Marla Leigh

4 Ways to Practice Music when you can not play in your home! Recently, while I was on tour, I had a period, (3 weeks to be exact,), where I could not practice in the apartment I was staying in. Mind you, I play frame drums, they are not “loud”, but apparently, the neighbor...

 3 PROBLEMS (with easy SOLUTIONS) THAT PREVENT STUDENTS TO BEGIN A DRUM PRACTICE!!   PROBLEM 1 – YOU DON’T OWN A DRUM! Ive heard the story over and over again, “ I don’t have a drum, so I cant drum. But one day, I will get one, one day” Well, my friends, that one...

During my East Coast Fall tour 2017,  while visiting the Cooperman Frame Drum company in Vermont,  they asked me do a demo with thier new 28″ beauty,  and this is what happened… Hope this video inspires YOU to drum. I prefer drumming outside with the elements of nature for inspiration. HAPPY DRUMMING! ~Marla

Dreams do come true. I created my Tof Miriam Shabbaton programs about a year ago, and during that time, Central Synagogue contacted me, asking if I do any Jewish drumming programs..Coincidence? The program turned out to be beyond my expectations…. We had a SOLD OUT Concert We received a FULL PAGE write up in the...

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...

Welcome to the New marlaleigh.com I am so so very happy to see you here! Thank you for stopping by! After a few weeks of  intense organic botox – O.W.F – or Operation Website Facelift is finally COMPLETE – Can I hear an AMEN! I hope you enjoy this new site, make sure to...