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Drum Circle: Soul Rhythm Experience

Friday, February 15th 7 – 9pm


Cost: $20, Call 847-486-8000 (or email Info@beoptimal.com) to register today!


Experience the power and heart of a drum circle, play along, clap your hands, stomp your feet, be a part of the creativity.  The evening will conclude with a guided imagery drumming meditation.

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Please bring a drum or percussion instrument if you have one, some drums will be provided.


No experience necessary…the only thing required is your presence and a willingness to create!

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Benefits of the Drum Circle:



  • Reduce stress/increase energy

  • Strengthen your immune system

  • Teach you simple drumming techniques

  • Have fun! Celebrate!  Laugh & take deep breaths!

  • Honor your unique contribution to the circle and to the in-the moment music we will create

  • Learn to feel and play with the pulse

  • Deepen your relationship with music


FACILITATED BY: LOUISE DIMICELI-MITRAN
Louise Dimiceli-Mitran is a board-certified music therapist, counselor, guided imagery & music facilitator, vocalist, songwriter & guitarist. She uses rhythmic improvisation and guided imagery as a therapeutic tool to bring out the creative, healing energy in her clients. Louise has been facilitating rhythmic experiences for corporations & organizations for 14 years with her company, Rhythms Within. She maintains a private practice in Chicago, is a music therapy oncology specialist at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, and co-owns Mitran Mitran Music.

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