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RHYTHM BLISS
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"9 Beats to Nirvana"
4 Week
Live Stream
Frame Drum
Course
(Wednesdays September 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2023 at 11am Pacific)
All sessions are recorded and replays are yours to keep forever.
Take a deep mystical rhythm dive into transformative 9 Beat Cycle Rhythms with Alexandra Jai.
This course is for drummers of all levels and you don't need a drum (you can play all the rhythms in this course on your lap or on a djembe style drum if you don't own a frame drum) .
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THE POWER OF
The mysticism of the number 9 transcends cultures, traditions, and time. It's a symbol of divine completion in Kabbalah, the number of worlds or realms in Norse mythology, and embodies spiritual enlightenment in Vedic traditions. Join us as we tap into this magical essence through the ancient art of frame drumming.
Here's what you'll achieve when you journey through this course:
Better Rhythm Skill & Coordination
Improve your drum skills and left/right hand independence. You'll also learn how to play the 9 Beat Karsilama rhythm from Turkey.
Inspiration, Joy & Serenity
Experience the joy, connection and serenity inherent in mindful hand drumming and movement.
Practice presence and going with the flow, which happens naturally when we connect in rhythm.
Improved Physical, Cognitive & Emotional Health
The proven health benefits of mindful hand drumming and movement include proper posture, reduced stress, improved mood, decreased pain response, boosted immunity, delayed dementia, and improved cognition.
Learn to release negative emotions and trauma using body, breath and beat!
Your In-Depth 4-Week Rhythm Voyage Includes:
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4 immersive 75 minute livestream frame drumming classes in the Free Hand and Lap Drum Style starting at 11am Pacific on Wednesdays September 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2023 .
Lifetime Access to recorded sessions and notations.
Expert guidance and hands-on training.
Movement Sequences and physical exercises ideal for hand drummers
Online Support via messaging within the course
Join before Midnight Pacific Time on Tuesday, September 5th, to access a once-in-a-lifetime offer: Just $99. Over 38% off the regular price (save $61)!
Dr. Gabor Maté, World Renowned Trauma Expert and Best Selling Author
"Drumming can be powerfully helpful and healing in times of stress, anxiety and trauma. I have experienced Alexandra’s teachings first hand. I highly recommend her work to anyone looking to use the enchantment of rhythm for wellness, stress release and healing."
Explore the Rhythm Bliss
Online Academy!
Your membership ALSO includes an all-access pass into our online academy: a growing collection of hundreds of videos and hours of online Mindful Hand Drumming rhythm meditations, instructional videos and movement practices. Our members love practicing new techniques and practices in their own time.
Some of the courses included in your membership are:
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Getting Started with Rhythm Bliss
9 VIDEOS | 1 AUDIO
Your rhythm adventure begins here! In this course you’ll learn all you need to know to get started with the Rhythm Bliss Mindful Hand Drumming and Movement program. We’ll explain the Rhythm Bliss Method, mindfulness as it relates to hand drumming, how to discover your unique rhythm “palate” to achieve optimal health benefits from hand drumming, preparing your space for practice, advice on what to drum on, and much more.
Inside the 4 Modules
During this 4-week online program, you'll learn everything you need to be a confident frame drummer. This is a self-paced course, and it's yours forever, so you can go back at any time to review the videos.
Here's a sneak peak at what you'll learn:
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Introduction, Posture, Alignment & Basic Tones
WEEK 1
Topics Include...
~Learn positioning, posture and Basic Low and High Tones for Free Hand Style Frame Drumming (you can use a djembe or similar style drum for this course). You'll also learn how to read basic frame drum notation.
Review Basic Tones & Learn the KARSILAMA Rhythm
WEEK 2
Topics Include...
~Practice basic Low (Dum) and High (Tak Ka) tones using the Free Hand and Lap Style techniques ~Learn how to play the Pa or slap ~Practice rudiments which will enable you to play these 3 tones (Dum, TaKa and Pa with ease and comfort. You will explore which style (Lap or Free Hand) is most preferable for you. ~Learn the Basic 9 Beat Turkish Karsilama rhythm for both Free Hand and Lap Style
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9 Beat Rudiments & Jam-along with Rhythm Bliss Family Band
WEEK 3
Topics Include...
~Practice Rudiments playing the basic tones we’ve learned so far ~Learn the finger roll, an extended frame drum technique for both Free Hand and Lap Style ~Practice the two 9 Beat Cycle Patterns we’ve learned so far applying the finger rolls ~Karsilama Jam with the Rhythm Bliss Family Band
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Skill Building Exercises, Call Response/Echo & Solo Phrases
WEEK 4
Topics Include...
~New rudiments and skill building practices for both Lap or Free Hand Frame Drumming ~Call/Echo and Call Response introduction to improvisation ~Practice the Karsilama Rhythm and learn some simple 9 beat solo phrases ~Jam the 9 Beat Cycle Patterns we’ve learned with the Rhythm Bliss Family Band
About Alexandra Jai
In January 2018, after a shamanic rhythm journey celebrating her 50th birthday, Alexandra (who had been facilitating, teaching and performing on djembe and congas for decades), experienced a powerful dream in which she found herself swimming with a dolphin, encircling a huge frame drum floating on the ocean surface. This vision inspired her to dig out the frame drum that she had in storage since her early 20s when she had used it at a workshop with Master Frame Drummer, Glen Velez. When the lockdown freed up more time to study, and with a strong foundation in Middle Eastern rhythm from studying doumbek with world-renowned percussionist, Raquy Danziger, Alexandra renewed her study of the frame drum. Inspired by Layne Redmond’s book, “When the Drummers Were Women”, she began learning from Redmond’s videos and recordings. She then deepened her exploration with a course of study with percussionist Yousif Sheronick, followed by studies with frame drum specialist, Marla Leigh Goldstein. Alexandra is profoundly grateful to Layne Redmond, Glen Velez, Raquy Danziger, Yousif Sheronick, and Marla Leigh Goldstein for their inspiration and wonderful teachings without which this course would not have been possible.
Join "9 Beats to Nirvana" Now
Ready to harness the power of 9 and embark on a rhythm journey? Save 38% when you join by Tuesday September 5th, 2023 at Midnight Pacific.
The price is about to increase to $160. Get started today to claim this offer!
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Shakti Mi, Founder of Prana Yoga College
"Alexandra's love of rhythm and movement is infectious and she is a highly skilled and inspired drum and yoga teacher, with a huge wealth of experience and insight to share. She is open, non-judgmental, passionate and caring."
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