ONE HEARTBEAT RHYTHM CIRCLESTM                                                                                                   Feel The Power...Awaken Your Spirit...Share The Joy! 
"Feel The Power...Awaken Your Spirit...Share The Joy!" 
                                  
         Facilitated by Giselle Felicia Vivian, BM CHT

LISTEN TO THE SOUND OF ONE HEARTBEAT!

Register Now for June 2013 Drum Study Group on Tuesday Mornings & Everybody Drum Playshop....
Next Drum Circle @ Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center, Friday, June 21st, @7:15PM

"Throughout the ages, various cultures have tapped into rhythm-based music making as a community event that allows individuals of all ages to come together in unity for celebration, sharing, and healing."

   

Giselle Felicia Vivian, BM CHT, Professional Drum Circle Facilitator, Music Therapist and HealthRHYTHMS Facilitator offers a variety of creative programs and services that invite individuals of all ages to re-discover their own personal rhythms for authentic and healthy living, creative self-expression, and celebrate community. 







DRUMMING… MORE THAN JUST FUN
 
By Giselle Felicia Vivian, BM CHT  

Copyrighted 2011,2006       All rights reserved.


We all share in the natural rhythmic experience of our heartbeats and breath.  We live in a world beating in rhythm, from the music we listen to, the sound of the car’s wiper blades on a rainy day, the staccato of a jackhammer, or the trill of a small bird.  Rhythm is everywhere. 

When we begin to drum, we begin to get back in touch with our essential selves and reconnect to our personal life rhythms.  The longer we drum together, the more we begin to entrain to each other and co-create a rhythmic container for unity, community, connection, collaboration and celebration with others that leaves behind our differences and instead, reminds us how much we are alike.  With the support of a conscious rhythm-based event facilitator, group drumming events allow us to come together in a safe, fun and enjoyable way, sharing the unfolding spontaneous musical journey, and/or, the achievement of other non-musical goals.  You don’t need to own any percussion instruments because they are often provided for use during the event. 

Whether you drum alone or in a group, drumming can be a fun and beneficial activity.  It can be a tool to non-verbally vent stress and pent-up emotions, express your creative spirit, and help you assess and re-establish a healthy life rhythm. This activity has been so popular because it is accessible to everyone and requires no previous skills.  During a drum circle, we begin by establishing a basic pulse.  After you have selected an instrument to play, you can join in the drum call by matching the pulse being played, echoing it, or have fun making up your own part. From that point on, just remain conscious of the pulse of the moment and create a rhythm that flows easily within it.  There is no right or wrong. This is different from cultural drumming where traditions are observed and specific parts are dictated by the song.

Since each person is unique, our own individual rhythms will vary. When we drum with intention and awareness, we can find the rhythms that make us feel good, relax us and/or energize us. This awareness can transfer to the pace of our daily life activities and support creating a healthier personal life rhythm.     

Trance-formed Consciousness, LLC offers group and individual rhythm-based programs to meet a variety of interests.  Learn more by visiting our page:  Rhythm Programs & Special Event Facilitation  



DRUM ANGEL CARDS - SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM

Support our community outreach program and save:  Purchase a Drum Angel Card  for $50 (tax included).  Card entitles you to admission to monthly drum circles at Manzano Mesa,  May - December 2013, and a 25% discount off of all services offered by ONE HEARTBEAT RHYTHM CIRCLES TM & Trance-formed Consciousness.  Your purchase makes it possible to donate or offer services at a reduced rate to organizations serving special populations in our community who have no funding for this empowering and enriching activity.  Unfortunately, without your support, we are not able to donate our service as often as requested.  Thank you for helping us increase our outreach.  Make your checks Payable to Trance-formed Consciousness.  Cards will be available at events or you can call to purchase one, (505) 232-9010.
One Heartbeat Rhythm Circles™ Community Event participants say:

“Giselle & Frank create a wonderful, fun, inclusive community at every drum circle! Join in and see!” L. D., Albuquerque, NM  

 "The Drumming Circle I attended a few years ago was fabulous! The energy was amazing, and I was very lifted up! "  D.M., Albuquerque, NM 

“Participating in One Heartbeat Rhythm Circles™ is a positive personal experience. To feel the vibration of the instruments, created by a group of rhythm makers, affirms for me the potential of unity, cooperation, and harmony among a diversity of people. While in the circle I know that the possibility of peace is real.” Rev. Norene Berry,Ordained Minister of Divine Science and Christian Metaphysics, Divine Life Center , Albuquerque, NM    

“ ...Innovative, fun and enlightening. Giselle has wonderful energy and enthusiasm …It's surprising how much exercise one can get making music! ...The benefits last long after the session ends ...” June Curtice, Albuquerque, NM  

“I have attended Giselle’s “Drumming In The Park” and found her to be very skillful in facilitating the circle so that the group’s rhythm and beat remained constant and focused... An assortment of rhythm and percussion instruments for participants to use and experiment with are available at each session. I thoroughy enjoyed this valuable experience and left with a very positive feeling.” Marie Martinez, Teacher, Albuquerque, NM  

 “Outrageously Profound!" R. Iadarola, Realtor, Albuquerque, NM         

To learn more about Giselle's other healing arts and coaching services, visit:

www.trance-formedconsciousness.com
     
www.gisellefeliciavivian.com

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The Healing Power of Drumming...

"After Katrina, I re-settled in Albuquerque, still alive but faced with the monumental task of starting a new life and making new friends...I heard about (ONE HEARTBEAT RHYTHM CIRCLES)...community drum circle taking place at the Senior Center. I arrived there, carrying the world on my shoulders. Everyone was drumming away, the young, the very old, the newcomers like me, all with beaming faces. I was hooked instantly. Beating a drum resurrected me, body, mind and heart started re-connecting again. Now I have my own african drum...The beat of the drum has put me together again and I am looking forward to more drumming circles and new friends." 
                                       H. A., Albuqueruqe, NM August 2006


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Giselle Felicia Vivian & Frank Vivian...Welcome to your drum circle! 

OUR LATEST NEWS!!! 

ONE HEARTBEAT RHYTHM CIRCLESTM

JUNE 2013 DRUM STUDY GROUP NOW FORMING for Tuesdays, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM in June.  $60 Tuition for this series.    During this 4-week instructional series, participants will deepen their practice of the fundamentals of hand drumming as applied to the djembe, ashiko, and conga.  Students will also clarify their personal rhythm expression goals, learn some helpful exercises to develop greater dexterity, tone, and also will learn some basic rhythms to inspire continued rhythmic play and empowered self-expression. Instruments available for loan during each session or bring your own.
Contact OHRC at 505-232-9010 to register. Space is limited.
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Monthly Drum Circle at Manzano Mesa
Hosted by Giselle Felicia Vivian & Frank Vivian,
Trance-formed Consciousness
 

Join us: 6/21/13          Next Circle: 7/19/13
 
3rd Friday of every month at 7:15PM in Room 4. Doors open @ 7:00PM. We begin with a mini-lesson, then at 7:30PM - 8:45PM follow the facilitated in-the-moment music making format. Early arrival suggested and Instrument Reservation required to insure availability of loan instrument.  Please call by noon on day of event: (505) 232-9010.
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Everybody Drum Playshop  - Hand Drumming Experience
Saturday, June 22nd, 10:00AM -12:00PM

During this workshop participants will learn the basic tonal strokes for hand drums using Babatunde Olatunji's drum language and develop fundamental rhythm skills that will support creative self-expression, playing  with  others and  study of traditional cultural drumming styles.   Bring a djembe, ashiko, or conga style drum.  Limited instruments are available by reservation. Ages 18+ welcome.  Registration Fee:  $20

Pre-registration and Drum Loan Requests Required.  On-site registration, first come basis for those with own drum.  Call facilitator, Giselle Felicia Vivian:  (505) 232-9010 for details.

Beat The Odds, A New Evidence-Based Program Added To Rhythm-Based Music Therapy Consulting Services 
Giselle Felicia VIvian, BM CHT has participated in the BEAT THE ODDS, Social and Emotional Skill Building Delivered In A Framework of Drumming, Evidence-based and Sustainable Program training offered at the American Dance Therapy Association's Annual Conference.  She had the pleasure of providing instruments for the event in Albuquerque, NM lead by presenters, Ping Ho, MA, MPH and Kathy Cass, MA, BC-DMT, NCC, CYT.  

Ciick here to learn more about this program: 
http://www.uclartsandhealing.net/training.aspx

Contact Giselle for more information about consulting for your facility or group.  


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Visit www.recreationtherapy.com/articles.htm to read a new article about Giselle's work with local veterans @ the VA Hospital in Albuquerque, NM.  Look for "12/7/11  Drumbeats Bring Therapeutic Rhythm to Veterans’ Lives by Bill Armstrong, Public Affairs Specialist, New Mexico VA Health Care System", and click on link to download article.

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PROJECT HEARTBEAT is now Trance-formed Consciousness, LLC. ONE HEARTBEAT RHYTHM CIRCLES TM is a program of this new entity.  Please make all payments payable to Trance-formed Consciousness.  Thank you.