Drum Fusion - Motivational Drumming with Melinda Rodriguez

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Melinda Rodriguez, Founder & CEO

Melinda is a passionate percussionist using motivational drumming to energize and encourage awareness, wholeness and empowerment. She is a Professional Drum Circle Facilitator and has trained with world-renowned industry Master Arthur Hull along with many other extraordinary teachers of the drum. With an eclectic background & education in African, Native American, Middle Eastern & Latin percussion, Melinda has lead hundreds of drumming and motivational events with a dazzling style that enables people to feel inspired and uplifted.

Combining her diverse percussive talents and extensive background in motivational presentations, Melinda created Drum Fusion to uncover and share the science and magic of rhythm and drumming with organizations and special events everywhere, Drum Fusion’s innovative programs bring people together, creating together as they understand the importance of wholeness, diversity, wellness and achieving their highest possible potential.

Melinda's drum circles and rhythm events have been described as "fantastically fun & exciting." With her entertaining and feminine flair, she has become known as the "Drum Diva" in her community.

In addition to Drum Fusion, Melinda also facilitates corporate events with The Drum Cafe, an international team building organization which has presented for celebrities and fortune 500 companies. Melinda travels extensively to share this ancient tool with modern audiences everywhere as she enjoys the great fortune of sharing the stage with Grammy award winning musicians and Master African Drummers and performing for high profile corporate and private clients.

Melinda is also a Motivational Mentor and Inspirational Teacher, recognized as an expert in the field of Personal & Spiritual Development. Melinda’s internationally acclaimed curriculum and one-on-one empowerment coaching are rooted in her passion and commitment to creating enhanced consciousness and positive evolution for humanity and all of life. Melinda is Certified as a Spiritual Counselor through the American Board of Hypnotherapy and is also a Reiki Master Teacher, Lecturer, and Integrated Healing Practitioner/Instructor.

Guiding groups and individuals to connect with their inner rhythm, harmony and joy, Melinda inspires creativity and cultivated success in all areas of life. With more than a decade of professional experience, Melinda is renowned for creating a captivating connection with her audiences and demonstrating an authentic awareness of rhythm which empowers a return to wholeness.

Melinda has been featured on Live 365 Radio with Tuesday Miles, Contact Talk Radio with Karen Anderson and is a repeat guest on Acoustic Fuel Radio. She has authored countless articles and features in various publications such as The Messenger Magazine and is featured on Christine Steven’s DVD “The Art & Heart of Drum Circles. Melinda has lead motivational events for some of the top companies in the world such as Microsoft, Disney, Sony, The American Heart Association, GE, Harrahs, and many more.

In 2004, Melinda collaborated with Dirk Barkermeijer de Wit and released The Ultimate Shamanic Journey CD which is a meditation tool using the healing beat of the drum and didgeridoo. Since then, Dirk and Melinda have performed together throughout the Southern California Region, igniting audiences to connect with their own primal nature and rhythm. Melinda & Dirk are currently working on their next CD which will be a musical compilation of both traditional and contemporary percussive pieces.

As Drum Fusion’s creator, Melinda combines her skill and talent as an entertaining facilitator along with her acclaimed coaching experience to bring the extraordinary Drum Fusion experience to audiences everywhere.

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