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SPECTACULAR DRUM CIRCLES

Drumming has been used since the beginning of time to energize, create wholeness, empower, heal, relax and heighten creativity. No matter what our age and ability, whenever we hear drumming, we all begin to move to those universal rhythms inside us. Scientific research now validates the health benefits we can experience while drumming. Rhythm is in our DNA and drumming is a tool we can use to tap into that natural essence. When we are in touch with our own rhythm, we are deeply connected to a powerful force. This force creates balance, harmony, healing, energy, peace and happiness in our life.

A community drum circle is a group of people who come together to make in-the-moment, improvisational music. No musical experience is necessary! Facilitation means "to make easy" and as a professional drum circle facilitator, Melinda naturally creates an atmosphere of fun, ease and excitement while helping every participant feel comfortable and welcome. Melinda initiates a few rhythm starters, the circle begins to move and grove, then the magic begins.

Melinda's drum circles are phenomenally fun and have been described as "the most exciting drum circles around!" No two drum circles are ever the same, even when they are at the same location each month. The drum circles at the Goddess Temple of Orange County always have a full house with a spiritual flare as the space, with its profound beauty, is conducive to this type of energy. The community drumming at the Brea Community Center is a popular, family friendly, highly attended event by a diverse group of people from all over orange and LA counties.  

Melinda’s drum circles welcome all kinds of drums and percussion - hand drums, frame drums, shakers, bells, wood instruments, etc. In fact, better sounding drum circles always have a wide variety of instruments being played, not just a wall of drums. Drum circles are about listening and responding. Listen to the rhythms you hear and see how you can respond.   

There are some basic guidelines to consider that will greatly enhance your drum circle experience. Play loud enough to contribute, without playing too loud. Make sure you can hear the other drummers around you. See how the main parts all interact. And, if you feel a certain beat within you, and an appropriate place to express it, go with it. Just remember, always follow the heartbeat of the rhythm, the base, its what you tap your feet to. If you feel lost, stop, listen and find the base, then build your rhythm from there. 

Most importantly – HAVE FUN!

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