The best way that I know how to introduce an idea, is to lay down your cards.

Done honesty, it’s an efficient way to repel those that disagree, and attract those that are like-minded.

So, here’s my chance.

Ever since I started drumming at the age of twelve, I have loved the way drumming makes me feel. The best way I could describe that feeling was to say that it made me feel empowered. As an adult, once I started teaching, that feeling of empowerment was what I wanted to promote. I wanted others to have the opportunity to experience the same elated feelings, and enjoy the benefits of drumming in the same way I did.

My lack of education, and awareness as to what was causing this “feeling,” pulled me off track.
Let me explain this in the simplest terms as possible:

• I don’t believe the healing power of drumming comes from the spirit of the drums themselves.
• I don’t believe the healing power of drumming comes from the spirit of the rhythms.
• I don’t believe the healing power of drumming comes from any other spirit that is channelled through the player.

With all due respect to those that do believe this to be true, I couldn’t disagree more.
I am a very spiritual woman, but there is a time and place for everything.

I believe that:

• The healing power of drumming comes from how rhythmic entrainment affects the human brain.
• I believe that the healing power of drumming, and that feeling of empowerment, and euphoria is caused from a very valuable biochemical reaction in the brain.

I understand that as a World Percussionist, this flies in the face of the status quo.

My intention is not to dismiss those that choose to believe in the spiritual, and healing powers of drumming, but rather to research the biological/cognitive effects in order to fully appreciate the health benefits that can be gained from the application of rhythmic entrainment.

In doing so, I hope that my discoveries will enhance the lives of many.

I want you to have the opportunity to understand the true value of drumming (aka rhythmic entrainment) so that you can use this information to enhance your life.

If you’re still with me…welcome to my blog!