Soundwise Health Founder, Director & Senior Instructor
Reach out to me with any questions or concerns through soundwisehealth@aol.com
- Monica Mullen, Assistant Instructor
- Ken Ebert, Assistant Instructor
- Matt Kramer, Assistant Instructor
- Julie Moffitt, Guest Instructor: Voice
- Jennifer Lobo Rose, Guest Instructor: Voice
- Lisa Fairman, Guest Instructor: Percussion
- Alan Kuhl, Guest Instructor: Percussion
- Diann Cardello, Guest Assistant Instructor
- Heather Sheets, Guest Instructor: Native American Flute & Administrative
- Stephanie Cucina, Business Technology
- Karen Carnabucci, Trauma-Informed Workshop
- Amy Simpson, Guest Instructor: Vocalizing Fears
- Sarah Paz Hyde, Guest Instructor: Handpan elective
- Peter Scheer, Allied Mental Health Professional-Wellspan Behavioral Health
All classes are held at:
- Soundwise Health Studio, 313 W. Liberty St., Lancaster, PA 17603
- On the 2nd Floor — Suite 263 and 273
- 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 until missed time is fulfilled.
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7-MODULES + ELECTIVES
7-Module Topics Include:
- Introduction to the Fundamentals Part II: Basic Anatomy and Physiology Metal & Crystal Bowls, and Other Crystal Instruments
- Soundwise Tuning Fork Therapy
- Percussion, Drumming, Rhythm & Chimes
- The Way of the Gong
- Individual and Group Sound Events
- Healing Sound Vocalizations
- Sound Business
Mandatory Elective
Trauma-Informed Workshop
The fee for this mandatory elective is not included in tuition, and must be paid directly to instructor Karen Carnabucci, MSW (approx. $50)
Electives (additional fee):
- Native American Flute
- Shruti Box, Monochord, Handpan Introduction
- Advanced Gong
- Working with Medical Professionals
Future Possibilities:
Field trips and opportunities to work collaboratively with the director or assistant teachers in service at group sound events, expos, and lecture presentations may be offered.
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