Events
Full Moon Sound Journey at the Mansion
Friday Nov 15th, 2024
7-9pm
Aberthau Mansion
4397 W. 2nd Ave. Vancouver, BC
Join us in community during full moon for an immersion in sound and vibration at Aberthau Mansion, a beautiful venue that is close to nature yet in the city.
Full moon period can intensify energies and emotions. Its powerful energy can be harnessed to contemplate, celebrate, meditate and release anything that no longer serves us.
Begin with meditation, breathing exercises and gentle yogic movements to prepare the body, mind and spirit to take in more fully the sound and vibration. Immerse into the sound of two big gongs, Himalayan singing bowls and other instruments to deeply relax, clear blockages, process emotions and quiet the mind effortlessly. Close with an optional sharing circle.
Please bring:
Mat, blanket to keep warm, pillow/cushion for head, eye cover, water bottle, anything to keep you comfortable while lying down. Limited mats and props may be available if requested. Journal, paper and pen.
Early bird rate before Oct 8th: $45
Regular rate: $55
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Sound Meditation with Mike Tamburo
Enter a timeless space of listening as multi-instrumentalist Mike Tamburo orchestrates his way through 40+ overtone-rich instruments, including gongs, bells, sound sculptures, hammered dulcimer, and tuned metal instruments. Listeners have described Mike Tamburo’s music as an adventure in listening; sonic bliss; a profound aesthetic experience; a journey through the senses; and a perceptual rollercoaster. Allow yourself to be still and listen.
BYO mats, blankets, pillows and whatever that makes you comfortable.
Bio:
Mike Tamburo is a world-renowned musician, composer, artist and educator. He is known and loved for his transformational live concerts performed on his personally curated set of gongs, bells and other metal instruments.
A lifelong multi-instrumentalist, Tamburo has focused his talents on metal percussion instruments, string instruments (hammered dulcimer, guitar, zither, shahi baaja), as well as electronic instruments (synths, looping).
Since 1994, Tamburo has shared more than 2,000 concerts and workshops. He has recorded over 70 albums, both solo and in collaboration with Crown of Eternity, Meisha, Arco Flute Foundation, Psychic Frost, Brother Ong and more, ranging from epic gong music to ecstatic and transcendental string music, as well as folk, drone, space rock, ambient, mantra music and sometimes unclassifiable sounds. This man loves music in all its forms!
He teaches gong music, both in person and online with School of Gong. He is also a part of the far-reaching ethnomusicology trio, Dig Deeper, with Mitch Nur and Thomas Orr Anderson. Their online classes have explored countless musical concepts with a focus on the cultural and personal uses of sound for healing, meditation, trance, ecstatic states, relaxation, self transformation, perception, psycho-acoustics, scientific discovery, time and community.
An early adoptee of meditation, Tamburo’s music offers space for journeying, self-exploration and deep introspection. During many of his early performances, he experienced altered states of consciousness and out of body experiences. To understand these experiences, he explored kundalini yoga, energy work, the therapeutic use of sound and how sound impacts consciousness, human perception and self healing. His love for long sustained drones, overtones and psychoacoustics continues to inspire him to explore music in further directions.
Tamburo is also an interdisciplinary sound artist, instrument builder, video artist, sound therapist, writer and meditation teacher.
www.miketamburomusic.com
Instagram: @mike_tamburo
Thursday March 20th, 2025
7-9pm
St. James Community Square, Mel Lehan Hall
$60
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One-Day Gong Workshop with Mike Tamburo:
Learn and Explore Gongs
Immerse yourself in a day of gong exploration and discovery. This one-day workshop is open to all levels, from beginners looking to develop a foundation to experienced players seeking new insights. We will focus on creating gong music through a variety of techniques, rhythms, and dynamics, emphasizing intuitive play and intentional response.
Throughout the day, you’ll:
• Learn how to work with mallets to create a wide range of tones
• Explore rhythm and timing, both as a solo player and in a group
• Experiment with dynamic volume control, moving from soft to powerful strokes
• Develop your personal relationship with the gong, responding with presence and intention
Whether you’re new to the gong or looking to deepen your practice, this workshop offers a focused, hands-on experience designed to expand your creative possibilities.
No certification, just experience.
Limited space, register early!
Friday March 21st, 2025
9:30am-5:30pm
St. James Community Square, Mel Lehan Hall
$250
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Sound Meditation with Mike Tamburo and Constance Au
Don’t miss this rare opportunity of this duo collaboration with Mike Tamburo and Constance Au!
BYO mats, blankets, pillows and whatever that makes you comfortable.