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“Monica, you are a great drum teacher. I recommend you to my drumming friends. Thank you for bringing drum lessons into our community.” – Alan

 

“A super way to wake up your brain. Monica is a great teacher and people in the group are very supportive. Lots of fun.” – Val

 

“Monica – I’m having lots of fun. Thanks!” – Helen

 

“Monica – I love drumming with you. Couldn’t imagine life without it.” – Sue

 

“It’s loads of fun and surely great for the concentration. Thanks Monica.”

 

“What a great lot of fu! Monica manages to mix it up and keep it interesting while still meeting the various abilities in the group. A great way to challenge your brain.” -  Brenda

 

“I so appreciate your encouraging and enthusiastic style of teaching – without it I’d be lost! Thanks so much – It’s the most fun I’ve had in a long time.” – Deb

 

“Excellent class, exceptional leadership!”

 

“Drumming helps you feel full of life! I love it.

PS. Monica is brilliant.” – Joan

 

“Drumming has opened up a whole new world! Great fun – love it. Love the way Monica teaches old adults new tricks! “ – Julie

 

“ This is a new experience for me, and I love it! Also, excellent teaching techniques.” – Glayne

 

“Been drumming now for almost 3 years and it’s still hard to believe I’m really doing it! Monica’s a patient teacher and the reward of accomplishment feels great! “ – Erna

 

“After 50 some years, Monica has given-shown-taught music in my life. Thank you!” – Wenda

 

“Monica is a fantastic teacher – energetic, patient, inspiring and tireless in explaining tricky details.” – Jean

 

“Drumming is like entering another world. Monica creates such a safe learning environment, I feel caught up in it instantly and feel confident in staying in time with the group.” – Marianne

 

“Monica gives you the self esteem to learn what you didn’t know you had in you and everyone is at peace and invigorated after drumming.” – Gail

 

“ Drumming is such a delight for the soul. With Monica’s knowledge, verve and enthusiasm, every session is a celebration.” – Debbie

 

“I feel so connected to every other woman/person in this room. Very valuable work. I want more!”

 

“Thanks very much for introducing the notion that drumming is fun and not just for the rhythmically-gifted!”

 

“What an amazing experience! An hour and a half of complete joy!”

 

“I am originally from Africa, and I have never had a chance to use the drum that I own. Thank you for bringing back the memories of home!!”

 

“Soul food – everyone was in the groove. Awesome spirit replenishment!”

  
     

 

"Here is a heartfelt THANK YOU for your wonderful gift of time, skill, and inspiration.  The drumming that you shared with the students gave them something that they couldn't gain any other way.  It was beautiful to see them totally absorbed in the rhythm of the drumming, with their hands, their minds, and their whole selves "in the groove".  Because many of our children deal with stress in their personal lives, and come to school every day burdened emotionally, I believe the time spent drumming was beneficial for them on a very deep level.  You have opened a new part of life to them and I thank you sincerely."

 - Catherine Jackson, Elementary School teacher

 
     

 

"The students in my class very much enjoyed the drumming workshops they and with Monica.  Because of her enthusiasm, expertise and approachable, cheerful demeanor, she quickly connected with my students.  Her lessons were active and fun, and presented an even playing field where students felt comfortable with taking risks and exploring their musical abilities.  The opportunity to make some noise and bang out a rhythm helped my students to release their pent up energy and be more focused in the classroom for lessons in mathematics and language arts.  I highly recommend this program to other intermediate classes." 

 -Doug David, Glacier View Elementary School

 
     

 

"I Thank you for teaching us how to play the drums. 

I think you are really great.  My favorite tone is the slap tone and my favorite drum is the bigger Djembe.  I learned a lot about the different drums.  You are awesome at the drums and so is your friend Koka.  Also:  don't hit your drum or it will hit you back!"

- Jody, elementary school student

 
     

 

"Thank you for teaching us how to drum and taking time off your schedule.  It really made me happy to drum and get in the groove.  It was really nice of you to bring Koka here and letting kids play drums with him.  You really made me want to continue.  Drumming Rocks!" 

- Ashley, elementary school student

 
     

 

"We loved the workshop. What a gentle inviting way you introduce the kids to the instruments and playing together. Thanks so much."  

- Marnie Younger

 
     

 

"I really like the drumming. - Love Melanie. Grade 4"

 
     

 

"Monica presents a great workshop with easy to learn rhythms. Hope there will be more!" - Linda M.

 
     
  "Monica makes everyone feel like they can do whatever is being attempted. Her enthusiastic encouragement makes it a very enjoyable learning
experience."   -Jane B.		  
     
  "Very fun most of all, which makes learning so easy!" - Sharon  
     
  "I really liked the variety of rhythms we learned in one evening. Having so many drums and other percussion instruments to play made the evening a fun one!"  - Janet Rogers  
     
 
" Sincerely recommend trying drumming with Monica and you do not need to bring a drum . Monica is a great teacher and drummer with  a collection of drums  and other percussion instruments that are an experience in of themselves to play. Excellent company too. Good balance of both lessons and jamming sessions. Individual attention when you get lost. Develops first your drumming concentration and then integrates it with an awareness of the other drummers' patterns.  Really gets you "out of yourself" in a most relaxing way. Like anything it takes a few sessions before it all starts to come together. 'Life is rhythm' so immersing yourself in the taught drum patterns and then your own creative freestyle can be meditative, relaxing
and refreshing in many ways. Try it.  You will not regret it."       
---- Bob Hall  (Kenyan by birth but I had to live on VI to learn how to drum!)
  
     
 
"Monica's drumming classes opened up vast new experiences for me. As a woman in her seventies, I nervously joined her drumming group. Oh, so much fun! And marvellous energy! I would often arrive at the classes low in energy, but I came home full of vim and vigor. Monica has a wonderfully gentle manner of teaching; warm, patient, and encouraging. I wouldn't hesitate joining again!  Thanks for great times Monica." -----Marj---
  
     
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

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