Gong players who inspire us: Alexandra Ott

Fascinating encounters shape our lives. People who work with sound naturally fascinate us in particular. Olli Hess met Alexandra Ott many years ago. She is an experienced gong player, sound therapist and artist - and shares Olli's great passion for the world of sound. In this article, we give you an insight into Alexandra Ott's exciting and varied life and work.

Who is Alexandra Ott?

Alexandra Ott works as a sound ambassador, gong player and sound therapist, driven by a deep-rooted passion for the world of sound. She is convinced that rhythms and sounds lead us to our innermost being - because in the course of the complete relaxation we experience through them, we can really get to know ourselves. Alexandra succeeds in creating new realities through her extremely loving and gentle manner in gong baths, gong journeys and drum sounds.

Her eventful and eventful life serves as a source of inspiration for her work. After discovering her passion for sound, she began decades of work at home and abroad. She was and still is active in research and science - especially with a focus on sound and vibrations. She absorbed all available knowledge in order to pass it on to other people. Over the years, she has developed a wealth of experience that can be felt in every one of her sound applications.

What does Alexandra Ott offer?

Alexandra Ott's passion for sound is great and, above all, broad. She has never focused on a specific instrument, but rather on a broad spectrum of effects in order to utilize every form of musical energy in sound applications. She mainly works in Baden-Württemberg, particularly in the region around Nürtingen, but - as with music - she sets herself no limits. She is currently working in the north of Germany, taking gong baths out into the world.

Guided by her intuition, her journey always takes her exactly where she is needed. With her wide-ranging expertise, Alexandra Ott not only performs at smaller sound events, but also at large festivals to make the special effect of sound accessible to as many people as possible. She also offers this content about sound, vibration and rhythm in lectures and at congresses in a clear, concise and humorous way. This public relations work is opening up more and more new fields of activity for sound workers. Bringing sounds into companies for employee prevention, team building and as an opening for creative design processes.

In addition to the larger performances, Alexandra Ott is particularly interested in sound work in a more personal setting. From drum circles, gong baths, gong pujas and individual sessions to holistic lessons with drum accompaniment, percussion and further training in the field of sound instruments - Alexandra offers an enormously broad spectrum of work with sound. Her Gong Creation training encompasses a holistic concept and teaches how to play the gong truly and freely. Alexandra's vision is to give gong, sound and energy work a new value in this time and to create a recognized profession out of it - so that gong players can present themselves and work on a broad spectrum.

In her work, she always brings in very personal experiences that she has been able to gather on her numerous travels over the past decades. In addition to Alexandra Ott's musical passion, interested listeners can also feel the numerous stories and experiences that she makes accessible with the help of sound.

What makes Alexandra Ott's gong playing so special?

Her passion for sound is palpable in every moment you spend with her. She is a role model for all those who are interested in working with sound or want to experience and better understand its effects. Every sound she presents as part of her musical performances and sound applications conveys a piece of her story and personality.

Find out more about Alexandra Ott

If you would like to find out more about Alexandra Ott, her work and her services, you can find more information on her website. It's also worth taking a look at her Instagram channel, where she regularly shares valuable information, background insights and sound examples for gong baths and sound therapies. Perhaps you too will experience the special magic that emanates from her gong playing.