Drum Lore Keepers Facilitators &
Apprenticeship Programs
A Network of Drum Lore Keepers
It is in the Heart Beat that we discover our essence,
In following the Drum Beat we remember the way.
It is through the Vibration that we awaken our knowing,
And in the Stillness, that we light the way.
The Great Thunderbird by Selladorra
Answering the Call
Drum Medicine is at the essence of my being, the depth of which I don't know if I will every truely know.
The Rhythm, the Drum have called me all my life and when I got handed my first drum at 17, the excitement that filled me was amazing, mind you the nervousness matched the excitement. All my insecurities jumped in front of me, as if trying to test my resolve. But the knowing within me that this was my path was too strong. And although the first beat of the drum was awkward and uncertain, with each beat that followed my memory came too. And the rhythm began to flow, it flowed out of me as though I had been drumming all my life, and it hasn't stopped since.
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Thunderbird watches over my work, he is the great awakener, the giant eagle-like bird that brings about great change, great awakening. At this incredible time in history, as we release the old and usher in the new world, so many are awakening to their true potential and who they truely are. Awakening with guidance and holding is a beautiful experience, but awakening without guidance can be a maze of ups and downs, confusion and enlightenment. As a Drum Lore Keeper, our calling is to hold space, to guide and teach and to lead by example. We hold the sacred medicine of the drum, of the Heart Beat of the Earth, the Mother Energy.
The Vision
Many moons ago I was given a beautiful glimpse into the future. I was shown what this amazing work may look like once it unfolds and manifests into its full beauty.
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It began with Uluru, the heart of this amazing land. On the Earth sat many bothers and sisters, in a circle all around her. Each soul held a hoop drum, and as they played, the song lines began to radiate out from Uluru, passing under each person, where they sat. The Song lines ran towards the coast in all directions, and as they moved they divided and spread out across the whole land. Along each of these lines were "Drum Lore Keepers", with their Crystal Mother Drums. Some held circles, others did sound healing, some worked with animals, others with the land and learning. There was a network across the land, all connected, all in presence and connection with the heart of this great land. The Heart beat connects us!
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The vision is one of connection, support, unity, while still allowing for the individuals to walk their path, and express their unique talents and interests.
This path is for you, if you can see that vision and want to be apart of it. If we desire to create a world of beauty and connection, then we must come together in our truth, our realness, being ready to open our hearts, and be who we are in each moment. If we hold each other with the same gentleness and kindness that we desire to be held with, then in times to come we will experience the world we so desire.
Current Offerings
Below is a list of current offerings for both drum facilitation and drum making apprenticeships. Please note that I am adding things all the time, and the best way to know what is on offer is to either contact me or have a look around the events page.
Facilitators Program
For those wanting to run drum circles or integrate drumming into their current offerings.
At present this is a 3 step offering:
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Step 1: Attain a Crystal Facilitators drum.
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This can either be done through purchasing one through my website or you can come and craft your own in our 5 day retreats. More info on these drums below.
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Step 2: Sign up for the 9 week online course.
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This online component takes you through all the foundations of Drum Lore, different Rhythms, Techniques, Facilitation Practices etc.
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Step 3: Attend a 2.5 Day Integration Retreat.
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This final step allows you to integrate all you have learnt online in a full immersion weekend with others who have been on the same journey. Drumming this weekend we will have an incredible amount of fun, while revising anything that you are still unclear on, while we put into practice everything we have learnt.
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Facilitator Drum
These drums are specifically designed for circle work.
They are a smaller version of the larger Crystal Mother Drums, but have a powerful sound.
They are a double sided drum, 50cm in diameter and 18cm high. Like the Mother drums they have a Crystal Heart that floats at the centre of the drum.
They come with a custom, 3 legged stand, that holds the drum at an angle. This allows you to drum with either 1 or 2 hands, which helps to guide your circle. They come with 2 x double sided beaters.
9 Week Online Course
This component takes you through the following:
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Drum Lore and the power of the drum
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Intention, Resonance and Sacred Space holding
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How to Play your drum
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Drum Rhythms and Techniques
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Facilitator Techniques
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Drumming and Singing
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Integrating Voice
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Medicine Songs
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Drumming for stillness
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and more.
Integration Retreat
This Retreat offers you the opportunity to integrate what you have learnt in a Space and Held Space.
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It gives you the opportunity to connect with other Facilitators, forming connections and networks, and the opportunity to learn from each other.
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This is an incredibly fun weekend, where you can not only integrate what you have learnt, but also fill your own cup, which as facilitators, we can often neglect.
Drum Making Apprenticeship
The Apprenticeship program is a little more fluid.
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It consists of 2 aspects.
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1: Learning to Make Drums
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Understanding your instrument, is incredibly important. It is essential that you have made enough drums that you understand what can go wrong, why they turn out the way they do and how to guide others through the process. I have too many people coming to me, who have been through an amazing process of birthing their own drum, but never play it because it was not tensioned enough. To truely honour the tree and animal, whose bodies we use to make these beautiful drums, we need to master our craft.
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2: Learn to Facilitate Drum Making for others.
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So many people are being called to birth their own drums. In order to guide others through the process in a safe and held way, it is important to understand not only the process of making drums, but also the journeys we embark on to connect in with our drums, and how the resonance is created. Drums are amplifiers, and so it is incredibly important to ensure we are amplifying from a place of love and connection.
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See below for more info.
Drum and Rattle Making
Through the Process of the Drum making, we will craft a variety of drums, using different wood types, hide types and sizes. As Students progress we will also work on a variety of techniques.
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You will also learn how to connect in with the different elements of your drum and different energetic ways to birth a drum.
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The format with will take is through a series of in-person workshops. Students will craft drums at the gatherings, and then be asked to craft one on their own at home. How many drums you need to craft will depend on your own journey. Drums will be assessed and feedback given.
There will also be an opportunity to sell your drums in our student shop.
Online Component
There will be a series of online study components, which will include but not limited to the following:
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Drum Lore
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Tuning Drums
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Medicine Wheel teachings
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Shamanic Drumming
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Sounding Healing
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Drum and Rattle Baths
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Holding Space
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Running Drum Making Workshops
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Intention and Resonance
Drum Making Facilitation
In order for you to run your own Drum Making Workshops, there will be a requirement to assist in 1 or more of my workshops.
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This gives you the opportunity to put into practice what we have learnt, and see how it all works in the real world.
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Depending on your circumstances, this component may vary. Some already run workshops, others never have. This requirement will be discussed one a person by person basis.
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At Spirit Drum, I am Creating a Network of well trained Drum Makers and Facilitators.
We are here to support each other, and hold each other in Love.
Student Shop
I understand that the Cost of Materials can be a hinderance for some. As such I've set up a Student Shop, that gives you an opportunity to sell your creations.
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Our Student shop offers you an opportunity to sell your creations as you go. Any creations that you wish to sell in the student shop will be assessed by Tamaryn and priced accordingly. All profits from the sales of the drum minus a small hosting fee can either go towards offsetting your fees or you can receive the funds into your bank account.