What makes a successful Drum Circle?

I run a regular drumming program for adults with disabilities and have had some of the participants coming regularly for over a year. Yesterday (April 11th) we had our first of a nine week session and I asked the group to tell me some of the reasons why they like the drum circle. Many great answers came up, one lady …

Why do you drum? Reflections on a Rhythm Lodge

  Why do you drum??   Most people do not have and answer to that question as it is their first time drumming let alone in a circle of people! At the end of a drum circle my hope is that they have an answer to the question, and they decide to return to a drum circle again. The answers can …

We Are All Equal

“We are all Equal & Unique” Spring Equinox, Saturday March 19, 2016 ALL OVER THE WORLD, every year on March 19, 20 or 21, depending on where you are on the earth, day and night are equal!  I love this because it is a visceral experience of our equality.  In a drum circle two of the most important ingredients to  …

Culture and Drumming

I had the honor of drumming with some Japanese students on their visit to Canada. Twelve drum circles over the course of three days. Intense! Each group was a class of 25 students all learning the English language. They were visiting Canada and came out to Canmore area to spend time in the Canadian Rockies. They spent one of their …

Eight Drum Circles, Five days

Written by, Jamie Gore What an amazing life this is, to be able to bring people together with a drum circle! Each group I get to work with is SO different, there are so many reasons to drum together! Here is a snapshot of the last week for me: Drum circle one: A daughter and her father and mother have …

Message from the sand!

I noticed this morning when I was doing my walking meditation  on the beach that with every step forward, a little bit of sand collected on the top of my big toe, and was kicked forward landing rhythmically on the sand just a little bit in front of me. I also noticed that what I was leaving behind were cute …

Living the Dream!

Yep, I sure am!  Just wanted to say to you all to go for your dreams.  Don’t wait, don’t procrastinate, excuse or justify, go for what you want now.  One step at a time, slow or fast, but dream, design, dare and do! I had a dream of running my own business, one that offered inspirational, healing and community building …

Humble Pie ANYONE?

Humble pie anyone? Today I was to facilitate a very special group of people. All of these people’s lives have been touched by something in common. Cancer. The drumming today was the first of a six-week session for these survivors and their caregivers. I was on my way and pulling up to the site when I got a phone call. …

Ushering in a NEW year Welcome 2016!

Ushering in a New Year… Ok, lets face it, I just love you all so very much! Thank you for putting up with so many emails flying your way  in 2015.  We have so much to share, and so want to help lift spirits, release your stress and bring joy into this troubled world. Please allow this message to serve …