Marla Leigh

Marla Leigh's Official Website
  • Bio
    • About Marla
    • Resume
    • What is a Frame Drum?
  • Music
    • Marla’s Debut Album, Rhythms of Tof Miriam
      • About the Album & Purchase Info!
      • Album Reviews & Interviews!
      • Featured Songs – “Rhythms of Tof Miriam”
    • Rhythms of Tof Miriam – Official Music Video
    • Custom Composing & Music Lisencing
  • Online Courses
    • (Free!) Online Frame Drum Mini-Course
    • (Free!) Student Frame Drum Facebook Group!
    • Frame Drum 101, 202 & 303: Signature Online Programs (Doors open May 28, 2025)
      • Frame Drum Academy Student Success Stories
      • What is a Frame Drum?
    • HEALING BEATS SERIES: Rhythm, Ritual & Drumming in 7-Beats (beginner-friendly!)
    • TAKAPA: Online Course: “Drumming Practices for Meditation & Chanting”
  • Upcoming Events!
    • Frame Drum 101, 202 & 303: Signature Online Programs (Doors open May 28, 2025)
    • (May 23- 27, 2025) Free Online Training – Ignite Your Drum Passion
  • Drum Programs
    • Frame Drum Academy – Online Learning Programs (Spring 2024 Session)
      • Frame Drum Academy Student Success Stories
      • Frame Drum Academy’s Student You Tube Channel
    • Yoga & Wellness Workshop & Concert Programs
      • (Concert) Drum Tonic – Meditative World Music Experience
      • (Workshop) the Art of Drumming, Rhythm & RItual
      • RHYTHMJUJU FLOW – Live Music for Yoga
      • Drumming in the Feminine
    • Jewish Shabbaton, Workshop & Concert Programs
      • Tof Miriam Shabbatons
      • Tof Miriam Workshop + Residency Programs
      • (Concert) – Songs of the Tof Miriam
    • Educational Drumming Programs
      • The Art of Frame Drumming
    • University Clinics & Residencies
  • Shop
    • Online Self-Study Drum Programs
    • Marla’s Debut CD, Rhythms of Tof Miriam
    • HEALING BEATS SERIES: Rhythm, Ritual & Drumming in 7-Beats (beginner-friendly!)
    • Online Lessons
  • Blog
    • METRONOME PRACTICE TIPS (19 min video training)
    • FRAME DRUMS ON THE GO…  How to travel (safely) with your frame drums
    • Miriam the Prophetess and her “Tof Miriam” drum
    • Beginner’s Guide to the Frame Drum
    • DRUM YOURSELF WELL
    • 3 EASY WAYS TO SHARE DRUMMING IN YOUR COMMUNITY
    • I feel; therefore I am: The Art of Music Improvisation
    • THE FRAME DRUM & THE DIVINE FEMININE LINEAGE
    • 4 WAYS DRUMMING CAN IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH!
    • “PURPLE HAZE” Demo – New 12″ Frame Drum by Cooperman!
    • 4 WAYS TO PRACTICE WHEN YOU CAN NOT PLAY IN YOUR HOME!!
    • RIVER RHYTHMS: Exploring the 3 Playing Styles with a 28″ Frame Drum!
  • Media
    • Reviews + Testimonials
      • “Rhythms of Tof Miriam” – Debut Album Reviews
      • Frame Drum Academy Testimonials!
    • Videos
      • “Rhythms of Tof Miriam” – Official Music Video
      • “Miriam’s Well” – Official Music Video
      • “Longing” – Official Music Video
      • Frame Drum Academy Student You Tube Channel!
    • Photo Gallery
  • Contact

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  • METRONOME PRACTICE TIPS & VIDEO TRAINING!

    marla
    Feb 9, 2024
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    METRONOME PRACTICE TIPS! (for the frame drum & other instruments) Take a journey with me… into the world of TIME. I know when you’re starting out on your rhythmic adventures, metronomes can seem a bit scary or overwhelming. But here are four fantastic reasons why you should begin your love affair with a time-keeping...
  • Miriam the Prophetess and her “Tof Miriam” drum

    marla
    Mar 24, 2023
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    “Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a timbrel in her hand, and all the women followed her, with timbrels and dancing.” Exodus 15:20 Passover is upon us ~ a holiday commemorating the Hebrews’ liberation from slavery. It is a time to honor one of the many great women who holds a legacy with...
  • DRUM YOURSELF WELL

    marla
    Apr 14, 2021
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    DRUM YOURSELF WELL *Ancient shamanic leaders understood it. *Modern percussionists get it. *My Frame Drum Academy students witness it daily… The drum is the biggest dose of NATURAL MEDICINE you can find in the world of instruments. Now we’re in the grip of a global pandemic, where reported cases of anxiety and depression have...
  • Beginner’s Guide to the Frame Drum

    marla
    Feb 18, 2021
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    Beginner’s Guide to the Frame Drum So, you’ve fallen in love ❤️ with this musical, magical disk, whether it be at a concert, at a friend’s house, on a CD or on YouTube. But what exactly is a frame drum, how do you get your itchy fingers on one and what might happen when...
  • I feel; therefore I am: The Art of Music Improvisation

    marla
    Aug 4, 2020
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      I feel; therefore I am: The Art of Music Improvisation   Learning how to lose yourself in the moment and adapt to whatever rhythm floats your way can be a daunting task for any musician. Here’s a Guide to Improv that will help you to go with the flow, no matter what level...
  • 3 EASY WAYS TO SHARE DRUMMING IN YOUR COMMUNITY

    marla
    Feb 8, 2020
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    3 EASY WAYS TO “SHARE DRUMMING IN YOUR COMMUNITY There is NOTHING like drumming together in community! If you would like to share the healing power of Drumming (frame drum, or any other type of drum) with your community, here are 3 easy ways to begin this journey: 1 – SCHEDULE AN EVENT! We...
  • THE FRAME DRUM & THE DIVINE FEMININE LINEAGE

    marla
    Mar 10, 2019
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      Frame Drum & the Divine Feminine Lineage “Throughout the ancient Mediterranean world, the Great Goddess is portrayed with her frame drum, which was traditionally played by priestesses in many of the religious rites of the times. A powerful trance-inducing instrument, the frame drum is the oldest known drum and was played primarily by...
  • “PURPLE HAZE” Demo – New 12″ Frame Drum by Cooperman!

    marla
    Feb 26, 2019
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    CLICK IMAGE ABOVE TO WATCH VIDEO! ( or CLICK HERE )   Love this new PURPLE HAZE CUPCAKE DRUM by Cooperman! Check it out!    
  • 4 WAYS DRUMMING CAN IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH!

    marla
    Feb 23, 2019
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      4 Ways Drumming Can Improve your Health! For thousands of years, drumming has been used as a healing modality.  We all know how FUN drumming is, but.. How does DRUMMING actually improve your health? 1 – DRUMMING INCREASES INTUITION & BRAIN ACTIVITY! Drumming produces rhythmic energy. Why? When we drum, we are using...
  • 7.2 TIPS FOR A RADIANT DRUM PRACTICE

    marla
    Jan 29, 2019
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    7.2 Tips for A Radiant Drum Practice Find JOY in your practice Sometimes, it can be frustrating, especially if you are learning a new rhythm, or technique. It is important to remind ourselves, especially when we feel these frustrations, to take a moment, breathe, and find JOY in what you are practicing, even it...
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