LESSONS Lessons
Create Gentle Sounds with Your Own Hands.
Learn to Share Them with the People You Care About.
Whether you are touching a crystal singing bowl for the first time or preparing to offer sound bath performances and events, Magali Luhan will help you learn in a way that suits your experience and goals. Lessons are taught in Japanese; please contact us before booking if you need language support.
Learn what you need, practice on your own, and come back with new questions. These three lessons let you explore sound at your own pace.
Under-35 Crystal Singing Bowl Open Studio
A free event for people aged 34 and under to try crystal singing bowls and ask questions about playing or choosing an instrument. Beginners and complete newcomers are welcome.
Under-35 Discounts: Ages 34 and Under
Guests aged 34 and under receive 70% off First Step and 50% off Follow-Up and Method lessons. Discounted fees and coupon codes are listed below.
Choose What You Want to Learn
- New to Bowls or Need Help Choosing One?
First Step → - Have Questions About Technique or Performance?
Follow-Up → - Want to Learn How to Structure a Sound Bath?
Method →
If you are new to crystal singing bowls, start with First Step.
Learn at Home with Videos & Books
Illustration of learning (AI-generated)
Three Lesson Options
First Step Lesson
Upcoming dates in 2026 (Japan Standard Time): Sat, November 14, 2:30 p.m. / Mon, December 28, 2:00 p.m. Please check MOSH for current availability.
For complete beginners and anyone who wants to understand how to choose a bowl before buying one. Explore the basics step by step while making sound yourself.
- Bowl types, sizes, notes, and how to choose an instrument
- Basic striking and circling techniques, with practical tips for producing sound
- Questions about practice and caring for your bowls
- Format & Duration
- In person · Up to 4 participants · 3 hours 30 minutes
- Lesson Fee
- JPY 30,000 (tax included)
- Bowls
- Bowls are provided at the studio. Please do not bring your own bowls to this lesson.
- Textbook
- The Japanese-language Crystal Singing Bowl Self-Study Lesson Book: Basic Course is required. Please bring your copy if you already have one. It is also available at the venue for an additional JPY 2,500.
Participants receive access to review videos for practice at home.
Under-35 Discount (ages 34 and under): 70% off → JPY 9,000 (tax included)
Enter coupon code gakuwari1STP in the coupon field when booking. The textbook is charged separately.
Follow-Up Lesson
A one-to-one lesson for people who already play crystal singing bowls. We discuss what you are finding difficult or would like to check, then work on your individual questions.
- Review your playing technique and performance
- Work through questions that arise in practice or performing
- Receive specific advice using your own bowls
- Format & Duration
- In person · One-to-one · 2 hours 30 minutes
- Lesson Fee
- JPY 40,000 (tax included)
- What to Bring
- Your own crystal singing bowls, plus any textbooks from previous lessons if you have them.
- Scheduling
- Please suggest up to three different dates, in order of preference, so we can arrange a time.
Under-35 Discount (ages 34 and under): 50% off → JPY 20,000 (tax included)
Enter coupon code gakuwari4FU in the coupon field when booking.
Complete beginners should start with the First Step Lesson.
Sound Bath
Method Lesson
For those who own bowls and are comfortable with basic playing techniques. Learn how to shape a performance for the listener, beyond simply playing a sequence of sounds.
- Full-Body Listening and Deep Listening
- Sound bath performance theory and structure
- Ways to apply the theory to your own performances
- Format & Duration
- In-person theory class · Up to 5 participants · 2 hours 30 minutes
- Lesson Fee
- JPY 40,000 (tax included)
- Before Attending
- Please attend a sound bath event by Magali Luhan first to become familiar with the performance approach.
- What to Bring
- Bring something to take notes with. This is a theory class with no practical playing session; please do not bring bowls.
Under-35 Discount (ages 34 and under): 50% off → JPY 20,000 (tax included)
Enter coupon code gakuwariME in the coupon field when booking.
This class does not teach hands-on bowl-playing techniques.
What Kind of Playing Will You Learn?
The approach combines gentle layers of sound with an awareness of fading resonance and silence. Learn step by step, from producing a sound to sharing it with listeners.
Listen to Magali Luhan’s performances first and see whether this is the kind of sound you would like to create.
Read About Our Approach to Sound Baths
Learn with Magali Luhan
All lessons are taught by sound bath artist Magali Luhan. Based at studio PLAYA in Asakusabashi, Tokyo, Magali performs at public, corporate, and art events and writes books on crystal singing bowls and sound baths.
The Listener’s Experience Comes First
An experience grows from each listener’s own senses, rather than being something the performer simply gives them. Alongside technique and theory, we explore how to create sound and a space that allow this to happen.
Why We Do Not Offer Professional Certification
A teacher and learner do not need to remain in a hierarchy. I prefer a relationship of mutual respect, in which each person can develop their own sound.
There are no certified performer or authorized instructor qualifications, association memberships, or annual fees. Learn what you need and continue practicing at your own pace.
Why These Crystal Singing Bowl Lessons Do Not Offer Certification (Japanese) →
About Your Teacher & Their Work
Learn in Asakusabashi, Tokyo
In-person lessons take place at studio PLAYA. You will sit on the floor and reach toward bowls placed in front of you. If sitting on the floor for an extended period is difficult, please contact us before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Take a Lesson Without Owning a Bowl?
For First Step, we provide three practice bowls per person, so you can attend before buying any. Method is a theory class for bowl owners who can already play basic sounds; no bowls need to be brought. For Follow-Up, please bring your own bowls. We recommend at least three bowls for performances combining multiple notes.
Can I Attend If I Bought My Bowls Elsewhere or Studied at Another School?
Where you bought your bowls or studied does not, by itself, restrict participation. For practical lessons using your own instruments, we recommend thin, lightweight Clear Light or Alchemy bowls. Frosted bowls may not be suitable, so please ask in advance. Listen to the teacher’s performances to see whether the style suits you. We will not publish participants’ names or photos without permission.
Will I Be Able to Play After One Lesson?
Lessons introduce techniques and practice tips, but developing your skills requires your own practice. First Step includes review videos. If questions come up as you practice, a Follow-Up lesson can help.
Can I Learn from Outside Tokyo or from Overseas?
The recorded First Step Video Lesson is available to watch online after logging in to MOSH. The instruction is in Japanese. View Video Lesson Details. You can also begin by reading the books, which are in Japanese.
Can I Learn as a Hobby Without Any Musical Experience?
Yes. First Step welcomes people with no musical knowledge or experience playing an instrument. You do not need to aim for a professional career; you may simply want to play for yourself or people close to you. This is a lesson covering instrument handling and technique, rather than a short taster session. Method has prerequisites, so please check its details.
What If Sitting on the Floor Is Difficult for Me?
During in-person lessons, you sit on the floor and reach toward bowls on the floor. If prolonged sitting or leaning forward is difficult, please contact us before booking. Recorded lessons are also available for learning at home.
Will the Lessons Lead to Paid Work?
We support your learning toward performing and hosting events, but do not offer job placements or guarantee income. Through practice and experience, you can develop an approach to performing that suits you.
Are There Qualifications, Membership Requirements, or Additional Costs?
There is no professional certification, required association membership, or annual fee. Some lessons include a certificate of completion as a memento, not a professional qualification. First Step requires a specified textbook, charged separately if you do not already own it. Instruments and travel costs are not included. After the lesson, you are free to develop your own artistic practice.
Do I Need to Take All the Lessons in Order?
Choose the lessons that meet your needs; there is no monthly tuition plan. Beginners should start with First Step. Otherwise, choose according to your experience and interests.
Are These Spiritual Lessons?
These lessons do not assume any particular faith or spiritual belief and are not intended for spiritual practice or healing. They cover sound, performance technique and theory, and consideration for the listener. They do not involve the teacher transmitting special energy.
Learn at Home, at Your Own Pace
First Step Video Lesson
Recorded lessons for those who live far away or want to review at their own pace. Learn bowl basics, how to choose an instrument, and fundamental playing techniques. Instruction is in Japanese.
JPY 20,000 (tax included)/ Watch online by logging in to MOSH. Please check viewing terms before purchasing.
Learn & Review with Books
Explore five Japanese-language books covering bowl selection, playing basics, sound bath methods, hosting events, and sharing performances online.
Find the Right Lesson for You
If you are new to bowls, start with First Step. If you already play, choose according to what you would like to explore. If you are unsure, contact us with details of your experience, bowls, and learning goals.