About this Event
Based on the research published in Music & Medicine, April, 2024, Christine shares how to use 4 drums for healing in a serene nature-inspired art venue in beautiful Encinitas, CA. *Read more about the study on Christine's BLOG.
Drums provided or bring your own.
Learn to master 4 drums in a healing style with toning & chant:
*djembe
*frame drum
*buffalo drum
*ocean drum
In this interactive two-day workshop, you will discover:
- The power of playing the buffalo drum heart beat, combined with voice.
- How to sing and tone across the frame drum for resonance.
- Simple rhythms for healing on all 4 drums.
- How to play the djembe for integration and activation.
- What to say and how to introduce healing experiences with rhythm.
- How to play the ocean drum and chant.
- How to add complementary instruments to create beautiful sound scapes.
Christine Stevens, MT-BC, MA, MSW, is the founder of UpBeat Drum Circles, author of The Healing Drum Kit and Music Medicine, a REMO endorsee and faculty at The Shift Network.
We endorse REMO drum products, made with recycled materials in the USA.
Schedule:
Light breakfast and Full lunch provided
Day I: Nov. 2nd. 9:30am - 5pm
9:30am - Arrival
10:00am - Greeting the Day Drumming Experience
10:30am - Session I: Buffalo Drum/ Partner Practice
1:00pm - LUNCH
2:00pm - Session II: Frame Drum / Partner Practice
4:30pm - 5pm - Labrynth Drum Practice & Closing
7:00pm - Optional Beach Drum Circle at Moonlight Beach by Fire Pit
Day II: Nov. 3rd. 9:30am - 5pm
9:30am - Arrival
10:00am - Greeting the Day Drumming Experience
10:30am - Session III: Ocean Drum / Partner Practice
12:30pm - Adding complementary sounds: Singing Bowls, Chimes, Rain Stick, Hapi Drum (tongue drum), Kalimba, Ankle Bells.
1:00pm - LUNCH
2:00pm - Session IV: Djembe & Healing Chants / Partner Practice
4:30pm - 5pm - Labrynth Drum Practice & Closing
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Center for Creative Renewal, Art Retreats, 1905 Crest Drive, Encinitas, United States
USD 295.00