Have you ever longed to play a musical instrument or wished you hadn't given up on early musical studies?

"I found a friend in the drum. I found the rhythm of my heart that I was so deeply missing and looking to connect with, and I found a sacred sisterhood. During these times, especially having a community that you can come to, and fully release everything and drop into sacred rhythm is incredibly priceless."

C.J. Thomas

Simply Healthy Marketing

"I love having the accessibility of the Sacred Drumming Academy courses wherever I go and I can access them at any time.  I am a traveler of the globe and the sacred drum is something that can easily be transported with me on any of my journeys. I have been drumming with Krista for over 2  years and this academy has helped me to really indulge in the foundations and learn more about the vast history of women and the drum. The academy courses are intelligently outlined and easy to follow.  Krista’s passion and adoration of the sacred drum really shines through and is indeed infectious!  I am so grateful I purchased this course and now have lifetime access."

Aubrey Sharp

"It has forever changed my life. Krista's teaching style is so effective. She makes drumming fun. She makes it approachable. She teaches you how to integrate it into your life and how to bring much more joy into your life through drumming. She can take complex techniques and break them down into very approachable steps. I have had so much fun learning from her and have learned so much in the time I have been with her. I’ve also really enjoyed learning about the history of frame drumming. It allows me to connect with the drum in a different, more sacred way.”

Lena Hirschler

Retired CFO, Mother, Teacher and Dancer

“I wholeheartedly recommend my mentor Krista Holland, as a guide for those seeking a deep dive into the divine feminine art form of frame drumming. Following in the footsteps of her own mentor Layne Redmond, Krista offers an approach that is rooted in tradition with a genuine touch that is uncommon in our times. One can feel the link between the ancient presence of countless generations of women who have gathered in this way to make music together represented in the way that Krista carries the group. Krista has a transformational quality about her that touches all that she meets. Studying with her will change your life, as she tends to see, magnetize and encourage your true unique essence to come through. If you find yourself drawn into this mandala of feminine wisdom, Krista will meet you there in the center of your own gifts, reflecting back your own inner heartbeat.“ 

Annie Moon

Singer, Musician and Holistic Bodyworker

"I began a journey of healing, reuniting, honoring, and remembering my inner feminine prior to the Sacred Drumming retreat, but it was here that I finally began to feel ease and joy in the journey. She had been shoved into the shadows, and the circle of this retreat created a safe space for her to step into the light."  

Marcella Bell  

Author and yogini

"The Sacred Drumming Academy created by Krista Holland gave me the opportunity to begin studying frame drums finally. Before that, living in Italy, I couldn't find any in-person training from teachers of Layne Redmond's lineage or at least focusing not only on the technical aspects of the drum but also on its uses as a sacred tool.Apart from techniques and rhythms, the most important thing I learned from Krista was to feel my personal connection with the drum. Another thing I highly valued in the Sacred Drumming Academy was the fact that Krista taught us the history of female frame drumming throughout the millennia, making us feel connected to this ancient lineage of drummers. As a teacher, I must say Krista is very patient, kind, and loving. She pushed us to try our best but at the same time, she always encouraged us to try no matter what, to get in the flow."

Paola Coccia,

Italy

"I was just looking for a drumming teacher but what I got was so much more...Krista is a carrier of the lineage of drumming and I’ve been so grateful to learn not just how to play the drum but also the history and herstory of women and the drum. She always weaves this into her teaching and connects the playing of the drum with something older and vaster - it’s not just this instrument you're holding in your hand it’s this sacred lineage that she is really passionate to transmit to her students.”

Aimee Ryan

Facilitator, Mediator and Restorative Justice Practitioner

"I’m very grateful to have met Krista Holland and taken frame drumming lessons with her live, via Skype. After reading “When the Drummers were Women “ by Layne Redmond. I felt so inspired to play the frame!!! I was thrilled to discover Krista. Her way of teaching is simple, sacred, clear, and with depth. Krista showed me how to connect to the drumming path in a very satisfying and personal way on all levels, a way I had been longing for. She helped me to develop skills and confidence to facilitate Sacred Frame Drumming circles in my community here in a remote area on the far south coast of Australia. I love this!! I feel so blessed to be living with this ancient, mysterious rhythmic thread which continues to weave and unravel its magic and beauty in and through me."

Lynne Bowman 

Yogini and Sound therapist

“She really brings us close to home to the heartbeat of ourselves and Mother Earth as the drum represents that heartbeat of Mother Earth. Krista has that heart for it, that heartbeat for this beautiful instrument. I would highly encourage anyone who has that desire to begin playing a drum to take that step and sign up with Krista. You will be overjoyed with what you are learning, and it will change your life for the better as well”.

Kimberly Mallet

Flautist

"The delicious weave of knowledge, wisdom, playfulness and skill was a treat to be with. Krista is a bright light with much to share! I encourage anyone to check out her drumming class!"

Shellee Rae

Spiritual Guide, Healer, Author

This entire experience gives us a taste of the transformational potential in women's Sacred Drumming, as Krista teaches it. Combined with gentle yoga and the beauty of Ghost Ranch, it is a uniquely powerful experience. I would come again and again, if I could.  p.s. It works for all ages

Demaris Wehr  

Author

“It’s nothing short of magic...Krista is one of those rare magicians who can combine sacred drumming, deep knowledge of the Sacred Feminine, and equally deep knowledge of modern psychology and neuroscience with dexterity and mastery. The resulting alchemy is quite a heady mix, and a workshop with her is the equivalent of diving deep down the rabbit hole with Alice. It’s nothing short of magic!

Raja Choudhury

Speaker, filmmaker, and teacher of Awakening Your Kundalini

"Krista’s teaching and research are at the forefront of the global interest in frame drumming. Her depth of wisdom and passion for her subject are sure to inspire those called to take up this ancient instrument for transforming consciousness and for creating greater health and well being."

David Crow, author, herbalist, educator, and founder of Floracopeia Aromatic Treasures

"Krista infuses her teaching with thoughtful intention. She interweaves focused exercises with playfulness and spiritual depth. She has a strong focus on the many benefits that frame drumming provides, including to our nervous system and brain function, but also on the importance of belonging to an ancient lineage of women drummers. I'm grateful to Krista for the depth of commitment she has for creating a vibrant community of drummers the world over."

Megan Danforth, Founder of the Rogue World Ensemble, member of the Wild Honey Trio, and Executive Coach