What is in a Name?
In Croatian Živjeli ~ Cheers!
Pronounced "ji vo lee". It comes from the root word "to live". In Croatia it is one of the first words you learn - Cheers! I wanted a name that had a connection to my family and something that expressed my passion for music. In this busy stressful life we lead, there needs to be an opportunity to enjoy life, relax and socialize. My paternal family originated from Croatia and France. I have been very blessed to meet many Croatian people and visit Croatia to visit cousins. Croatian people are a lot of fun. They love coffee and it is a real experience sitting for hours sipping coffee. They have a joy in life, even after the most devastating experiences, and spirit for music. Hospitable and passionate they are great entertainers and hosts. Dalmatian music is some of the most beautiful in the world and it is really special to hear it echo in an ancient building along the coast on a sunny day. More Northern traditional Croatian Folk Music is played on stringed instruments ranging in size, from a stand up bass, rhythm guitar, to smaller mandolin type instruments called tamburitza. Played at weddings and festivals there are traditional dances and costume that cannot be described in words. I hope a visit to Zivjeli Musica inspires you, draws out your passion giving you a sense of peace and community. Živjeli Musica ~ to live for music ~Debbie
Acoustic Jam Wednesdays
Our Acoustic Jam Wednesdays is open to everyone. We gather in a circle playing songs together in a campfire format. Everyone in the circle has the opportunity to choose a song to lead or can pass to the next person. Songs are chosen for their playability - so that everyone can participate and in good taste - that it does not offend anyone in the group. Bring your Voice, your guitar-mandolin-fiddle-banjo and ukulele. Donations are always welcome.
Cheery Community Drum Circle
The Cheery Community Drum circle is a communal gathering where participants express themselves through rhythm and percussion. We welcome anyone who wants to participate - so if you have never played a drum before this is the place for you! If you are a Djembe master this is the place for you.
We follow the “integrated Community Drum Circle” Methodology developed by Circles of Rhythm using a multicultural approach to drumming that is culturally sensitive and inclusive. We use drums from around the world to achieve layered resonant tones and creating music.
By facilitating the use of Drums, Percussion Instruments and Rhythm techniques we hope to achieve three Goals:
* to build our community and connect individuals
* encourage musical participation and foster growth
* provide scientific therapeutic benefits
The ICDC provides space and silence for participants to reflect on their own spirituality and holistic well being. To maintain our inclusivity and multiculturalism we use no dogmata or spiritual messaging.
Each Tuesday As we focus on building community through shared musical expression, participants are encouraged to listen and respond to each other in an improvision and collaborative way. Together we will share in the creation of music, regardless of musical background or skill level. Everyone has a sense of Rhythm, we all have a HEARTBEAT. We provide a safe place to grow rhythmic skills and fostering musical proficiency making sure everyone has an opportunity for self expression but also enhancing cognitive functions and decreasing stress. Participating in an integrated community drum circle will give you opportunities for self discovery, healing, health improvement, and of course meeting new people and having fun!
The many benefits have scientific evidence-based foundations and studies. Scientific research has shown drumming results in the following benefits: Improved motor skills, regulation of the brain stem, development of new neural pathways, relaxes the body and central nervous system, toning effect on the vagus nerve, reduces stress and anxiety, increase of white blood cells to fight off infection.
We Provide all of the Drums and Percussion Instruments
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Key Benefits
Reduces stress and promotes relaxation
Drumming has been shown to lower stress levels and promote relaxation. The rhythmic vibrations of the drums can help to calm the nervous system and reduce anxiety.
Encourages mindfulness
Drumming requires focus and attention to the present moment, which can help to promote mindfulness and reduce stress.
Boosts the immune system
Studies have shown that drumming can boost the immune system by increasing the production of certain blood cells, which help to fight off infections and diseases.
Improves cognitive function
Drumming requires coordination, concentration, and memory skills, which can help to improve cognitive function and enhance brain connectivity.
Enhances social connections
Drum circles provide a fun and engaging way to connect with others and build social connections. Drum circles bring people together in a shared musical experience that can help to foster a sense of community and belonging.
Increases creativity
Drumming is a form of creative expression that encourages experimentation and improvisation. It can help to boost creativity and inspire new ideas.
Promotes physical fitness
Drumming is a physical activity that can help to improve cardiovascular health, strength, and endurance. There is some work to drumming.
Why Play a Musical Instrument...
Search the web and you will find many reliable sources explaining the benefits of playing a musical instrument.
Our Top Five (5):
Use your Brain
Give your brain a good work out. Playing a musical instrument stimulates your brain increasing brain connectivity. Improving Memory.
Patience young padawan
Use your patience, it takes time perseverance, practice and endurance. You will get better but it is learning step by step you are not going to be Mozart overnight and your going to find muscles you didn't know you had before you are Axle Rose.
Expand your Social Network
Reduce Stress
Forget about your worries, take your mind off your troubles. Reducing stress has been shown to reduce blood pressure, heartrate and stress hormones.
Sense of Achievement
What a sense of achievement when you achieve a goal. Setting SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, in a period of time) Goals helps build confidence when you are learning. Remember when you learned your first chord or found all of the notes in the measure correctly. Great Job!
Have some fun and meet new people in real life. Take the leap to share your talent, gift or hard work with others. Through band at school or an open mike or Jam session there are so many ways to connect with other people. Everyone needs a fiddle in a band...