A page for people who want to send us a testimonial about the Drumming Meditation workshops, the Helmtone Drumming workshops and the other drum therapy processes that we are about.
These are unedited testimonials:
….I am still going to write you my healing story. Emotionally, I have been good since that day at … Physically, I have had some major problems, but hopefully I am near some answers. If I had not had that day with you, the physical illness probably would have done me in. It has been a stretch just to keep going… You touched something in me that day that had hurt for many, many years and set it free.
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Do you think that rhythm can be taught to someone with virtually no ‘ear’ for it? I come from a musical family so I just got lucky that way, and can help if that’s what it takes, but while i can teach salsa steps all day, I don’t know how to teach such a basic idea as ‘listen and move to the beat’.
There’s no hurry on this, but I have immense respect for you as a gentle and effective teacher, and I know you have run into this sort of thing. How much potential for improvement is there in someone with no natural ear, and how, if at all, can I help him?
Thank you, both for your time, and for being you.
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Hi Buddy,
My name is G …. I am from Australia. I was given your book by a lady i work with in the field of working with disadvantaged young people. I was telling her that i was doing Djembe drumming with young people and how powerful it was. I must say your book is amazing.
I was telling a friend about it. He said that he started drumming because of your drumming. He said that grove just captivated him. It was your drumming with Tim Buckley. I was jamming with my friend who seriously needed a jam and to go “Back to thë Well”
I run some drumming groups as well i have done drumming with kids in Cambodia and Vietnem. They were transformed. It is a small price to pay for the contribution you can make. Being poor that is and being an artist/muso.
I wish i could attend a workshop. Do you ever travel to Australia? This country seriously needs to do some Media Fasting and get back to earth.
Once agian your book is inspirational.
Best wishes
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Rose wrote: “I love your smile and the way you teach drumming is so much fun and feels really amazing!”
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Buddy;
I truly enjoyed our talk after your workshop at … this year and I wanted you to know that the dream I related to you has not returned since we talked and for that I owe you an eternal debt.
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“today Buddy Helm like no one ever before revealed tools inside of me that were and will always still too be inside of me to allay me by helping me to stop Festering over pain on the inside of me”
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man i got a story for you:)
[01/08/11] j: i was saved by drumming
i was victim of a hit and run
like a week ago
lost my automobile
and left with nothing
i started drumming the next day
: just to reassure myself i will make it through this
soon as i ended the drumming with thank you the phone rang
and it was the owner of the car
he admitted everything and his insurance paid my loss
I just almost couldn”t beleive it
then i rememberd what you had said about your experience
when you were having tuff times
I just want thank you for showing me the understanding of this
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In 1958 I took a very hard fall onto my left hip during basketball
practice. I was carried to the training room examined, whirl pooled, medicated,
and iced, and later x-rayed. Two days later I played a complete basketball
game. 40 years later the hip started to be very painful after long runs or
walking 18 holes of golf. I could not stay seated for long periods, hip pain
would wake me at night, and I could not lay on my left side. The constant use of anti-inflammatories and rest kept me functioning. Yesterday,while working with
our blue light energy I was moving along the profiles of my body as you led
us. My hands moved over my head, eyes, throat, chest, first chakra and down.
When my left hand past near my left hip I felt light thump cover the palm of my
left hand and only my left hand. In reflection, it seemed as if a palm size area
of my hip formed a bubble that popped up, hit my hand, and disappeared. This, of course, registered, but I immediately became concerned that I was about to hit me head on my drum as I bent to touch the earth. Last night I slept pain free This morning I rolled onto my left side for a good-morning kiss and did not scream. I have just returned from the golf course and I am still without pain and that feels very very strange ofter all these years. Keep up the good work.
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RT
One of the greatest gifts I’ve discovered through experiencing a life-threatening disease is working with Buddy Helm. The more I relax, release, and find my essential self with the help of Buddy’s awareness, guidance, and gentle teaching, the happier and healthier I am becoming. Call it “finding my groove.” For me, this work is transforming my relationship with Life and with myself. Thank you Buddy. More to follow!RT
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Buddy,
The dolphin cruise last Thursday was a great experience for both of us. We found the drum healing protocols fascinating. We are still processing the book and CD you gave us. I do know I felt a change in my body when I went to sleep that evening.
Thanks and I hope we stay in touch,
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ASM Santa Monica
When I walked into Seasons on Montana Ave. a little over a month ago – I felt the magic and sanctity of being in a holy place – it was a little incongruous to see the whimsical interspersed with the spiritual. African drums, wind chimes, colorful beaded curtains, jewelry; unique pieces of hand painted, sculpted and carved art works and beatific Buddhas.
Intrigued by the sound Buddy was getting from his drum – that seemed to come about so effortlessly – the familiar fear and racing heart rose up in me as I realized I was about to speak my dreaded secret – “Yeah, but I have no rhythm.”Within 5 minutes Buddy had me drumming and proved to me not only did I have rhythm but I have “my own rhythm” and it’s always been there inside me waiting to be awakened in a safe, non judgmental place where I can explore my own groove.
Since joining Buddy’s drum circle twice a week I have experienced a real change, after years of instilled negative beliefs, pessimism, pervasive, self defeating, thoughts – I feel like they have melted away. I sleep better and have more peaceful moments, hours, and days. I react to other people and situations with a calm assurance that was not part of my previous way of being. Road rage –gone. Irritability – almost gone. Happier and with more self confidence and a brighter outlook. I can be grateful now when I’m alone with my thoughts.
Thanks Buddy, I Owe You A World Of Gratitude, A..
ASM SANTA MONICA
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“This is S…. from last night’s class. Here is my email.
I’m kind of speechless yet at the same time have so much to say about
your class.
I feel light years past where I was the day before..”
Thank you, S….
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“Hi Buddy,
I have an interest in the certification program.. I do not have much experience drumming. The first time I ever participated in a group was the time you were at U…… It was a great experience and I was particularly impressed with the therapeutic value. Actually, I loved it and want to be a part of it to help heal our world.
Look forward to seeing you in April!
Peace,
S…..”