and fun environment. They offer classes Valleywide.
Drumming circles everywhere welcome everyone
who wants to join in.
For more information on AZ Rhythm Connection, visit
www.azrhythmconnection.com or email azrhythm@az-
rhythmconnection.com.
To get more information on Daniel Hirtz, visit
www.danielhirtz.com.
For more information on AZ Drum and Dance, visit
www.AZDrumAndDance.org.
Sources: AlternativeDepressionTherapy.com; Advances in
Recent studies are indicating positive
Mind-Body Medicine; Alternative Therapies in Health and
effects from use of drum therapy in wide-
Medicine; The Neural Ecology of Consciousness and Healing.
ranging areas. These include stress, fatigue,
anxiety, hypertension, asthma, chronic pain,
arthritis, mental illness, migraines, cancer,
multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease,
stroke, paralysis and emotional disorders.
juveniles, “A ritualized way to blow off steam,” accord-
ing to Kulu Speigel, a professional musician and leader
of the group, and may teach the youths skills for building
successful interpersonal relationships. After a drumming
encounter, disciplinary problems among the teens plum-
met. Even major corporations, such as Motorola and AT&T,
use drumming seminars for team-building exercises.
Several local groups hold drumming circles, which are
always open to the public. One meets at 7pm, Fridays, at
7th Avenue and Montecito, in Phoenix. It is facilitated by
Frank Thompson of the AZ Rhythm Connection. Accord-
ing to Frank, “This outdoor circle is fast becoming the best
open outdoor circle in the Valley.” Their Wellness Through
Rhythm programs offer therapeutic private and group recre-
ational drumming/percussion/music sessions. No musical
ability is needed or required.
Daniel Hirtz teaches North Indian rhythm and tabla
at his home in Scottsdale. He also conducts regular drum
circles and general rhythm and breath training.
AZ Drum and Dance offers classes that will have you
drumming and moving to African rhythms in a welcoming
Pr i n t e d o n re c y c l e d Pa P e r t o Pr o t e c t t h e en v i r o n m e n t
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