Course Requirements

Do I need to own instruments to register for the course?

You do not need to have instruments to register for the course, but you do need access to the minimum required instruments to complete it. If you do not have instruments, we sugg ...

What are the requirements to take this course?

Must be at least 18 years old and in good standing with Beyond Percussion and all subsidiaries.

Is there a minimum age requirement for the GSP™ Certification course?

Yes, all participants must be at least 18 years at the time of registration to take the course.

What is the REQUIRED instrument minimum for the course?

The minimum instrument requirement is as follows: One 30” or larger gong made of either nickel silver or bronze. No wind gongs. Gong mallets - one large and two small or ...

What are the registration requirements?

Registration requirements include all of the following: Must be at least 18 years old at the time of registration Must complete registration fully and accurately Must pay in f ...

What do I have to do to get certified?

To complete the course and receive a certification, students must complete all of the following: Complete GSP™ Player Essentials. Complete 30 hours of technique practice ...

How long should it take to finish the course?

Most students will complete the course in 2-6 months. You have up to 12 months to complete it.

I have a set of 7 crystal singing bowls. Does this meet the crystal bowl instrument requirement?

For the GSP™ Certification course, you must have at least one bowl in the 3rd octave. Most sets of 7 bowls contain only 4th octave bowls. Check your bowls with a tuner, if yo ...

Course Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Questions

Below are common questions and answers regarding the Course Non-Disclosure Agreement (Course NDA) and Confidentiality Agreements. Most questions about the agreements are answered b ...

What score do I need to pass the certification exam?

You need to get at least 70% correct to pass.