Awaken the Tribal Pulse Within This is more than a rhythm course – it is a journey into the primal heartbeat of life. Created for aspiring song carriers, circle facilitators, and medicine musicians, this program explores rhythm as a shamanic path of grounding, presence, and expression. Through drum, body, and voice, you will learn to weave rhythms that open the circle, sustain ceremonial chants, and guide groups into trance states. And through a clear academic path inspired by Berklee’s style of music education, you will master subdivisions, cycles, and polyrhythms step by step – uniting tradition with modern rhythmic knowledge. Program Structure Core Certification (3 Months – In Person) Month 1 – Foundations of Rhythm Feeling the pulse and subdivisions (quarter, eighth, sixteenth notes) Simple and compound meters (4/4, 3/4, 6/8, 12/8) Reading and writing basic rhythms Body percussion and coordination exercises Month 2 – Applied Rhythm & Creativity Syncopation, polyrhythms (3:2, 4:3), and shifting accents Improvisation and rhythmic creativity Exploring rhythms from around the world (African, Latin, tribal, ceremonial) Building grooves and sustaining them with confidence Month 3 – Integration & Certification Creating your own rhythmic journey or groove set Live or recorded final presentation Applying rhythm in song circles, ceremonies, or instrumental settings Receive your Rhythm as Medicine – Core Certification Advanced Continuation (Optional 3 Months – Online) Month 4 – Expanded Cycles Irregular meters (5/4, 7/8, 9/8) Complex subdivisions (32nds, triplets over duplets) Polymetric exploration Month 5 – Tribal & Ceremonial Rhythms Drumming for trance and altered states Call-and-response for community practice Rhythms to support medicine songs and chanting Month 6 – Mastery & Advanced Certification Composition of an extended rhythmic journey Final performance or recording project Receive your Rhythm as Medicine – Advanced Certification What You Will Embody A deep connection with rhythm as a shamanic practice Confidence to hold the pulse in song circles and ceremonies The ability to read, feel, and express simple and compound meters Tools to create tribal grooves and guide improvisation A certification that unites tradition with modern rhythmic knowledge Format & Frequency 1 class per week (60–75 minutes) Daily practice (10–20 minutes recommended) Personalized feedback, study materials, and recorded exercises In-person for the Core Certification Online continuation available for the Advanced Certification Pricing Core Certification – 3 Months (Online) €888 full program (one-time payment) Includes: 12 weekly sessions (60–75 min) Study materials, exercises, and recordings Personalized feedback Final project + Rhythm as Medicine – Core Certification Trial Session €60 single trial class (deductible from the program fee if you join). Who Is This For? Aspiring song keepers, medicine musicians, and circle facilitators Handpan players, drummers, and percussionists on a spiritual path Singers who want to embody rhythm in their voice and body Anyone ready to explore rhythm as a tool for healing and community 📌 Start with a trial session – step into the circle and feel the tribal pulse that unites us all. 👉 Are you ready to embody the Tribal Pulse?