Soundbath Facilitator Training
with Zen with Ben
Sat 3rd & Sun 4th April
12pm - 6.30pm
Soundbath Facilitator Training with Zen with Ben
Join Ben at A Fine Balance Saffron Walden for a two-day practical training in the Zen with Ben Method — a musical approach to soundbath facilitation.
Whether you’re completely new to crystal singing bowls, already facilitating and want greater musical understanding, or you’re a yoga or Pilates teacher looking to expand your offering, this weekend takes you from the foundations of playing through to structuring and facilitating a complete soundbath.
Soundbaths are music
The instruments may be unusual, but the building blocks are familiar: tone, harmony, rhythm, dynamics, texture, space and structure.
You do not need to be a musician to understand these principles.
People arrive at a soundbath from completely different places, so we cannot prescribe how somebody should feel. What we can take responsibility for is the sound we create.
Some note relationships introduce more tension or acoustic friction, while others can sound more open and spacious. Understanding those differences allows you to make more intentional musical choices rather than simply playing instruments and hoping they work together.
Want to understand more about Ben’s approach?
Read The Zen with Ben Method and Musicality Over Mysticism in Brainz Magazine:
https://www.brainzmagazine.com/post/the-zen-with-ben-method-and-musicality-over-mysticism
Level 1 — Foundations
Level 1 develops the practical and musical foundations of your playing.
You’ll explore:
safe handling, setup and care of crystal singing bowls
mallet choice, striking and circling
creating a controlled, stable tone
Strike → Bloom → Sustain → Decay
pulse, beats and bars
the C major scale
intervals and harmonic relationships
ear training and listening skills
Crystal singing bowls form the foundation of the training. Ideally, bring at least two or three bowls, with a complete seven-bowl (C-D-E-F-G-A-B) chakra set strongly recommended
A limited number of full bowl sets can be supplied by Ben on request.
Level 2 — From Player to Practitioner
Level 2 brings those foundations together into a complete soundbath.
You’ll explore:
chords and chord progressions
major and minor harmonic colour
pacing, phrasing and space
crescendos, decrescendos and dynamics
smooth musical transitions
building and reducing layers
structuring a cohesive soundbath
integrating Tibetan bowls, gongs, drums, handpans, chimes and other instruments musically
The aim is not to give you one soundbath to copy. It is to give you the understanding to make your own confident musical decisions.
Continued Support
Your training does not end when the weekend finishes.
Participants receive ongoing free access to the monthly online Zen with Ben Masterclass, providing continued support, practical exploration and somewhere to keep asking questions as your playing develops.
Accredited Training
The complete Level 1 + Level 2 training is accredited by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM).
On successful completion of the training and assessment, you’ll receive your Zen with Ben Sound Academy certificate. This can be used when applying for appropriate professional practitioner insurance, subject to your insurer’s requirements, for those wishing to offer soundbath sessions professionally.
Who Is It For?
No previous musical or teaching qualification is required.
Suitable for complete beginners, existing facilitators wanting greater musical understanding, and yoga, Pilates or wellbeing practitioners looking to add soundbath facilitation to their work.
Your investment
This course is limited to 6 spaces:
£750 for the complete weekend
£695 early bird when booked by 31 December 2026
You can also spread the cost across three payments:
Early bird: £231.67, £231.67 and £231.67
Standard price: three payments of £250
A weekend to explore something new, build practical skills and bring a little more calm to your community
Meet Your Training Team.
About Ben
I’m a lifelong musician with a background in performance, composition and music production, but the Zen with Ben Method began through a very personal experience.
In 2024, my partner Simonne experienced severe burnout. We had already been attending sound baths together for a number of years, but during that period we noticed that some sessions felt calm and spacious, while others could feel busy or overwhelming.
As a musician, that made me question what I was hearing. Why were certain tones being blended together? Why did the pacing sometimes feel random? Why were so many instruments being layered without an obvious musical relationship?
I’d never planned to become a soundbath facilitator. It genuinely wasn’t on my radar.
But Sim’s experience led me to start working with crystal singing bowls at home. With a pretty poor credit rating, I applied for a bank loan and thought, if I get accepted, I’ll take that as a sign.
I got accepted, bought a set of crystal singing bowls, and started using them in the evenings to create a gentler sound environment for Sim.
Then my musician’s brain took over. I hear the bowls as instruments. Notes have relationships. Timing matters. Harmony matters. Space matters. That's the foundation of the Zen with Ben Method.
The Method brings musicality into soundbathing by treating crystal singing bowls, gongs and other resonant instruments as part of a live ambient soundscape.
Through harmony, rhythm, pacing, dynamics and space, the aim is to create sound baths that feel intentional, cohesive and accessible.
Relaxation sits at the heart of the approach. We can’t control how someone will experience sound, but we can make thoughtful musical choices and avoid unnecessarily chaotic or overcrowded soundscapes.
I began playing drums at the age of four and went on to study piano, guitar, bass, percussion and strings. I also hold a degree in Music Production, and that background in musicianship, composition and sound design now shapes everything I do.
What started as something personal has grown into the way I now facilitate, teach and train others
The aim is simple: bring musicality to soundbathing, create space for relaxation, and make the experience accessible to everyone.
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Prices
Training from Sat 26 - Sun 27 June
12 - 7.30pm
Early Bird
£695
SAVE £55 until 31st Dec ‘26
Pay in 3
£231.67
× 3 monthly payments
Sound Bath Facilitator Training — Terms & ConditionsBy booking, you agree to the following:Booking & Payment
Your place is secured by full payment or the first instalment of an agreed payment plan. Booking commits you to the total course fee, with all payments due before the course starts. Instalments spread the cost; they are not separate bookings.Cancellations & Transfers
Bookings cannot be transferred to another person or course date. We do not offer discretionary refunds for illness, injury, personal circumstances or non-attendance. Statutory cancellation and refund rights remain unaffected.Changes by A Fine Balance
If we cancel, you will receive a full refund and remaining instalments will be cancelled. If we reschedule, you may accept the new date or receive a full refund.Prerequisites & Equipment
No previous teaching qualification or sound experience is required. Bring crystal singing bowls and suitable mallets. Equipment is not included unless stated.Pregnancy & Health
Under our course policy, participation is not suitable during the first trimester of pregnancy. Contact us before booking if you are pregnant beyond the first trimester, have sound-triggered seizures, tinnitus, significant sound sensitivity or other relevant health concerns. Inform the trainer before attending and stop if you feel unwell.Attendance & Certification
Full attendance and successful completion of course requirements are necessary for certification. Participants are responsible for arranging suitable insurance before offering professional sessions.Safety & Liability
Follow the trainer’s instructions and take reasonable care of yourself, others and equipment. Nothing in these terms limits liability for negligence causing death or personal injury, or affects your statutory rights.Our 200-Hour YTT is physically hosted at our boutique Saffron Walden studio (1 Emson Close, CB10 1HL), making it perfectly situated for commuting yoga students across Essex, Cambridge, East London, and Suffolk. You can easily take the train directly into Audley End or Newport stations from both London and Cambridge. We proudly welcome trainees from our Upminster studio network looking for an accessible, monthly weekend training schedule.