Pulse of Positive Drumabout Tour 2020

I won't be in town for this, but I heartily recommend this event led by my dear friend Jim Boneau.  Jim approaches rhythm and drumming from a Big Picture perspective like I do.  He's a master at facilitating both beautiful music, and meaning-making discovery. There’s no better time to go to a drum circle than…

Join Kerry Shakerman and me at the Sunday afternoon drum circle at the Huntington Beach pier.  This circle happens every Sunday, and Shakerman is there more often than not!

I'm excited to attend the Music, Rhythm & Movement workshop, led by the amazing Mary Knysh!  I know I'll build my confidence and toolbox for adding vocals and movement to my programs, and I'll watch master facilitation in action! http://www.rhythmicconnections.com/uploads/2/6/6/5/26658788/mrmflyer1.19.pdf

Drum Circle Facilitators gather at the big NAMM convention in Anaheim to check out the latest instruments and talk shop.  The highlight is the early-evening drum circle on Friday afternoon, led by Arthur Hull.  Every year, that circle rocks!

I will be attending and hopefully presenting at the 2019 DCFG Conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This is where DCFs gather to push the edge of understanding and skill with this art, both individually and collectively.  This year's theme is "Nurturing the Body, Mind, and Spirit Through Rhythm."  It's a great place to meet…

I will be assisting Christine Stevens, author of the groundbreaking book, Music Medicine , in this nurturing, challenging, and enlightening professional training retreat at Joshua Tree Retreat Center. Combining ancient indigenous wisdom with modern science, Christine has designed an experience that empowers us deeply and holistically through the 4-part path of music medicine: Rhythm for…

I'm happy to host the April First Thursday Jam, the monthly drum jam sponsored by the Seattle World Percussion Society. This month, we'll create a lush range of sounds and textures from a wide variety of drums, percussion, melodic, and harmonic instruments. Aaaaah! We'll add sonic layers to a platform of juicy drumming, inviting new…

All the best of Seattle's musical Rite of Spring returns to Seattle Center in a concentrated 1-day version.  In fact, I am the lead organizer this year, helping SWPS. the sponsoring organization, transition to new leadership.  Come drum, dance, listen and learn in dozens of workshops and performances!

Seattle's beloved musical Rite of Spring returns to Seattle Center.  Come drum, dance, listen and learn in dozens of workshops and performances!

I am honored to be the keynote speaker at the 4th Asian Rhythm Facilitators Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 3 - 5, 2019.  Facilitators with all kinds of sub-specialties will gather to inspire and learn from each other.  My talk, "The Rhythm of Energy Art," will explore what it means to be an "Energy…

Everyone is welcome to come drum at the Rhythm Tent at Seattle's fabulous Northwest Folklife Festival, Memorial Day weekend at Seattle Center.  Join in hourly drum circles and drumming workshops led by a variety of facilitators and teachers.  I will be on the host team, and will facilitate a couple of circles.

Relax • Center • Express PULSE OF POSITIVE: Relax into Rhythm Join us for an uplifting evening of music and community in an experiential journey of relaxation, inspiration, and feeling good. Pulse of Positive is a flowing mix of sound healing and drum circle, guided meditation and musical magic. You'll experience joyful music, easy movement,…

Pulse of Positive Living: Relax, Express, Let It Flow Step into an exquisite musical journey of relaxation, inspiration, expression, and feeling good. This experience of joyful music, easy movement, inspiring talk, and meaningful reflection will leave you both relaxed and revitalized in all 4 realms — Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual. Along the way, you’ll…

Pulse of Positive Living: Relax, Express, Let It Flow Step into an exquisite musical journey of relaxation, inspiration, expression, and feeling good. This experience of joyful music, easy movement, inspiring talk, and meaningful reflection will leave you both relaxed and revitalized in all 4 realms — Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual. Along the way, you’ll…

Join us at the 2020 DCFG Conference — this year in the West, in Prescott, Arizona!  This is where DCFs gather to push the edge of understanding and skill with this art, both individually and collectively. I have proposed to facilitate a "Drum Circle Photoshoot" session, where we all get great photos of Happy People…

Drumming for Peace-Making – workshop with Christine Stevens Stay an extra day after the Drum Circle Facilitators Guild Conference to learn Christine Stevens' 8-step protocol for cross-cultural peace making using drum circles. Christine's vision is that we drum circle facilitators, sound healers, and music therapists step into a larger societal role as facilitators of peace. …

I am delighted to return to assist Christine Stevens, author of the groundbreaking book, Music Medicine, in this nurturing, challenging, and enlightening professional training retreat at Joshua Tree Retreat Center. Combining ancient indigenous wisdom with modern science, Christine has designed an experience that empowers us deeply and holistically through the 4-part path of music medicine:…