Giving Tree Music: Drum Circles

We are a Clearwater, Florida based musician and instrument maker's collective, featuring the handcrafted artwork of artist, designer, and master drum and didgeridoo creator, Steve Turner.

Steve has been making drums since 1993, receiving design input from some of the best known drummers in this country. In addition, he has provided Drum Circle Facilitation at large and small festivals around the country for 15 years, serving patrons of Corporate, Children, Senior and Community environments.

We at Giving Tree Music have achieved our goal of creating the highest quality, custom-made hand drums available today. With the perfect blend of art and function, new ideas, and fresh innovation, we offer an incredible array of professional quality, hand-crafted percussion instruments.

We invite you to share with us, our collective of creators, making instruments as unique as your sound.

Scheduled events for 2007 will be posted, view our online calendar.

How does it work? I'll bring 10 to 100 drums to you, set them up, and facilitate a group musical experience for everyone, young and old, no skill is needed!

Drum Circles

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"A recent study shows that playing the drums or other percussion instruments actually improves IQ scores of children." - Music Education Leads to an Increase in Ones' IQ

The purpose of a drum circle is to give the participants an "in the moment" experience of his or her own rhythmical spirit and power. Any time a group of people come together and cooperate in creating an interactive, experiential musical event, they make connections beyond the music produced. In doing so, their community is strengthened and the world is a better place to live in. Now more than ever, we find ourselves seeking ways to build community with an intention to serve, to inspire and to reach beyond what separates us.

Playing music together puts us in touch with the creative force that directly connects with our humanity.

A drum circle is a fully participating, interacting group of people creating and sharing a rhythmical and musical experience together. This experience results in harmony, camaraderie and a feeling of wellness amongst the participants. Giving Tree Music Drum Circles offer a variety of programs that use rhythm to explore and inspire community building while facilitating human potential.

We facilitate drum circles for:

Hands on Community is a service oriented non-profit organization dedicated to bringing a sense of empowerment and belonging to those who may not be able to otherwise seek, or even be aware of it. Share the joy of drumming with others, visit HandsOnCommunity.org and make a donation today.

Contact us today to find out more about our Drum Circle Facilitation for your corporate, school, senior, or community event!

727.736.7789, or e-mail us at info@givingtreemusic.com.