Marla Leigh is an internationally recognized frame drum specialist, percussionist, flautist and composer, as well as the founder of the Frame Drum Academy, one of the first online schools dedicated to frame drum education.
I offer individual sound sessions, small listening groups, and shakuhachi concerts in Kyoto, with selected sessions available online. The music moves between traditional pieces, sustained tones, and quiet improvisation, with space for silence before and after each passage.
I host adult rhythm circles that combine guided patterns, call and response, and room for quiet listening. People may bring a drum or borrow one of mine; no musical background is expected. I keep groups small enough to offer individual help and provide earplugs at every gathering.
I use Tibetan singing bowls in individual appointments and small groups of up to eight people. Before we begin, we talk about sound sensitivity, seating, and whether you prefer the bowls near you or farther…