Connect to Your Inner Rhythm
If you are always in a hurry or feeling distracted, find out how the frame drum will help you to revitalize and reconnect.
Transform rushing into soothing your nervous system.
Step out of feeling disconnected into a profound sense of belonging.
Leave chaos behind as you drum your bliss.
This class is inspired by the work of Layne Redmond and her book When the Drummers Were Women, which shows historical evidence of the frame drum being played around the world in ancient societies. She leads a bookclub on When the Drummers Were Women, connecting frame drummers around the world.
Natanya has studied the frame drum in Sicily at the Bottega delle Percussioni and Arci Tavola Tonda, online with Miranda Rondeau and Yshai Afterman, and in Turkey with Mert Nar and other teachers.
The practice of frame drumming has and continues to transform her life, cultivating belonging, confidence, and connection. She is so grateful to be able to share this beautiful and magical instrument!
The Frame Drum is known for
Restoring inner balance
Helping with chronic pain
Creating connection through group entrainment
Supporting you to focus
And a host of other positive benefits.
Expect to learn the basic strokes and several rhythms to practice with.
You will begin to develop a personal relationship with this beautiful and versatile instrument.
Connect to the Beauty of Nature through the Frame Drum
Be in tune with the rhythm of life
Upcoming Events
Frame Drumming for Beginners
Beginner’s Series
Tuesdays in March
Beginning March 10
7:30-9pm
Hosted by Mishana Yoga, East Falls
Private Lessons
If you feel the call to the frame drum, I offer private lessons.
What Participants are Saying…
I took my first frame drum class with Natanya and while I have no previous musical experience, those concerns were quickly dissolved . Natanya confidently and effectively taught us the basic techniques and “notes” to familiarize ourselves with the drum.
Even after the first class, I felt like I had “come home”. The sound produced was so incredibly soothing and grounding to my soul and spirit. Natanya was very encouraging throughout the classes, building on what we had practiced previously as a group. It was amazing how in only three classes, our drumming tribe was connecting with one another, celebrating each other's progress.
The class goes beyond just technique and the mechanics of learning this instrument. It is community and feeling a part of something very special and affirming! Natanya led us with ease and patience as we continued to learn. The video clips she provided are wonderful to practice with. I highly recommend taking this class with Natanya based on her experiences and natural talent as a musician and mentor.
Thank you Natanya for a life enhancing experience, I’m honored to have learned from you!
~ Meg Mautz
Reflexologist
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Having zero experience with drumming, let alone frame drumming, I found your class very accessible & easy to follow and appreciated the cultural & historical background you shared. Most of all, I have a new appreciation for the power of this instrument and am glad to have learned it from someone who learned it from someone who studied it in such a committed and heartelt way.
~ Carolyn
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I was very interested to learn what a frame drum is and what to do with it. Natanya is a talented and experienced drummer & teacher. In three lessons, I learned the basic strokes and lots of different rhythms to practice with. It was fun!
~ Chris Madden
