What was your experience like with Expressive Drumming?

"Very welcoming group for a beginner. Good experience to quiet your mind."     May 25, 2007

"Great fun - Rose's patience and sweet smile make it easy to relax and drum." - July 6, 2007, Paige N. Smith

"I loved dancing and feeling free!"         March 30, 2007 - Andrea Leone

"Trance inducing!"   May 18, 2007 - Laine Lubar

"This was very sweet. I especially like the opportunities to combine voice and drum. I think the organization of the class went very well and that as the group moves forward will be able to play more without explanation and self consciousness." March 30, 2007   "There was so much gentleness and deep heart going on! Everyone brought to the group openness and presence and what we shared we built upon. It was intense and nourishing." April 6, 2007   "The circle tonight was so rich. The music - drum, shakers, voice - of the group created a structure for us each to do what we felt and "needed" to do - within. I thought the creative energy was really high." April 20, 2007  "I really appreciated the sense of gentle warmth and openness tonight - felt safe." April 27, 2007  "The space felt clear and we all were open to that - and to each other." May 25, 2007   "Such an open and light group!"  June 8, 2007 - Barbara Sanderson

"Strong like a mountain Many parts like a stream Flowing like a breeze Grounded like the earth Yielding like tall grass in the wind."   March 23, 2007 "Wonderful experience (per usual!). Thanks for sharing your talent with us."  - April 20, 2007  "Words don't exactly capture the essence of your class. It was something to experience in order to fully understand. Thanks Rose! : )  p.s. I like the variety of instruments!"     April 27, 2007  - Nuala Mabe

"I enjoyed both singing and drumming. It's wonderful to have the opportunity to create spontaneous group sound and song."  April 20, 2007 "Lovely, as always."  April 27, 2007 - Jenne Micale

"Thanks for adding to the drumming (and other) opportunities to this area."     April 27, 2007 "Relaxing, trancing, healing."  May 18, 2007 -  Rob Wandell

"Being surrounded by vibrations, as I laid down in the center of the circle, was definitely healing." April 27, 2007  "I felt more confident with my rhythms this week." April 6, 2007 "Fun!" March 23, 2007  "Relaxing." March 30, 2007  "Energizing!" April 20, 2007 - Sarah Lam

"Thank you for showing us how to connect with each other, without using words - each one unique and dancing to sacred heartbeat."  - Sue Davis

"I felt peace from within. Smudging had a much greater effect and one feels like all problems and stress fly away."   - George Rumbe

"I found this drumming group to be powerful, energizing and fun. What a joyful way to spend the evening." - Terrie Cashimere

"I feel good. I liked this tonight - simple and can't articulate it but I feel very happy. I usually can't sing but I could tonight. It was very comfortable to just tune in to something and express it, or let it be expressed."  - June 1, 2007

"Rose, what a great Joy! To be within this group and feel the energy and Presence of the drums and the calm-ness within after our gathering."  - Susan Joy

"It was  'intensely relaxing' - Rose is a wonderful teacher, and a gentle guiding force. I had a great time, and I will be back for more!" - Don Cashimere

"Awakening!" - Michelle Russo

"When I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Côte d'Ivoire, one of my favorite things was to follow sounds of drumming late at night. Your program gave me the chance to be one of the drummers. A very satisfying experience! Your program was fantastic!"                                                             - Elizabeth Tucker

"The session was appropriately structured to combine instruction with improvisation. The experience was new, different and extremely fun!"     - Vicki W.

"I really enjoy hearing each individual's voice (drum)."  - Patty Stump

"I enjoyed building a rhythm together with everyone. Thanks!"        - Rumiko Sode

"fun, wild, full of energy, and a wonderful experience." - July 6, 2007, Bryon Ford

"A good first time experience. Relaxed and educational with really great vibes."  - Bill

"An interesting quasi-experimental feel. Informal and fun."   June 8, 2007 - Forest Happel

"Brought music to my heart & mind." - Anthony "Most excellent! I enjoyed the whole experience. Drumming, meditation, the smudge. Information and fun." - David Tarcha  "Rose - Thank you for your energy. I can see you are a truly loving Spirit. Blessed Be." - Rebecca Henderson "Beautiful voices accompanied the drumming. That made it different than past experiences. It was calming." Rhythms of the Heart Drums beat like the heart with gentle rhythms we play hearts beat together     - Nelson Nieves   "Comfortable atmosphere to drum and freedom to chant" - Adrian Lake   "A lot of fun!"   - Aaren

"I'm glad to finally be enjoying this communal experience of drumming with others."   May 18, 2007  - Beth Lynch

After School Program (6th-8th graders) "Expressive Drumming and Chanting was interesting. I think I got to express my feelings while drumming and chanting. I also let go of some anger towards people."  - Heather Schmidt (age 11) "I like Expressive Drumming and chanting because it's fun. I enjoyed dancing with the drumming." - Kaitlyn Howard (age 14) "I liked the rhythm and watching everybody dance. Thank you!"  - Jamie Pittsley (age 12) "Drumming is a chance to have fun. The drum is an interesting instrument."  - Jeff  Washington (age 11) "The thing I liked about today was just drumming and having fun." - Dragon Nguyen (age 13) "I really had fun. I enjoyed interacting with other people." - Maimoona Rahim (age 13)