my dear drummer,
In just 8 weeks, you will go from feeling the call of the drum to having a real devotional practice, a grounded nervous system, and ancient rhythmic wisdom to share.
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Let's learn the language of rhythm together.
In this time you will...​
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1. Drop into a meditative, regulated flow through rhythm.
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2. Be able to play core rhythms supportive of medicine and world music.
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3. Become versed in the traditions and rooted teachings connected to each of these drums.
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4. Be able to use rhythm as a daily tool for alchemy & transformation.
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5. Become more spiritually and musically confident so you can share from the heart.​
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6. Open your ancient voice for connection to freedom and your most authentic self.
This is for you if...
You understand that rhythm is an essential part of your human and spiritual path but don't feel called to learn in traditional spaces.
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You haven't been able to find a space that works on technical training and energetic awareness/alignment.
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You've been in song circles, ritual spaces, and community but have felt nervous about sharing rhythm (I'll mess up).
You feel you don't have inner rhythm but still feel the unmistakable pull.
Introducing
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The Ceremonial Drum™ online 8-Week Devotional Journey
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AKA the space you've been looking for to bring you into rhythmic initiation, energetic/cultural awareness, & total transformation.
This is where the journey begins.
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In this course, you will learn to attune to the Earth's natural rhythms and the rhythm within YOU. Through practice, study, & deepening, you will learn to tune your vessel and shift energy through the alchemy of the ancient drum -- that's science AND spirit.
What you'll experience:
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Nervous system regulation & emotional release
Spiritual confidence
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Ancestral connection
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Attunement to your own cycles & rhythms
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Activation of your Primordial Pulse (your authentic self)
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The fruits of your devotional practice
Student Praise
What a beautiful ending to launch me into new beginnings…
In 8 weeks of rhythmic learning with Drum Temple, I learned things I didn’t know were possible.
What I get to take with me onward into my sacred purpose path:
A new level of confidence, deep connection with the drum, another tool for somatic work, a deeper connection with my feminine, a deeper connection to the rhythms of my cycles, healing my hips, healing my mother wounds, a deeper relationship with my heart, rhythm balance, listening for the foundation
Get you a drum and seek out Katie!
With deep gratitude. Aho!
Ali Zamora, RemedYo
who is this for?​
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This is for those who know that rhythm is part of their essential development and is calling from a deep place within.
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It's also for those who are curious--because curiosity is an awakening of the soul.​
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This is for those who are looking for dedicated study, energetically in-touch community, and heart-expanding practice.
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and a bit of a challenge--because that's good for you too!
Do you feel the call of the sacred drum?
Meet Your Instructors
Katie Berns Lee (K'haht'ya כהתיה)
Katie is a Jewish American primal hand-drummer, songstress, musician, activator, connector and creator of Russian and Polish heritage.
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She believes that rhythm activates vibrational messages from our body and soul—so let us use it to communicate the messages coming through us during times of great responsibility and transformation.
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Through her music and spiritual practice and study, Katie connects deeply to indigenous and ancient cultures from West Africa, Latin America, Mongolia, the Middle East, and folk America, and her mission encourages a return to original ways of feeling, expressing, and being as stewards of this Earth.
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Eddie Dorman
Eddie Dorman is a West African percussionist and teaching artist committed to presenting djembe as a living cultural practice grounded in lineage, community, and storytelling, informed by years of study with master drummers and direct experience within the tradition.
His approach centers clarity and access, guiding students beyond technique toward understanding the drum’s purpose, and he collaborates with schools, community organizations, and wellness spaces through immersive, experience-based learning.
Weekly Curriculum
Week 1
Intro to Djembe & Shamanic Drums/The Primordial Pulse
Basic technique & rhythms, Primordial Pulse meditation, readying the body for rhythm & return.
Week 3
Drumming for Medicine Music & Ritual Experiences
The role of the drum in ritual. How we choose rhythms based on the energy of songs and spaces. How rhythm shifts energy.
Week 2
Reconnecting With the Elements Through Drumming
Evoking different energies through rhythm and reconnection. Physical and energetic awareness of rhythmic impact.
Week 4
Using the Drum in Meditation, Trance, & Nervous System Healing
Drawing from the priestesses of Ancient Egypt, Sumer, Greece, and Mesopotamia as well as modern day neuroplasticity principles.
Week 5
Traditional West African Djembe Study with Master Drummer Eddie Dorman
Rhythmic roots, how the djembe has evolved, spiritual applications, traditional rhythm and dance study, and performance from master drummer Eddie Dorman.
Week 7
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World Rhythms & Rhythmic Landscape Study
Rhythms from Argentina, Colombia, & Cuba adapted for the djembe and shamanic drums. Why do different rhythms arise from different terrains?
Week 6
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Using Drums for Vocal Opening & Activation
The drum and voice are inextricably linked. We will understand why and how we can use the drum to support vocal opening and vice versa. Prayer chanting, toning, tuning the vessel through drum & voice.
Week 8
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Rhythm Creation & Prescription
Creating your own rhythms/prescription based on your current experiences. Connecting with other drums and their medicine based on what you need. How do we go forth with this new information? How do we apply the principles of the Primordial Pulse in our lives?
"You are fantastic! I enjoy every moment. I’m moving my body in ways that I haven’t before learning rhythms that I haven’t heard before. I am so impressed with your fluidity and movement and joy. Thank you so much! Thank you, thank you thank you!"
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-Michael Young
The Ceremonial Drum™ Masterclass
"The first drumming class felt powerful like instant medicine that brings vitality and life force. It awakens the ancient soul and I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn with everyone while allowing myself to find my own inner rhythm that sometimes goes out for a walk but carries the right inner guidance to return to the core center in divine timing."
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-Camilla Pilla
The Ceremonial Drum™ Masterclass
"The masterclass was aaahhmazing!! The activation was REAL. It was exactly what my soul was yearning for. Thank you for showing up and sharing your magic. You are a QUEEN!"
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Flo
The Ceremonial Drum™ Masterclass
FAQs
​1. Do I need to know how to play music or hand drums to join?
No experience is necessary--this is all levels. It depends how deep YOU want to go.
2. Do I need my own djembe & shamanic drums to take the course?
YES. Especially to be able to deepen into study on your own and live this experience so that you can become a testament of pulse and embodied rhythm. Recommendations for drums will be sent as soon as you register.
3. I don't have rhythm. Do you think this is right for me?
The real truth: EVERYONE has rhythm. When we are children, we are often told by others that we should not sing or play music, or that we are not good. EVERYONE on this planet carries the codes to the Primordial Pulse within them.
4. I can't make every class. Will the recordings be available for replay?
While it is recommended to come to each class live, we understand life happens. YES, the replays will be available.
5. I do not want to be a professional percussionist. Is this still for me?
This course is for anyone who wants to embody their inner truth on a whole new level. It has nothing to do with performance, and yet, if you are a performer, returning to your truth will enhance your transmission tenfold.​
6. Is this course for men and women?
YES. While most of my events are for women, this is for everyone! Take advantage.
7. Is it normal to feel nervous about expressing myself in such vulnerable ways?
YES. And please know that, in this space, you will be held, encouraged, and able to hold boundaries if something truly feels outside of your zone of safety. We are here together to grow through safety, community, and rhythmic learning.
And just like that, we make the choice --​
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To put ourselves first...to FILL our inner well.
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And to learn all that we know we have come to share on this path.
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Because inner and outer rhythm are the essential pieces of life we cannot afford to disconnect from -- this is how we handle life's challenges and move forward with medicine in hand.
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Join us, dear drummer -- you are ready.
FAQs
​1. Do I need to know how to play music or hand drums to join?
No experience is necessary--this is all levels. It depends how deep YOU want to go.
2. Do I need my own djembe & shamanic drums to take the course?
YES. Especially to be able to deepen into study on your own and live this experience so that you can become a testament of pulse and embodied rhythm. Recommendations for drums will be sent as soon as you register.
3. I don't have rhythm. Do you think this is right for me?
The real truth: EVERYONE has rhythm. When we are children, we are often told by others that we should not sing or play music, or that we are not good. EVERYONE on this planet carries the codes to the Primordial Pulse within them.
4. I can't make every class. Will the recordings be available for replay?
While it is recommended to come to each class live, we understand life happens. YES, the replays will be available.
5. I do not want to be a professional percussionist. Is this still for me?
This course is for anyone who wants to embody their inner truth on a whole new level. It has nothing to do with performance, and yet, if you are a performer, returning to your truth will enhance your transmission tenfold.​
6. Is this course for men and women?
YES. While most of my events are for women, this is for everyone! Take advantage.
7. Is it normal to feel nervous about expressing myself in such vulnerable ways?
YES. And please know that, in this space, you will be held, encouraged, and able to hold boundaries if something truly feels outside of your zone of safety. We are here together to grow through safety, community, and rhythmic learning.
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