Resources

Drumming Books, Videos and DVD's

1. Amazon.ca - Search for books, videos and CD's.

Proud Member

1. URTH.TV - UrthTV is the new social media network for people who value greater awareness, healthy lifestyles and a sustainable planet.
2. Women Empowering Women - Dedicated to the education, celebration, promotion and support of women around the world.
3. Seattle World Percussion Society
4. Toastmasters International
5. Percussive Arts Society
6. CARAS-Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Science
7. Equality Now

Suggested Links

1. Drummerworld - The No.1 Drum & Percussion Website in the World for three years running.
2. Drummer Girl - A Web site for women who drum
3. Women in Music - A dynamic group of music industry professionals working together to support, cultivate and recognize the talent of women in the field of music
4. Drums on the Web - Fun music, interviews, articles from various artists on how they've incorporated percussion into their kits, photos from PAS (Percussive Arts Society) and other concerts/clinics, upcoming concert/clinic schedules, links to drummers' and percussionists' Web sites, newsletter, etc.
5. Rhythm Web - World percussion and world rhythm resources
6. Djembe.org - An interactive links guide to the online djembe community
7. REMO World Percussion Instruments
8. Percussive Arts Society
9. Nanaimo, B.C. is my home! Check it out here: www.nanaimo.ca and www.tourismnanaimo.com.
10. Wildly Sophisticated Media - "A Bold New Approach to Career Success"
11. Serendipity's Backyard - Inspirational Centre, Bookstore and Gift Shop in Richmond, B.C.
12. Swara InSPIRITations - Live profoundly every day of your life
13. New Leaf Distributing - Your complete source for books, recordings and gifts to nourish the body, mind and spirit.
14. Mali Direct is based in Bamako, Mali in West Africa. It’s the online store directly connected with Rootsy Records. Everything sold from Mali Direct is FREE SHIPPING and "FAIR TRADE."
15. Sounds True - More than 500 titles about spiritual traditions, meditation, psychology, creativity, health and healing, self-discovery, relationships, and more.
16. Descarga - Descarga specializes in a wide range of Afro-Latin music with a large selection of CDs, music books, instructional materials and some percussion instruments. If you're into Afro-Latin Music, this definitely is a place to look into.
17. Metronome Online – Free! This online metronome is ideal for quick and easy use, while practicing your drumming rhythms.
18. Canadian Music - Designed for Canadian Fans, Artists, Promoters and Industry Executives
19. Ladyslipper Music OnLine Catalog & Resource Guide - Over 15,000 titles in their online catalog. Ladyslipper Music is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to heighten public awareness of the achievements of women artists and musicians.
20. New Music Label - New Music Label is a one-stop solution for seeking, finding, and managing all types of Music careers.
21. Mike Dolbear - A fantastic drumming resource website
22. Drummer Cafe - A drum and percussion community for drummers and percussionists from around the world; novice to professional.
23. Acoustic Music - Reviews of new releases by folk and acoustic artists.
24. CD Reviews - Album Reviews, Music Reviews, Interviews and MORE!
25. Just Plain Folks - Songwriting & Musician Networking Organization. Just Plain Folks is a group of over 18,000 Songwriters, Recording Artists, Music Publishers, Record Labels, and about every other type of member of the Music Industry.
26. FitRhythms® - FitRhythms is a revolutionary new fitness program created by Paulo Mattioli that combines live drumming and dance into an exciting, uplifting and effective work out!
27. World Fusion Radio - Featuring World Fusion artists, including Pamela Lynn
28. Tiger Bill Meligari - For Expert Advice, Reviews, Resources, & Talk about Drums, Drumming, & Percussion
29. Vic Firth: The World's Largest Manufacturer of Drumsticks and Mallets - Descriptions of drumsticks, keyboard and timpani mallets, brushes, sponsored drummers, drumming education and news
30. SABIAN Cymbals - Much more than a cymbal manufacturing company!
31. Cape Breton International Drum Festival Online

Drumming Books, Videos & DVD's

Djembe.org - An interactive links guide to the online djembe community.

African Drum Rhythms - Educational tools for djembes, bass drums and bells by Lennart Hallstrom. Books, Practice CDs, Free Software, Notation, Sound Samples, Rhythm Exchange.

Magazines

1. RockrGrl Magazine
2. Drum! Magazine
3. Modern Drummer Magazine
4. Global Rhythm - An online magazine featuring world music festivals, concerts, world music downloads, plus music reviews from Africa, Europe, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East.
5. Dirty Linen - Folk, World, Roots artists and more!
6. Penguin Eggs - Canada's Folk, Roots, and World Music Magazine
7. Drum Pro - Online Drum Magazine

Male Facilitators/Drummers

1. Drum Circle - Arthur Hull: Village Music Circles
2. Rhythms of the C - Cameron Tummel one of the worlds most charismatic drum teachers and facilitators
3. Drumming Circle - John Yost
4. Rhythm Events - Todd Balcom
5. AZ Rhythm Connection - Frank Thompson
6. Drum Brothers - Matthew Marsolek
7. Drum Cafe Texas - Michael Endurle (Kahuna)
8. Kalani Music - Kalani - One of the finest drum facilitators and drummer/percussionist in the world.
9. Dom Famularo - Drumming's Global Ambassador. Drummer and motivational speaker.
10. Mickey Hart - Drummer (The Grateful Dead)
11. Pete Lockett - World Percussionist
12. Hossam Ramzy - World Renowned Egyptian Percussionist
13. Glen Velez - Biography, discography, and news about this modern percussion master.
14. Mamady Keita - Official site of master drummer Mamady Keita. Biography, discography, filmography, and a calendar of events and workshops.
15. Pepe Danza - Joseph 'Pepe' Danza is an electrifying percussionist and multi- instrumentalist.
16. Hari Pal - Tabla percussionist, traditional and innovative. Soloist, participant in and organizer of concerts.
17. Deef Roelofs
18. Dan Slater - Melbourne, Australia - Dan has dedicated his life to creating, performing and educating music. He has published "Creative Drumming Made Simple," and regularly performs professionally.
19. Danny Britt - Drum teacher, clinician, writer. One of the top drum Web sites worldwide.
20. Robert L. Friedman - Author of "Healing Power of the Drum"
21. David Jones - Australia's David Jones is one of the world's leading drummers.
22. Michael Shrieve - Over the course of his eminent career, Michael Shrieve has written, produced and played on albums that have sold millions of copies worldwide.
23. Ed Mann - Zappa percussionist, vibes player, composer, sound artist, UFIP gong and cymbals specialist.
24. Danny Seraphine - CTA - California Transit Authority

Female Drummers/Percussionists

1. Layne Redmond - Superb Percussionist
2. Marla Leigh - Multi-Percussionist
3. Resonance and Rhythms - Judy Piazza - Percussionist, Music Therapist and Facilitato
4. Susie Ibarra - Drums and Percussion
5. Evelyn Glennie - World-renowned Solo Percussionist
6. Alessandra Belloni - Percussionist
7. Drum For Joy - Jacqui Macmillan - Hand Percussionist
8. Ubaka Hill - Nationally Known Drummer, Teacher and Performer
9. Anuradha Pal - Internationally Acclaimed Professional Tabla Player
10. Lori Cotler - Lori Cotler is winning accolades as a true vocal visionary. She has been thrilling audiences in the US and around the World with her boundless global fusion which melds South Indian Rhythm Voice -- Konnakol, Jewish inspired mystical chant (Niggun), Tribal Improvisation and Jazz Scat in exotic meters.
11. UB Drum Circles - Christine Stevens
12. Drummm - Jeni Swerdlow
13. Music Explorium - Kathy Kieler

CD Recommendations

1. Souhail Kasper’s "Awazan: Arab Rhythmic Modes"
2. Foundamental Djembe - This CD offers the listener an easy, practical approach to learning the fundamental West African djembe patterns. If you learn these patterns, you will experience a significant leap forward with your skills. I highly recommend this CD to all my students. It's simply perfect!

Music Stores

1. Long and Mcquade
   6324 Metral Drive
   Nanaimo, BC V9T 2L8
   (250) 390-4771

Other Resources

1. Forsaken Memory.com - The One Man Band with No Fans, Melodic Rock Metal. Including music resorces, recording tips, forum and blog.
2. Barry Keenan - Quality musical production for demanding artists.
3. JT Productions - Dedicated to producing events that are uplifting to Women's Spirits
4. Peyman Nasehpour - A non-political website for promoting Persian, Azerbaijani, Kurdish and Indian Drumming
5. Womb Boom! - Women's Drumming Ensemble
6. Todd Duncan Photography - Professional photography
7. Jonathan Cruz Photography - Professional photos of Pamela Lynn on this site are by Jonathan Cruz.
8. Stonefield Media - Digital audio and video production
9. Shakerman - International arts and sound
10. Drumskulls - Exceptional djembe drums
11. Remo HealthRHYTHMS - Drumming for your health
12. HandDrumming.org - Vancouver Hand Drumming Scene
13. Able Webs - If you like Pamela's Web site, let us put you on the World Wide Web, too!
14. Raw Earth Carvings - Stunning carvings by Lindsay (Lynn) Branson (Pamela's mother)
15. Teambuilding Specialists in Singapore - This company specialises in teambuilding and teambonding activities.
16. Word Storm - Spoken Word Events Nanaimo
17. Drum Happy - Drumhappy is maintained by Dan Slater, a Melbourne based musician, teacher and author of the instructional book/CD: Creative Drumming Made Simple.
18. Nanaimo Drums - Drum Circle Information