What people are saying.

  • I attended the Monday night meditation the night you were guiding us in mindful drumming. I loved the session, how it allowed us to stay in our bodies and really experience a deeper connection to the motion and beat. It has stayed with me since –– thank you for offering your approach to mindfulness.

    Susan Moon, Washington, DC

  • Fred is a kind, thoughtful, and gifted leader.  Drumming Through Mindfulness is an excellent tool for both self awareness as well as community building.  The lessons learned have profound carry over into both the workplace and everyday life.  Fred's encouragement makes those who have never touched a drum before feel empowered and those with advanced skills find new lessons.  The added bonus that Fred is a great performer turns this work into lots of fun!  

    — Rachel Bevins, Newport News, VA

  • Fred gets drumming, and he gets people. His approach celebrates creativity, invites experimentation, and draws the best out of everyone. The confidence Fred instilled in me has led me to participate in a monthly drum circle at a nearby land trust.

    -Jon Reese, Atlanta, GA

  • I really enjoyed Fred's drumming workshop. He gets all participants truly engaged and helps them hear rhythm in new ways.

    — Amy Crouse-Powers, Otego, NY

  • Fred Katz is a giant in many senses.  He’s really tall, a gentle giant, you could say.  And he’s also a big soul.  He’s clearly carefully thought out his approach, an approach that frees you to learn by granting you ways to let yourself go and reflect at the same time.  After each drum session, I was saying “yes” out loud with a kind of bursting in my spirit.  No judgment at all.  I cannot recommend him emphatically enough.

    — Bill Webster, Augusta, GA

  • I have never drummed before, but recently I’ve felt drawn to it. Watching people drum with their hands (vs drum sticks and a set) together is mesmerizing - a powerful way to be in community. Fred did a great job of introducing ideas, giving some demonstrations and feedback and leaving plenty of time for us to experience drumming. I had a delightful time and found myself drumming on my kitchen table the next morning. Thanks, Fred!

  • Fred Katz's Drumming with Mindfulness Workshop was so much fun and very enlightening! It made me feel more confident about participating in a drum circle, but more importantly, it reminded me of many mindfulness practices that can help me with all parts of my life.