Drum Workshop w/MeeshaKeena
Create your own Power Drum
Everything you need is in this workshop.
Drum journey experience and connection with the ancestors.
Guidance and supplies to create your drum
Drum needs to dry for several days
Drumming together after drum is dry
Paint/Decorate your drum if you choose
Tie Dye options as well. Tie Dye will be done the day before class.
Saturday Oct 5th from 10 - 3
last day to register is sept 28
Through the act of crafting our drums with our own hands, we will not only give physical form to our visions but also imbue our drums with the essence of our spirits. Each drum will be a unique expression of our individual journeys, carrying the energy of our intentions and the wisdom of our souls.
Join us for this profound and transformative workshop as we come together to birth our drums and awaken the power of our spirits.
The Healing Power of Drumming: Creating Your Sacred Drum for Ancestral Connection
As we move into this sacred time of year, the veil between the physical world and the realm of our ancestors grows thin. It is a time when communication with the past flows more freely, allowing us to heal not only ourselves but also the generations that came before and those yet to come.
One powerful tool for this healing is drumming. The steady, rhythmic beat of a drum connects us deeply to the earth, to ourselves, and to the lineage of wisdom that courses through our bloodlines. Creating your own sacred drum enhances this connection, infusing it with your personal energy, intention, and dreams.
Drumming as a Healing Tool
Drumming is an ancient practice used for spiritual healing and ritual across many cultures. The vibrations produced by the drum not only align with our own heartbeats, but they also shift brain waves into a more meditative, trance-like state. This makes it easier to connect with higher consciousness, ancestors, and spirit guides.
**Emotional Release:** Drumming can help release emotions buried deep within, allowing old wounds—whether personal or ancestral—to rise to the surface and be healed.
**Grounding and Centering:** The steady rhythm of the drum grounds us, bringing our awareness back to the body and earth. This helps us move through transitions with greater ease.
**Ancestral Healing:** By using the drum as a tool of communication, we open channels to the past, healing generational trauma and releasing any patterns that no longer serve us or our descendants.
Healing Through Time
Drumming holds the power to heal in all directions—past, present, and future. Through the rhythmic beat, we harmonize with the pulse of the universe, creating hope and healing not just for ourselves, but for our lineage. We are rewriting the story of our ancestors, closing old wounds, and dreaming a brighter future for our descendants.
As the veil thins, the call to heal is louder than ever. By creating your own sacred drum, you are stepping into a powerful practice that not only nurtures your spirit but also strengthens the connection with those who came before and those yet to come. Let the rhythm of the drum guide you to a place of peace, where dreams are shared, hope is created, and healing flows freely.
Upcoming Workshops
Feel free to inquire About Private group options available. Group/Large family discounts available.
ADULT CLASS
Tie Dyed is an option. Please note that on your intake form.
Creating the drum: each person must be able to follow simple instructions of weaving the lace and be able to pull the lace tight.
Supplied: drum frame, hide, drumstick, paints and paint brushes. Digital Journal and recording of our meditation.
$333 for One
$599 for TWO
Drum Creation Workshop for Kids
TBA
Drum Workshop for Kids: Create Your Own Percussion Instrument!
Join us for a fun and engaging drum-making workshop, perfect for kids of all ages!
Workshop Overview:
In this hands-on workshop, children will have the opportunity to build their own drum, learn about rhythm, and explore the joy of music. We offer two drum sizes tailored to different age groups to ensure the best experience and lasting enjoyment.
Benefits of a 10-Inch Drum for Younger Kids (Up to 7-8 Years Old):
Perfect Size for Small Hands:
- The 10-inch drum is easy for younger children to handle and play.
- Its lightweight design makes it comfortable for kids to carry and use.
- Produces a softer, more controlled sound that is pleasant and not overwhelming.
- Ideal for indoor play and suitable for smaller spaces.
- Helps young children develop a sense of rhythm and timing.
- Supports cognitive development by enhancing memory, attention, and pattern recognition.
- Completing the drum-making process gives kids a sense of accomplishment.
- Decorating their own drum allows for creative expression.
Benefits of a 12-Inch Drum for Older Kids (Ages 9 and Up):
More Resonant Sound:
- The 12-inch drum produces a richer and deeper sound, suitable for older children who may want to explore more complex rhythms.
- Better sound projection, making it ideal for group play or outdoor use.
- A larger drum provides a more challenging experience that can keep older kids engaged.
- Durable and robust, ensuring it can be used for years to come.
- Helps develop advanced rhythm and coordination skills.
- Encourages longer play sessions, fostering persistence and discipline.
- Interactive Learning: Kids learn by doing, which enhances retention and enjoyment.
- Social Fun: An opportunity to meet new friends and work together in a supportive environment.
- Take-Home Creation: Each child will leave with a drum they've created and decorated themselves.
- Qualified Instructors: Our experienced instructors guide the process, ensuring safety and fun.
Join us for a musical adventure where creativity and learning come together. Register now to secure your spot
10 inch Drums - $75
12 inch Drums - $99
Discount for multiples. Contact MeeshaKeena for more details or financial assistance.
208.353.0604
Health benefits of kids if all ages!
Drumming is an excellent way for children to learn self-awareness, listening skills, coordination of breath and movement, cooperation and patience. It’s a very healthy way for them to develop.
It is also a valuable channel for intense emotions and teaches containment of strong feelings and impulses that would otherwise become disruptive and destructive. For example if children have low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, defiant behavior, learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder or simply an abundance of energy, drumming therapy can be a valuable aid to learning and growth.
Drumming is also a wonderfully successful approach to working with kids who have trouble focusing and connecting with others in a satisfying way. Often, these kids have had so much failure in their lives that they come to identify themselves as being "no good." A cycle of negative self-reinforcement occurs, often resulting in low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, anger problems and acting out.
The personal power awakened by drumming helps to rebuild a sense of efficacy and self worth.
The repetitive rhythm has a physiologically calming effect.
It also builds valuable skills for processing and communicating information, and containing or channeling intense emotions and impulses.
Happy Kids! Happy Drums!
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