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...

“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 *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 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   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 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...

  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...

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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 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...