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The Spirit of World Drumming
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeff Stewart Oct. 5, 2007.
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Spirit of World Drumming Book+DVD
by Jeff Stewart
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A spirited global tour of drum circle instruction for the classroom and community; my book includes a comprehensive DVD showcasing school and community drum circles. People w...
Hello averyone ----- my book/DVD "The Spirit of World Drumming, Drum Circle Fun for All Ages" is now available at www.amazon.ca or at www.melbay.com or at your local music store.
Spirit of World Drumming Book+DVD
by Jeff Stewart
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- At 5:53pm on February 16, 2009,
Scott Swimmer said… - Nice! Good for you!
- At 3:11am on December 19, 2008,
Scott Swimmer said…
- thank you my friend, Joy-Filled Holidays to you too!
- At 12:32am on September 21, 2008,
Ryan said… - Thanks Brother!!! All my music is Spirit driven. I love what your doing. Keep up the awesome work and keep spreading your gift!
Peace,
~Ryan
- At 9:22pm on July 7, 2008,
Paulo Mattioli said…
- Thanks for the positive feedbaCK JEFF!
Glad your enjoying the new DVD!
Which one did you purchase?
Happy Drumming,
Paulo
- At 5:00am on March 26, 2008,
Scott Swimmer said…
- Hey Jeff,
Start walking now so's you'll get to drumSTRONG '08 May 3rd 7 4th on time...
Come play with us and help Arthur (and others) keep 26 hours of rhythm in motion. www.drumstrong.org
It will be amazing and would love to see you.
Please be in touch.
Wishes of love, peace and good health,
Scott
scott@drumstrong.org
- At 12:37am on February 18, 2008,
Jim Donovan said… - Thanks Jeff I appreciate the good vibes. Take care bro!
Peace, Jim
- At 1:23am on December 24, 2007,
Jeff Stewart said…
- Just want to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Very Merry Happy Healthy NEW YEAR!
Lots of Love,
Jeff
- At 8:40am on December 10, 2007,
Kaoru said…
- Hi Jeff,
Thank you for the request.
Sorry I didn't reply sooner, because my PC had
been broken for a while...
Best Wishes,
Kaoru
- At 1:02am on November 28, 2007,
Jim Greiner said… - Hi Jeff,
Thank you for your email and your comments! I look forward to meeting you!
All the best,
Jim
Jim Greiner's Hands-On! Drumming® Events
http://www.handsondrum.com
- At 3:27am on November 27, 2007,
Scott Swimmer said…
- Yes Jeff, you're preachin to the choir here brother! It took cancer in my life, to show me my calling and jump-start my drumming projects. Crazy - the worst and the best thing to happen to me...
Be well,
Scott
Profile Information
- About Me:
- Professional drumcircle facilitator, teacher, drummer, beginner
- Hometown, country:
- Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
- Website:
- http://www.spiritofworlddrumming.com
- Type of drumcircles you are involved in:
- It is my goal in life to spread the SPIRIT of drumming to my community. My Bliss in life is to continue to prove a point that anyone of any age, culture and ability can
participate in community drum circles. There are no barriers.
Since the beginning of time people/communities have come together to express their feelings and to celebrate life at many different levels through drumming. Community drumming is a “Holistic” experience that improves our “body, mind and spirit” ( Christine Stevens, Upbeat Drums, California). People of all ages can be introduced to drums and percussion instruments. We live in a very stressful society and participating in drum circles is a great way to release high levels of stress. Drumming can introduce, foster and develop important skills that play an important role in our everyday lives.
In my opinion, drumming is for all ages, cultures and ability.
- Your most fantastic drumcircle experience to date.
- I had the great pleasure of facilitating drum circles at the XV World Transplant Games held in London Ontario, Canada in the summer of 2005.
Seven days that I will never forget. It was an incredible time of my life to see how children and their families came together to celebrate our second chance to life through organ donation. We all have been given a gift of an organ.
I had people come together from all around the world to share their spirit of life through drumming. It was so beautiful to see children arm in arm together from different parts of the world. They could not speak the same language but they expressed their feelings through participating in my Spirit of World Drum Circles.
A young boy (8 years old) who is from Egypt who now lives here in Canada had asked me for a private lesson. I will never forget this moment when he asked me a question. “Jeff do you mind if I ask you a question”, I said “sure”. What kind of transplant did you have Jeff?” I replied, “I had a kidney transplant in the year 2000.” The boy Kareem said “No way, guess what Jeff? I also had a kidney transplant “(with a huge SMILE). Kareem says, “Give me a HIGH FIVE”.
Whenever I have a bad day all I need to think about is this wonderful life moment with Kareem.
What I learned from the experience of the XV Canadian World Transplant Games:
- anyone of age, culture and ability can participate in drum circles
( a point that I continue to prove over and over again)
- no language barriers when playing the DRUM with other people (international language = DRUM)
- a great amount of emotions/feelings can be expressed through drumming
- our WORLD becomes a better place
(Rhythmical Synergy, pg. 45, Arthur Hull = DRUM CIRCLE SPIRIT)
- everyone has an inner sense of rhythm
- drum circles is the perfect environment to bring people together from all around the world to celebrate LIFE!
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Book/DVD Release 'The Spirit of World Drumming, Drum Circle Fun for All Ages"
Spirit of World Drumming Book+DVD
by Jeff Stewart
Product Description:
A spirited global tour of drum circle instruction for the classroom and community; my book includes a comprehensive DVD showcasing school and community drum circles. People who want to discover their spiritual need to drum are welcome to let me take them on a journey of WORLD MUSIC. My book begins with the African forms of drumming and moves through diverse cultural forms of music/drumming from all around our world.
Africa… Continue
by Jeff Stewart
Product Description:
A spirited global tour of drum circle instruction for the classroom and community; my book includes a comprehensive DVD showcasing school and community drum circles. People who want to discover their spiritual need to drum are welcome to let me take them on a journey of WORLD MUSIC. My book begins with the African forms of drumming and moves through diverse cultural forms of music/drumming from all around our world.
Africa… Continue
Posted on July 19, 2009 at 2:04am —
Spirit of World Drumming, Drum Circle Fun for All Ages
My objective in life is to provide my World Community opportunities to participate in a variety of community oriented drum circles. Drum circles are to promote education, health and well being. Most importantly an environment for everyone of all ages, cultures and especially ability to participate.
I was chosen for good reasons to struggle with major health problems so that I can relate and help people who are struggling with
… ContinuePosted on September 7, 2007 at 5:30pm —
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