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 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…
We lead small-group study in Sufi devotional movement, listening, and song on Turkey’s southern coast. Leyla Demir guides the physical preparation for turning, steady pacing, and spatial awareness. Yunus Demir guides the musical practice and accompanies sessions on ney flute. Students work slowly, pause often, and learn within their own balance and comfort.
My work centers on gong, with Tibetan bowls used at the beginning and close of each session. I offer one-to-one appointments, monthly listening groups, and occasional seated concerts in a ground-floor Portland studio. Each gathering starts with a plain description of the volume and sequence, and participants may change seats or step outside at any time.