facilitator training - 100H CMA ACCREDITED

THE SOUND OF LIGHT

If you feel called to support others through the healing vibrations of sound, this training will give you the knowledge, confidence and practical experience to become a grounded, intuitive and heart-led facilitator.

The Sound of Light goes far beyond simply learning how to play the instruments. You’ll develop a deeper understanding of how to work with sound and frequency with intention — learning how different vibrations interact with the body, nervous system, brainwaves and energetic field, and how to bring this knowledge into your practice.

Alongside learning the instruments, you’ll learn the art of facilitation: how to hold space with presence, read and respond to a room, support the people in your care and intuitively guide a sound healing journey from beginning to end.

This is about becoming more than someone who can play the instruments beautifully. It is about becoming a knowledgeable, confident and heart-led sound healer who understands the modality they are working with, trusts their intuition and knows how to hold others through a deeply restorative and transformative experience.

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This is a training rooted in both science and energy, bringing together a modern understanding of the nervous system with the ancient wisdom of sound, frequency and vibration. We explore sound not only as something we hear, but as frequency — something we experience through the physical body, the energetic field and the deeper layers of our being.

The intention is to give you a strong foundation beneath your intuition, so you understand not only how to work with sound, but why, when and with what intention — while developing the sensitivity to listen beyond the instrument and work with the energy unfolding within the space.

Your journey begins with immersive online study through our learning portal, giving you the space to move through the theory in your own time, with weekly opportunities for support and connection. You’ll explore music theory, the history and science of sound, the nervous system, brainwaves, frequency and the energetic dimensions of this work.

From there, we come together for seven days of in-person training across one week, where knowledge moves from the mind into the body and the work becomes embodied, intuitive and alive.

You’ll train with shamanic instruments, copper bowls, crystal singing bowls and the gong, developing the technical skill to work confidently with each instrument while learning to listen, feel and respond to the frequencies you are creating.

This is a highly practical, hands-on training.

Through guided practice, live facilitation and constructive feedback, you’ll learn how to hold both one-to-one sessions and group sound journeys — preparing and opening the space, working intentionally with sound and energy, reading the room, trusting your intuition and guiding each journey towards a grounded and integrated close.

By the end of the training, you’ll have more than the ability to play the instruments. You’ll have the knowledge, practical experience and embodied confidence to facilitate safe, professional and deeply meaningful sound healing sessions — bridging science and energy, technique and intuition, the physical and the unseen.

  • 200+

    Student Graduates

  • 42

    Courses Faciliitated

  • 100%

    Student Satisfaction

WHY STUDY WITH MARIA

Over the past four years, Maria Lodetoft has guided over 200 students on their sound healer journey. Offering London’s most sought-after training:

  • Learn in person, not just online.

  • Small class sizes, a maximum of 8 students

  • Learn to work with many instruments -crystal singing bowls, copper bowls, shamanic instruments, and the gong.

  • Explore the body, central nervous system, fascia and the energetic field to understand how vibration supports healing.

  • Speak the language of music. Build a solid foundation in music theory, harmony and frequency to play with confidence and intention.

  • Practise holding one-to-one and group sessions, receive supportive feedback, and develop the confidence to become a skilled healer

  • Your diploma is earned, not given. We maintain high standards and provide continued support to any student who needs extra guidance before graduating.

COURSE DETAILS

  • September 2026

    Online Opening Circle:
    Thursday 13 August 18:30-20:00

    In-Person Dates
    Mon 7, Tue 8, Thu 10, Fri 11
    Mon 14, Tue 15
    September 2026

    Time:
    10:00-17:00 Each Day

  • November 2026

    Online Portal Opens:
    Tuesday 3 November

    In-Person Dates
    Monday 23 to Sunday 27 November 2026

    Time:
    10:00-17:00 Each Day

  • February 2027

    Online Portal Opens:
    Tuesday 3 February

    In-Person Dates:
    Monday 22 to Sunday 28 February

    Time:
    10:00-17:00 Each Day 

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THE JOURNEY

WHATS INCLUDED

This training is a complete transmission of everything Maria has refined over the years — bringing together knowledge, practice, and experience into one immersive course.

  • 100h CMA Accredited Diploma (Printed and PDF)

  • Printed Handbook

  • Online self-study portal with 50+ hours of material

  • 7 in-person training days

  • Facilitate 2 × 1:1 Case Studies and 3 x Group Performances

  • Learn to work with shamanic instruments, crystal bowls, copper bowl and the gong

  • Tea, water, fruit, and snacks provided on in-person training days

  • Full access to the instruments throughout your training- no need to purchase anything

STUDY MODULES

  • Modules

    • Ancient Traditions & Cultural Roots
      Exploring how sound has been used across cultures as medicine, ritual, and spiritual practice — including Egyptian sound healing and the wisdom of the Hathors

    • History & Modern Science of Sound Healing
      Bridging ancient knowledge with contemporary research on frequency, vibration, and the nervous system

    • Theory of Sound & Vibration
      How sound travels, interacts with the body, and forms the foundation of therapeutic practice

    • Cymatics, Water & Consciousness
      Exploring how sound shapes matter, influences water, and interacts with the body as a vibrational system

    • Sacred Frequencies & Harmonics
      Including 432Hz vs 440Hz, Solfeggio frequencies, 110Hz & 11Hz, OM (136.1Hz), and their energetic and physiological impact

    • Sacred Geometry & Sound
      Working with patterns such as the Flower of Life, Merkaba, and Metatron’s Cube, alongside the principles of Phi and the golden ratio

    • Earth Frequencies & Gaia Consciousness
      Schumann Resonance, the Earth’s energetic field, and the concept of rising planetary vibration and collective awakening

    • Energy Systems & Expanded Anatomy
      The 12-chakra system, life force energy, and the relationship between sound, DNA, and energetic expansion

    • The Body as an Instrument
      Understanding the nervous system, vagus nerve, and polyvagal theory, alongside the body’s electrical and crystalline nature

    • Fascia, Frequency & the Living Body
      Understanding fascia as a responsive, interconnected network that conducts vibration, light, and information throughout the body

    • The Power of Silence & Deep Listening
      Developing the ability to listen beyond sound — into space, subtlety, and presence

    • Introduction & Meditation and The Power of Voice

      What is the power in your voice and how can we use it in sound healing? So much more then singing….

    • Health & Safety When Offering Sound Healing
      Learn the importance of understanding your clients needs and requirements

  • THE SOUND OF LIGHT

    Day 1 — The Art of Facilitation

    Presence · Energy · Integrity · Space Holding

    Before we learn to play the instruments, we learn how to hold the space.

    • Opening Circle & Welcome

    • Sound Healing Journey with Maria Lodetoft

    • The Role of the Facilitator: healer, guide and space holder

    • Grounded Presence: how your energy influences the room

    • Energetic Awareness & Protection

    • Clearing Yourself Before & After Holding Space

    • Preparing & Clearing the Space

    • Boundaries, Consent & Facilitator Integrity

    • Creating Emotional & Energetic Safety

    • Working with Your Voice: tone, pace, language and silence

    • Guiding Meditation & Creating Calm Through the Voice

    • Reading the Room & Responding to Energy

    • Holding Emotion, Release & Unexpected Experiences

    • Finding Your Own Voice as a Facilitator

    • Inspiration vs Imitation: creating without copying

    • Developing Your Own Style, Energy & Signature

    • The Complete Guest Journey: how people feel before, during and after your session

    • Closing, Grounding & Integration

    Day 2 — Shamanic Sound & Copper Bowls

    Earth · Vibration · Foundations

    We move from space holding into sound, beginning with some of the most ancient and grounding forms of vibration.

    • Shamanic Sound Healing Journey with Maria

    • Introduction to Shamanic Sound Healing

    • Sound, Rhythm & Altered States

    • Working with Intention

    • Introduction to Shamanic Instruments

    • Rattles, Rainsticks, Chimes & Percussive Instruments

    • Working with the Elements

    • Introduction to Copper / Himalayan Singing Bowls

    • Understanding Tone, Vibration & Resonance

    • How to Play Copper Bowls

    • Working On and Around the Body

    • Building a Journey Using Shamanic Instruments & Bowls

    • Practical Partner Work

    Day 3 — Drum, Voice & the Intuitive Healer

    Rhythm · Expression · Connection

    A day of moving beyond technique and learning to trust your own expression.

    • Opening Shamanic Journey

    • The Medicine of the Drum

    • Understanding Rhythm, Repetition & Trance

    • Different Ways of Working with the Drum

    • Drumming Around the Body

    • Group Drumming & Collective Rhythm

    • Introduction to Voice as a Healing Instrument

    • Voice Activation

    • Breath, Tone, Humming & Vocal Vibration

    • Using Your Voice Without Needing to Be a Singer

    • Intuitive Sound & Vocal Expression

    • Singing & Voice Circle

    • Combining Voice, Drum, Copper Bowls & Shamanic Instruments

    • Practical Facilitation: Creating & Holding a Shamanic Sound Journey

    Day 4 — Crystal Singing Bowls

    Frequency · Harmony · Technique

    • Crystal Singing Bowl Sound Bath with Maria

    • Introduction to Crystal Singing Bowls

    • Understanding Notes, Frequencies & Harmonics

    • Music Theory for Sound Healers

    • The Bowls & the Chakras

    • Mallets & Accessories

    • Care & Maintenance

    • Playing Techniques

    • Creating Smooth Transitions

    • Volume, Dynamics & Sensitivity

    • Understanding Harmony & Disharmony

    • Building a Crystal Bowl Sound Journey

    • Individual & Group Play Practice

    Day 5 — Crystal Bowls, Chakras & Group Facilitation

    Energy · Intuition · Transformation

    Moving beyond simply playing the bowls and into intentional facilitation.

    • Chakra Healing Sound Journey

    • Understanding the Energetic Body

    • The Chakra System & Sound

    • Recognising Balance & Disharmony

    • Working with Intention & Frequency

    • Chakra Activation & Energetic Integration

    • How to Hold Space for Groups

    • Creating a Safe & Transformational Group Journey

    • Structuring a Sound Bath: opening, journey, peak, integration & close

    • Reading and Responding to the Room

    • Practical Training: Facilitating a Chakra Healing Crystal Singing Bowl Sound Bath

    • Feedback & Integration

    Day 6 — The Gong

    Cosmic Sound · Expansion · Integration

    A deeper immersion into one of the most powerful instruments within sound healing.

    • Gong Bath with Maria Lodetoft

    • Introduction to the Gong

    • Meet the Gongs: their tones, qualities & cosmic connections

    • Understanding the Layers & Frequencies of the Gong

    • Mallets & Accessories

    • Gong Playing Techniques

    • Building Waves of Sound

    • Volume, Dynamics & Sensitivity

    • Working with Silence

    • How to Facilitate a Soothing & Intentional Gong Bath

    • Integrating Gong with Other Instruments

    • Practical Training: Floating Gong Bath Facilitation

    • Preparing for Graduation

    Day 7 — Graduation & Embodiment

    Create · Facilitate · Become

    This is where everything comes together.

    • Opening Circle

    • Grounding & Facilitator Preparation

    • Creating Your Own Sound Healing Concept

    • Working with a Theme & Intention

    • Preparing the Space & Guest Journey

    • Final Facilitation: Students create and deliver their own themed sound healing experiences

    • Peer & Teacher Feedback

    • Integration: Your Unique Path as a Sound Healer

    • Moving Forward as a Professional Facilitator

    • Closing Circle

    • Diploma Ceremony & Graduation

    You arrived to learn sound. You leave knowing how to hold it.

ABOUT YOUR TEACHER

Hello, I’m Maria

I'm so excited you're here and considering this path.

Becoming a sound healer completely transformed my life, and it has become one of my greatest passions to guide others into this work with confidence, integrity and authenticity.

For me, sound healing has always been about far more than learning how to play instruments. It is about becoming a skilled and intuitive facilitator — understanding the nervous system, knowing how to hold people safely, reading the energy of a room and creating meaningful experiences that allow people to release, receive and transform.

Before stepping into the wellness world, I spent many years working across hospitality, event management and marketing. Looking back, I can see how much those years shaped the facilitator I am today. They taught me how to create atmosphere, how to care for people, how to communicate, and how the smallest details can completely change the way someone experiences a space.

I bring all of this into The Sound of Light.

Over the years, this work has taken me around the world — leading retreats, training facilitators, collaborating with beautiful wellness spaces and creating a business and life I genuinely love. My intention is to share everything I have learned along the way, from the practical and energetic foundations of sound healing to the art of holding space and creating your own unique experiences.

I don't want you to leave this training as a version of me. I want you to discover what makes you different — your voice, your energy, your creativity and the unique way you are here to work with sound.

My commitment is that you leave feeling knowledgeable, experienced and confident in your ability to hold beautiful, professional and deeply transformational spaces of your own. I would be honoured to be part of your journey.

With all my light,

Maria Lodetoft

post-GRADUATION

POST GRADUATION

Your journey doesn’t end when the training completes — it begins. Maria offers opportunities as a gateway to real life experience.

Graduates are invited to assist at events and retreats and you’ll also have the opportunity to perform at the Mind Body Spirit Festival, where her student graduates share their work each year.

You are welcome to apply for a 3-month sound healer residency at House of Moon Studio — a space to refine your craft and gain real life studio experience.

You’re warmly invited to join Maria’s Facilitator Community already today — and begin connecting with this work and other who work with sound.

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INVESTMENT

The course investment is £1750

To secure your place, we ask for a £250 deposit.

The remaining balance can be spread across a flexible payment plans, with options to pay in
2, 4, 6, 8 or 12 monthly instalments.

Please get in touch if you have any question or require a different payment plan.
We’re always open to discuss option of how to make it possible for you to attend.

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