"By my strict standards, Don Davidson is one of the few master rhythm-event facilitators in the world." -Arthur Hull of Village Music Circles

"Don Davidson's virtual symphony of rhythmic expression and fascinating insights is certain to inspire you to discover your musical essence. His extraordinary ability to guide you beyond your perceived limits sets the stage for a host of dynamic opportunities for creative musical expression. Don's personal metaphors inspire the deepest exploration of the key rhythmic elements that build bridges, transcend differences and deepen understanding."

-Barry Bittman, MD , neurologist, author and researcher

"The percussion and hand drumming circle Don led at our wedding brought our diverse circle of family and friends together to create a unifying and enchanting rhythm we will all remember for years to come. Don's magical presence and playful direction brought his entourage of drums, maracas, and other percussion instruments to life in our hands and our hearts. Thank you Don!"

- Tim and Carly Galarneau

"Bringing together such fascinating disciplines as Neuro-Linguistic-Programming, Chaos Theory, Ritual, Psychology, and of course hand drumming, Don Davidson offers an incredible tool for self-exploration, insight, and heart-based connection. Don is always learning, always sharing, always open to the most cutting edge information, which he then creatively applies to drumming and drum circles. Don gives new and deeper meaning to the idea of group drumming. Very profound!"

-Christine Stevens, MT-BC, MSW

"Don's session in Driving Altered States in Groups of People Through Music was the most powerful group rhythmic experience I have ever been a part of. Don's ability to craft language carefully and methodically led the group to an anticipation filled frenzy. Then, when Don added rhythm, he threw open the gates of everyone's anticipation and had them running physically and spiritually to participate in a public ritual of declaring one's intentions to move forward for their own personal goals.
A year later, my intention is a commitment I live on a daily basis. All the while, Don is patient, listening, and present to the group's needs so that he can inspire them to new levels of consciousness."

-Jim Boneau, Corporate Trainer

"Don can be a free flowing spirit riding the wave of life and as focused as the eye of a storm. Don's ability to tell a story is phenomenal. As a facilitator in the corporate world for twenty years, I train presenters, trainers, and facilitators to tell stories effectively, but Don has taught me what it really means to engage the audience through story telling.
Don has on two separate occasions created an environment that caused me to reflect on my life situation that was the most powerful event I have been exposed to. It was truly life changing for me.
Don is a priceless source of knowledge with an insight that is ahead of his time, he is truly a joy to work and share with."

-Michael "Kahuna" Enderle
Executive Director, KDK Learning Circles and Rhythm Events

"Don led several teambuilding drum circles for our student organization at the University of California. It was an incredible journey into getting to know each other, and ourselves, better and in a deeper way. It was also very healing to take time out of our busy, hectic, and high-pressure everyday lives as students and leaders, and experience the joy of rhythm together."

-Amy Stoddard, UCSC Student Environmental Center

TESTIMONIALS FROM DRUM CLASS STUDENTS

"Drumming is a beautiful thing and this brought our group together in a way that transcends words."
-- Mike Siegal, UCSC student

"Awesome! So incredible! It was very engaging, fun and I learned a lot! Don is extremely talented both as a musician and a teacher."
-- UCSC Student

"Don is such a great teacher. I felt comfortable despite an incredible fear of playing drums. I learned a lot and enjoyed every class. He provided us with visual displays of music which really helped me. He pushed us to be creative and self confident"
-Heather Brady, UCSC Student

"I came into this class thinking I had no rhythm whatsoever and I am leaving with beats running through my head in everything I do. I am hooked. Don was an amazing instructor; patient, helpful and insightful. I couldn't ask for more."
-UCSC Student