Early today I was reading from an older book I use for reference. My topic at the moment was white sage, also known as salvia. The origin of the word salvia is salvere, and this means “to be sound”. This definition quite literally resonated with me, as I chuckle at the this statement for its [...]
For our sixth Healing Drum Retreat, offered June 19-21, 2009, we will have a special treat: Billy Conway will be offering a class on Friday evening where attendee’s will make their own Native Flute. Historically native flutes still exist that date back to 600 A.D. at Prayer Rock in Arizona. Each clan has their own [...]
Making a drum is far more than technique. There is a spiritual quality about it, choosing the right frame, hide, and finally the drum beater to be used with the drum. There are several frame styles for drums, with round being the least expensive and most popular. The style of frame chosen will affect the [...]