DEAR FUTURE DRUMMER,
🌀 Have you always wanted to drum but weren’t sure how to begin?
🌀 Are you looking for a joyful, creative practice that supports the mind, body, and spirit?
🌀 Would you love to develop new skills—playing in different meters, improvising, composing, and making music with others?
🌀 Do you dream of teaching workshops, performing in bands, joining drum circles or ceremonies, or bringing the transformative power of rhythm into your professional and personal life?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, I think you’re going to love drumming! ❤️
I hope this introduction sparks your curiosity and inspires you to continue your drumming journey.
With love,
Marla x
See your course details and special gift below!
YOUR MINI COURSE INCLUDES:
🌀 VIDEO 1: An introduction to freehand-style frame drumming and how to play the Doum stroke. This versatile technique can be applied to almost any hand drum.
🌀 VIDEO 2: Learn how to play the Ta and Ka strokes in freehand style.
🌀 VIDEO 3: Practice a fun rhythm in a 5-beat time cycle—perfect for beginners!
🌀 VIDEO 4: Learn the Karsilama, a traditional 9-beat rhythm—great for intermediate players.
🌀 VIDEO 5: Learn Shahina, a beautiful 10-beat rhythm suitable for beginners.
🌀 VIDEO 6: Learn the playful Moroccan Flip technique—all levels welcome!
🌀 VIDEO 7: Celebrate your progress with your graduation video. Congratulations on completing the Mini Course!
Then, sit back, relax, and enjoy the grooves of a special percussion duet featuring Marla and Naghmeh Farahmand.
🌀 BONUS: Get inspired by Marla’s original frame drum music from her debut album, Rhythms of Tof Miriam.
🌀 And more!
Hello, I'm Marla — I am an internationally acclaimed musician and one of the few female frame drum specialists in the world.
Having studied music since I was three years old, music is my first love and greatest passion! I hold a BFA & MFA in Percussion and have been fortunate to study with some of the most world-renowned, inspiring teachers and leading masters in frame drum, Indian and West African drumming (as well as flute and composition).
Delighted to pass on what I’ve learned, I’ve now been teaching for over 30 years. I have seen, first-hand, the amazing power of music to help heal and bring joy. Over 15 years ago, I first started helping students online, when that kind of learning was a strange new world.
The Frame Drum Academy online is my dream child. Born in 2015, we currently have hundreds of happy students and are growing by the day! I hope you will join us in class.
DEEP Gratitude to my teachers, without whom I would not be where I am today!
My drum training includes:
"I went from not playing a musical instrument at all to drumming for my yoga classes in a couple of months. Not only has Marla and her Frame Drum Academy turned me into a musician; but I also have increased my confidence, my desire to share my talents with others, and my passion for music and rhythm. I cannot recommend this program enough!"
Meaghan Beishline, Pennsylvania
“I love studying with Marla. She is pure inspiration. Her Frame Drum Academy is super accessible and filled with tons of great learning. I The way Marla teaches frame drumming is all about body brain and soul! Lots of soul!”
Marilyn McLaughlin, Los Angeles
"Joining Marla’s Frame Drum Academy pushed me through the boundries – I now practice strokes in three different styles. It gives a lot more opportunities to combine with my songs.
Bodil Kreative Jorgenson, Finland
"Marla’s enthusiasm and heartfelt commitment to her students shone through every aspect of the program. The instructional videos were very clear and I love having lifelong access to the them."
Janis McCallen, Ontario, Canada
"Marla is the most wonderful teacher!! Everything is completely accessible and she breaks down the lessons so perfectly."
Emma Kitchen
"Amazing detail & easy to follow.Highly Recommend. I was hesitant about how much I could learn online, but was pleasantly surprised how worthwhile the course was in improving my technique & playing."
Jennifer Thomas, Sydney, Australia
"Marla’s teaching is excellent and opened up so much for me."
Susan Freeman, Ohio
"I have been so impressed with Marla’s detailed, easily-digested online lessons that lead the student step by step through frame drumming and practice techniques. I highly recommend the Frame Drum Academy Online.”
Linda Schineder, Ohio
"I participated in Marla’s brilliantly presented Frame Drum 202. I work with the videos on a regular basis to learn new concepts and to refresh myself on more familiar techniques - Yet I have barely scratched the surface of the volume of techniques presented. I give this program 5 stars. No one has ever done anything this important for us who crave to learn this material."
Norma Kaplis, New York
"AMy experience with the Frame Drum Academy 101 and 202 has been amazing. The online courses are clear, easy to follow and a master class of technique and basics of frame drumming."
Sherry Belliveau , Florida
