I began drumming at the age of 17, and over the past two years, I have devoted myself to in-depth studies in Frame Drum and music. During this time, I chose to take a step back from teaching Frame Drum in order to fully integrate and embody the depth of these teachings. My recent studies have been enriched by learning under several master teachers from Israel and Turkey, allowing me to deepen both my technical skill and spiritual connection to the instrument.
Learn drumming skills focused on technique, repertoire and confidence.
Awaken your Creativity, passion and focus with the embodied prayer of Frame Drumming
I want to learn how to play the Frame Drum but I don’t know where to start.
I would love to drum with others creating Drumming Circles but I don’t know where to start.
I want to boost my energy and health and mental and clarity in a holistic manner.
I want to express myself creatively yet I don’t know where to start.
I want to be able to play and create rhythms to chants and medicine songs.
I feel a connection to the Drum as the presence of Shekhinah, the Divine Feminine Presence.
The Frame Drum is not only my passion, but also my prayer and sacred companion.
Considered the first instrument ever created, the drum connects us to the primal rhythm of life. We are all born drummers—the first sound we hear in this world is the heartbeat of our mother.
In the Biblical and Kabbalistic traditions, the Frame Drum is a symbol of the Shekhinah, the indwelling Divine Feminine Presence. It was played by the prophetess Miryam, sister of Moses, who used it to call down the Holy Spirit in celebration and prophetic ecstasy.
Historical and mystical sources also reveal that the Essenes, Yeshua, and Mary Magdalene engaged in prayer and sacred ritual with drums. This ancient instrument carries the voice of devotion, transmission, and embodiment, echoing across generations as a bridge between heaven and earth.
With over 25 years of experience teaching in diverse environments—as a Dance Movement Therapist, Creative Arts Educator, and since 2012, as the Founder of the Desert Rose Mystery School—I have spent the past two years developing my own methodology for teaching the Frame Drum. This approach allows you to learn in a deeply organic, intuitive, and embodied way, honoring both ancient traditions and modern somatic wisdom.
Frame Drum Training Program
This immersive 3-month program is designed for those who are new to frame drumming or have foundational experience and wish to deepen their practice. The course offers a well-rounded approach to rhythmic training, composition, and embodied musicality, rooted in both traditional and intuitive methods.
Curriculum Overview:
Foundations of Frame Drumming
Learn the essential drumming strokes and their elemental correspondences (Earth, Water, Fire, Air), integrating rhythm with natural forces.
Elemental Composition Techniques
Create rhythmic compositions inspired by the elements and learn how to embody them in practice.
Rhythmic Permutations
Explore rhythms in various time signatures: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, with a focus on internalizing their natural pulse.
Middle Eastern Rhythms & Groove Cycles
Study traditional grooves in 4, 6, and 8, including classical Middle Eastern rhythmic structures.
Original Composition Practice
Learn to compose your own rhythms in 4, 6, and 8 beats using creative layering and cyclical phrasing.
Split-Hand Technique
Introduction to the split-hand method for tonal variation and expressive nuance.
Voice and Drum Integration
Combine drumming with vocal expression, mantra, and chant to awaken the rhythmic voice within.
World Rhythms & Original Patterns
Engage with traditional rhythms from around the world, alongside original rhythms created for this course.
Pre-recorded, in-depth instructional videos to guide your practice.
PDFs
Notation, theory, and reflection guides for each module.
Weekly exercises to build rhythm fluency, creativity, and embodiment.
In addition to the weekly video teachings, the course includes three live Zoom sessions in total, one per month. Each live session is divided into two parts:
- The first half focuses on practical application—reviewing and deepening the techniques learned in each module, engaging in improvisation, call-and-response exercises, and incorporating movement practices with the Frame Drum to support embodiment and rhythm fluency.
- The second half of each session is dedicated to community sharing, where participants are invited to present their own compositions and creative explorations in a supportive, inspiring space.
A private Facebook group will also be available for ongoing support, questions, and sharing throughout the course, fostering connection and creative exchange within the learning circle.
At the end of the three-month journey, we will celebrate with a Frame Drum Graduation Concert. Those who wish to perform or share their compositions will be warmly encouraged to do so as a culmination of their sacred practice.
There is a 10% discount until July 22 and enrollment closes on August 22. It is important for me to close the group so I can asses your progress.
The Course begins September 2nd.