The Healing Power of the Drum

A wonderful book." -- —Dan Cavicchio, author of Gardens From The Sand and founder of SpiritSite.. "Robert Lawrence Friedman demonstrates that drumming can have a profound effect on one's emotional and spiritual well-being

Dr. The book reflects the very qualities of drumming. Christine Stevens, Music Therapist. Arthur Hull, leading drum circle facilitator.. Contributors of world renown include: Dr. Heather MacTavish, founder of New Rhythms Foundation, who discusses how hand drumming helped her survive and heal from Parkinson's disease. Barry Bernstein, Music Therapist. The raison d'etre for the book is to raise awareness of the hand drum from merely a musical instrument to a tool that can be used by individuals to attain psychological, physiological and spiritual well-being. Jim Greiner, Latin Percussion™ artist and drum facilitator, who shares some of the most eloquent stories of the hand drumming experience ever written. The book explores the drum from a multidimensional perspective, explaining the drum's ability to release anger, create joy, alter brain rhythms, induce trance, and create empowerment. Kenneth Aigen, Co-Director of Research for the Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy at New York University. Research and anecdotal reports provide validation of the benefits of personal drumming. Connie Tomaino, Director of the Department of Music Therapy, Institute for Music and Neurologic Function, affiliated with Albert Einstein Medical Hospital, Bronx, New York. The Healing Power of the Drum is an authoritative yet

Robert Lawrence Friedman, MA, Remo Artist, drumming facilitator, psychotherapist, Certified Psychosynthesis Practitioner, is affiliated with the St. He has provided his programs to major corporations, hospitals, nursing homes, detention enters and conferences and has appeared on numerous radio and television shows. . Mary's Hospi

Arcturus70 said Worth A ReadWe Are Rhythm. This is a very intriguing book that discusses how drumming / rhythm making can relieve stress, inspire confidence, create connection, promote teamwork, purge anger / frustration, build (or repair) relationships, and unlock positive energy in human beings, and thus, open doors to genuine wellness and happiness for those who are willing to participate. The author celebrates the drum as a special instrument that, like no other, possesses the almost magical ability to feed the yearning / wounded human spirit that is often lost (ne. Amazing. I'm looking at it right nowI bought it over 2 years ago, btw.. Great Book A Great Read, this book was very inspirational