It's time for us to lead the harmony we want to feel in our world
Upcoming Cohorts
Summer I 2026
Saturday, May 2: Deep Dive 9a-5p in Seattle
Wednesday, May 6: Practicum Prep Video Call 6-8p
Saturday, May 9: Pracicum 9a-5p in Seattle
or join a free informational call
Level 1 Tone Circle™ Facilitator Certification Training
Tuition: $1,800
Spring 2026
Saturday, April 11: Deep Dive 9a-5p in Seattle
Wednesday, April 15: Practicum Prep Virtual Call 6-8p
Saturday, Apr 18: Practicum 9a-5p in Seattle
+ tax (payment plans available)
20h of instruction · live practicum · 1:1 mentorship and voice instruction · plus, post-training partnership opportunities · substitute facilitator network + resource library · priority event bookings
About the Program
The Tone Circle Facilitator training program is an immersive journey for teachers, healers, and community builders who feel called to guide healing vocal meditation and community connection. Through this 5-module program, you’ll learn how to lead simple, powerful vocal toning circles in the standard Tone Circle format that soothe the nervous system, invite authentic expression, and rekindle a sense of shared harmony.
You don’t have to be a musician—just someone who believes in the transformational power of the human voice to calm, regulate, and restore. With a grounded framework, 1:1 mentor support, flexible scheduling, and ongoing partnership opportunities, you’ll quickly gain the confidence and clarity you need to bring this work into your community in a way that feels natural, sustainable, and deeply aligned.
Module 1: Common Grounding
We start by getting rooted in what this work actually is. You’ll explore the foundations and purpose of Tone Circle™, how it relates to other vocal and sound practices, and why the human voice—just as it is—is such a powerful tool for change.
Module 2: Your Embodied Voice
Before you guide others, you deepen your relationship with your own voice. You’ll explore simple vocal techniques and learn how sound affects the body and nervous system, so you can lead from a place that feels steady, natural, and real.
Module 3: Empowering Others’ Vocal Journeys
This is where facilitation comes to life. You’ll learn how to support others in finding their voice, create a safe and inclusive space, and respond to what arises in the room with confidence, care, and presence.
Module 4: Bringing It All Together
You’ll lead your own mini Tone Circle™ in a supportive setting and receive feedback. This is where everything clicks—guiding a full experience from start to finish and exploring the logistical and nuanced aspects of facilitating public toning circles.
Module 5: The Operations of Crafting Your Event
This final module supports your transition from trainee to confident event leader, ready to bring Tone Circle™ to your community. Learn how we partner to secure venues, market and produce events, and stay in touch with other facilitators.
Tangible support to carry you forward
POST-TRAINING
Your goals are our goals, too.
At its core, Tone Circle is a community-building organization. As you step out into facilitation, we offer to to reduce the administrative burden through an ongoing contractor partnership so you can focus less on the logistical background noise and more on enjoying your time leading Tone Circle events and engaging in the social networking that can fuel significant growth for your own core offerings.
As a certified active facilitator, you'll receive:
An official Tone Circle™ Facilitator Certificate
Upon receiving your certification, you’ll be recognized as a certified Tone Circle Facilitator and join a trusted network of dedicated practitioners sharing this work with their communities.
Priority event bookings and referrals
Tone Circle regularly receives requests from venues, organizations, and communities wanting to host vocal toning events and workshops. As a certified facilitator, you’ll be our first stop for these opportunities—expanding your reach and visibility as a trusted event leader in the Tone Circle network.
Monthly payouts
Yes—Tone Circle facilitators are community leaders who are compensated for their time with equitable energy exchange. You’ll receive monthly payouts based on your Tone Circle event ticket sales, always handled with transparency and care.
Lifetime FREE access to all Tone Circle events
Be held when you hold space. Active facilitators are always welcome at public Tone Circle events—free to attend for ongoing inspiration, learning, and community connection.
Access to the Substitute Facilitator Network
Life happens. Our substitute network ensures your circles can continue with care and integrity in the event of illness or emergency, while also giving you the chance to support fellow facilitators in return.
Hands-on support with venue search, setup, and logistics
You’ll have personal guidance with venue sourcing, coordination, and space setup recommendations to help your events feel grounded, welcoming, and professional—with the continuity and care Tone Circle participants both expect and appreciate.
Dedicated marketing, sales, and promotional support for every event
Focus fully on facilitation while Tone Circle manages event listings, ticket sales, promo codes, refunds, and shared promotion through community channels.
A full library of facilitator materials and resources
Use ready-made Tone Circle language, templates, and promotional assets to help you communicate about your events quickly, clearly, and beautifully.
1:1 vocal coaching opportunities with a former opera singer
Receive individualized guidance from founder Briana Blythe or other Tone Circle mentors to strengthen your confidence, embodiment, and authentic resonance as a facilitator. Learn to use your voice as a tool for healing, connection, and clear communication.
Supplies purchasing and setup guidance
Know exactly what you need. You’ll get a complete list of instruments, materials, and setup items—plus purchasing recommendations for every budget and space. (In case you're wondering, you don't need to have crystal singing bowls to be a highly effective Tone Circle facilitator.)
Growth through continuing education
Stay supported through group practice sessions and facilitator gatherings that nurture your development and expand your skill set. Progress naturally through three facilitator levels (Certified Facilitator, Lead Facilitator, and Senior Facilitator & Mentor) as your experience deepens.
Ready to get started?
Some trainings leave you hanging.
That's not how we do it at Tone Circle.
FAQ
Do I need to have singing experience? No musical experience is necessary to lead a tone circle. Though backgrounds in singing or energetic and sound healing practices certainly support and enhance facilitation. This program is designed to empower anyone and everyone who wants to deepen their own practice and share it with the world.
Do I need to have crystal singing bowls? No, you can facilitate vocal toning meditations with several other instrumentation options! Whether they're too heavy or too expensive or both, we'll walk you through several effective alternatives to a set of crystal singing bowls. Of course, if you'd like to purchase one (or a set), we'll share resources for that, too.
How long is the training? About 20 total hours of hours of foundational training, over the course of two full days and a midway virtual meetup. Scheduling is coordinated based on the unique needs of your cohort. Training can move as fast as a single weekend, or be spread out on multiple days.
What's required for certification? Completion of Level 1 Certification requires 20h of guided training and attendance of 5 public Tone Circle singing meditations run by a certified facilitator. All certification requirements must be completed within a maximum of 6 months.
How do I partner with Tone Circle after training? If you want to lead the Tone Circle singing meditation format, we partner with certified Tone Circle facilitators as official contractors. Facilitators are fully empowered to simply lead event operations while Tone Circle administrative services spearhead venue relations, as well as event marketing, sales, and facilitator payouts.
A Path of Personal Growth
Tone Circle Facilitation Levels
Every facilitator grows in their own way—and we honor that! As you deepen your connection to this work, you’ll naturally progress through levels that reflect your experience, consistency, and contribution to the community.
Level 1: Certified Tone Circle Facilitator
Certified facilitators are trained to lead Tone Circle events in the core tried-and-true formats. Leading at least one Tone Circle per month keeps you active (as opposed to alternate, or substitute facilitator) and ensures you continue receiving the full range of facilitator benefits.
Level 2: Lead Tone Circle Facilitator
Lead facilitators are experienced event leaders who have completed Level 2 Vocal Alchemy training (coming soon). At this stage, you may collaborate with senior facilitators to propose, develop, and lead new themed toning meditation formats.
Level 3: Senior Tone Circle Facilitator & Mentor
Senior facilitators are seasoned leaders and visionaries who help train and guide new facilitators. They carry the Tone Circle lineage forward, nurturing both the quality of facilitation and the growth of our shared community.
