Learning Crystal Singing Bowls: Where Should Beginners Start?
Many people hear crystal bowls once and want to play them. The first question is usually: can I learn without knowing music? Yes. Crystal bowls don’t require reading notes. What matters most is listening closely and patient hands. Here’s a suggested path for beginners.
A six-step path for beginners
- Get to know the bowls. Materials, how to hold the mallet, how to place bowls safely, and how crystal bowls differ from Himalayan ones.
- A little history. Where crystal bowls came from and how they’re used in meditation and relaxation today.
- Frequency and vibration. A simple sense of why each bowl has a note and how sound spreads through a room.
- The 7-note set. Get familiar with a 7-bowl set, listening to each note and how they sit together.
- Playing technique. Choosing and arranging bowls, rubbing the rim and striking gently, keeping the tone steady.
- Harmony and session design. Combining bowls into harmonies, then designing a full listening session.
Self-study or in person?
| Learning from videos | Small-group class | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Low or free | Higher, with bowls to practise on |
| Feedback on technique | You guess | The teacher corrects your hands and posture |
| Hearing real harmony | Through speakers or earphones | Live in the room |
| Best for | Exploring first | Wanting to lead sessions for others |
If you’re unsure, start with the free “Học chuông pha lê” series on our YouTube channel The Sound Healing (in Vietnamese), then decide on an in-person class.
The Crystal Singing Bowls course at HEALIVERSE
- Teacher: Truong Quoc Hung, director, voice actor and voice coach for over 30 years.
- Format: 4 weekend mornings, up to 6 students, about 70% hands-on practice.
- Content: the six parts above, from getting to know the bowls to harmony and session design.
- Certificate: a HEALIVERSE Certificate of Completion confirming you finished the course.
- Perk: 15% off when you buy a bowl set or take your next course.
The certificate is issued by the company. It isn’t a state academic qualification or a medical licence. Dates and fees are announced per intake, so check the course page for the latest.
Got questions? We’ve got answers
Can I learn without music training?
Yes. The course starts from the basics and doesn’t require reading music. What matters is that you listen and practise.
Do I need my own bowls first?
No. Bowls are provided in class. If you’d like your own set afterwards, you get 15% off.
Can I lead sessions after the course?
The course gives you technique and a way to design a session. To lead with confidence, keep practising and consider further courses.
Is there an English-speaking class?
Yes, an English Speaking version runs with the same content and fee. Message WhatsApp +84 939 624 684 for dates.
Start learning crystal bowls
Small classes of up to 6 students, mostly hands-on, in Tan Dinh, Ho Chi Minh City.
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Book your session: www.thesoundhealing.vn
📍 104/20 Mai Thi Luu Street, Tan Dinh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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📞 English: +84 939 624 684 (Kennedy)
📞 Vietnamese: +84 906 502 582
HEALIVERSE – The Sound Healing is a sound healing studio in Tan Dinh, Ho Chi Minh City: sound baths, Reiki, meditation and singing bowl courses. Every session is a relaxation experience, not medical care.
