Jeni is a great person and a great teacher. She is well versed in many diverse rhythmic styles and is always excited to share and teach what she knows. She is very supportive and creates a welcoming environment for novices and experienced people alike to drum together. She understands that people have different ways of learning and so teaches how to drum and pick up rhythms several ways. I've found costs for group classes to be quite reasonable. read more

What a WONDERFUL first time experiencing Summer Beats & Brews with DRUMMM Circle in Napa on July 6th! THANK YOU so much, Jeni Swerdlow, for guiding us through rhythm, letting us explore the various percussion instruments and toys, making music together on the drums, and the connections we all shared in the circle! The venue choice at Napa Yard-Oxbow Garden and set up outdoors with the cool summer breeze in the shade was perfect! We all had such a an awesome fun time! It was lovely to meet everyone at the circle from different parts of the world as well with such great energy and good vibes! I'm looking forward to joining the next DRUMMM Circles Berkeley & SF! read more

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We just had the best 3 yr old birthday party with Jeni. She provided drums and assorted instruments and led 25 3-4 yr olds in 1 hr drumming activity. Jeni has amazing energy, she captivated kids and adults and everyone had a great time. Thank you Jeni! read more

Jeni brought energy, skill and a beautiful lightness of being to our private drum circle that was a commemoration for a departed beloved friend. Most of us were beginners, some even shy--but everyone showed up with their best selves and felt solace and inspiration. Jeni not only knows rhythms and how to incite a group, she is deeply attuned to the vibe of the room. We all felt a beautiful buzz for days afterwards. read more

Jeni is extremely talented and a wonderful facilitator. I've had the opportunity to experience drum classes, drum circles and even a 25th wedding anniversary celebration drumming good time, all created and led by Jeni and her team. Jeni's energy, skill and wealth of knowledge comes through every time. Not only will you get to explore drumming, you will get to connect with others doing the same. Take the plunge! Make your heart happy! It will be a wonderful experience. I can't recommend Jeni and Drummm Rhythmic Events enough. read more

We requested Jeni to hold a drumming session for our 4yr old's birthday party. Everyone had an absolute blast! Jeni is very skilled at entertaining kids with beats and music, and going with the flow. Multiple folks mentioned loving the event after the party. Thank you Jeni for helping make our special day even more special :) read more

Drumming is just plain fun. And soul pleasing, and energizing, and so much more. But Jeni brings the drumming experience to the highest level. She is so engaging! So welcoming, so smooth at nurturing the spirit of the group, such a good coach, with so many amazing rhythms. Her encouragement has been so great at inviting me and many others to jump right in. "If you have a heartbeat, you can drum." (I do!) "If you are having fun, you are doing it right." (I am!) Anyone who has dreamed of drumming should give Jeni's classes or drum circles a try. Well worth investment of time and $$. read more

Jeni and her team held a wonderful drumming event for our Birthday celebration! She was very organized and punctual, and maintained great communication leading up to event day. Jeni and team brought an amazing assortment of drums and fun noisemakers, was very accommodating with a special song we wanted to play and sing along to, and made our birthday celebration super special! I highly recommend Jeni to make your next event incredibly fun and memorable. read more

Jeni does a great job. I've gone to her Universal Drumming classes and her drum circles for several years. She's always welcoming, well prepared, and very good at teaching the rhythms. Its always a good time. read more

I highly recommend DRUMMM Rhythmic Events! Whether you attend a community drum circle or bring them to your own event, it's a unique experience that fosters creativity, connection, and pure fun. Jeni is a master facilitator--she brings the energy, guides the rhythm, and makes everyone feel welcome and important. I've been drumming with DRUMMM for about 9 months, and I'm continually amazed at the range of people who benefit: toddlers to seniors, introverts to extroverts, beginners to pros. Everyone finds a way to connect and contribute. It's a great way to be present, recharge, and bond with others. If you're looking for something uplifting, inclusive, and joy-filled, give it a try--you'll likely have more fun than you've had in a long time! read more

Jeni of DRUMMM rhythmic events is a powerhouse of energy and positive vibes. She dropped into my circle of 22 men of my informal Men's Group participants ( age 27-89 ) and in ten seconds had everyone engaged in unselfconscious and joyous discovery of their rhythmic selves ..probably dormant since childhood. I've been flooded with thanks from the men about what a transformative and just plain joyous evening it was. I can't believe this woman isn't booked 365 days a year..she's that good! read more

I wanted to do something special to celebrate my 60th birthday, so I hired Jeni to lead a drum circle at my birthday party. It was an amazing experience! Jeni is so good at getting everyone comfortable on the drums and creating an experience that works for both absolute beginners and those with drumming experience. It was an opportunity to bond and celebrate connections as friends and fellow humans. Jeni has that special quality that makes her feel like a trusted friend for everyone in the drumming circles she leads. I've heard from every guest at the party how much they enjoyed themselves. Jeni's drum circle was a wonder gift to me and the friends and family who attended. I wanted them all to know how special they are to me and Jeni enabled me to make that happen! read more

WOW. Jeni brought so much energy, joy, and rhythm to our son's birthday celebration. He is a toddler who is passionate about percussion, and hiring DRUMMM was an obvious choice for our big party with all of his friends. Many parents approached us to say goodbye and rave about how fantastic Jeni was in facilitating the music experience for the kids. Our son can be prone to shyness (he spent his birthday party last year mostly hiding out with a favorite babysitter). With Jeni facilitating the drumming experience, he drummed in front of all of his friends and classmates with a huge smile plastered on his face. Jeni was great, and we would love to explore bringing her to our school to have more fun with the kids soon. read more

Drummm saved the day! Our corporate retreat changed location last minute and Drummm swiveled with us. They provided instruments, instruction, and drumming activities (on-site) that had our executives laughing and taking their ties off! We did real "work" through our playtime with Jeni and Carrie at Drummm. They worked with the conference center staff like old friends during set-up and breakdown. I wish I could hire them everywhere we go! read more

I brought Jeni and Drummm to my office for a leadership teambuilding event for about 20 people. The experience far exceeded my expectations, which were already high! The most skeptical of my colleagues were immediately won over. People who thought they had no musical talent were engaged and delighted through the whole experience. Jeni and her team are thoughtful, organized, dynamic, creativ, and so much fun! Can't recommend them enough! I would bring them in again in a heartbeat. read more

Jen was great! My sister was in town and I wanted to take her to a drum circle. There was none going on that weekend so next best thing was to sign up for private lessons! Jen gave us 90 minutes of private lessons at her home in her back yard. She had different drums for us to try out, showed us how to use our hands on the drums, and gave us different rhythms to try out. "Ride the horsey, ride the horsey, ride the horsey, ride. Clap" It was a lot of fun and I look forward to trying out dirtier drumming circles with her! Fun!! read more

Jeni is so "up" and vivacious. Her energy truly goes viral - with the beat. Spending time at her events are invigorating. read more

"I attended one of Jeni's DRUMMM sessions at Ashkenaz in Berkeley shortly after Nov 4, 2024. It "delivered" in spades - providing community, expressing pain and fear, processing anxiety physically and no talking, no mind games, pure joy through physicality and connection. I am most grateful." read more

Drummm events are so much fun! Jeni has a way of making it easy for everyone, from beginner to seasoned pro, to make wonderful music together. I know I'm going to have a good time when she's at the helm. Her enthusiasm is infectious! read more

I've known Jeni for years, as I've studied drumming with her in various settings. She is a master group facilitator, and knows how to shift her approach based on the audience, whether it is a camp or school group, a corporate conference, a religious organization or a wedding. We hired her for our wedding because it was a dream to have a drum circle for family and friends who had never even touched drums before. A friend comically wrote to us after the wedding: "I loved the drum circle. I want one by the same woman at my funeral, please." Jeni brings all the instruments and can coordinate sound equipment and schedule according to your needs. She truly provides a transcendent experience that is proven to be good for your brain, health and happiness! read more

I invited Jeni and Drumm to be the activity at our company holiday party at Woodside Capital because I wanted something physical, fun and different. I wanted people to be able to let go in a healthy way, and drumming allowed us to do that! Jeni was a terrific facilitator, she brought a variety of instruments, and our team really enjoyed themselves. I enjoyed it so much that I'm hoping to bring Drummm to a birthday party soon! read more

Synopsis: I want to do it again! Dets.: Had a fantastic time with Jeni and Maya - what a way to go out with a bang! The drum circle was an incredible and original way to celebrate a new life in our family. Jeni is full of energy and facilitated a warm, loving, and spirited circle. Highly recommend. read more

At my sis-in-laws baby shower last Sunday, Jeni and her team led us through thee most magical drum circle. The way she led us through the circle, my mind, body and soul all found themselves in tune as one and it was amazing! Not only would I recommend Drummm Rhythmic Events, I'm looking to bring them into one of my own events! What an amazing experience! read more

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Updating this review now that Jeni has come out twice to teach and facilitate. She brought fresh rhythms for us to learn and did a great job accommodating both brand new and beginner level drummers. Jeni brings all the fun, many percussion toys to play around with and once again her energy is infectious ! I've done a couple facilitated drum circles and she is by far the best spirit read more

Skill, Energy, Experience, Artistry, Professionalism, Technique, and Positivity. Jeni brings all of these and more to the various group drumming activities she leads, and I highly recommend her events to you whether you are just a beginner or an experienced hand drummer. You will see folks having a great time, connected together in rhythm. read more

Fantastic!!! Jeni is personable, fun and engaging. Our group of around 12 hosted a DRUMMM event on Tuesday August 30, 2016 as part of our RealTalk series on personal empowerment and emotional mastery a psycho-social developmental workshop. The students at first did not really want to do the experience, but soon after we started could not get enough and drummed for 2 hours. This was a wonderful, joyful celebration which taught our students another tool for their tool belts in how to manage stress creatively. Jeni is a real gem to be around and to engage with. Thank you DRUMMM for an outstanding experience. Tom Holcomb Jr., Career Development Manager - San Francisco Conservation Corps. read more

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I had the opportunity to do a few different events with Drummm and every single one was a lot of fun and a total stress reliever. So I decided to bring Drummm to celebrate my birthday!!! We had a multi-age, diverse group drumming session and everyone loved it! I highly recommend DRUMMM for any event where you would like the attendees to take a special memory of the day with them! read more

Jeni is amazing! I hired her to facilitate a group event. She listened to my objectives and crafted a perfectly executed percussion/community development session for us. As part of her service, she provided all the drums and a variety of percussion instruments. She is fun, organized and made everyone feel engaged and supported throughout. Everyone in the group was overjoyed by the session with Jeni, even those who went into it very tentatively. It was a huge success! read more

Jeni is fun, kind, and skilled in her craft. I am thoroughly enjoying learning djembe with her and everyone in the Drummm Universal drumming course. I definitely recommend this course to anyone who desires to learn a therapeutic musical instrument. Drumming has been around since the beginning of time for a reason. Thank you Jeni! read more

Wonderful! Jeni worked with my diverse team of 15 to use percussion instruments to end our day of strategic planning with some bonding and fun. It was a perfect wrap up to the day, leaving us calm, focused, and energized, and I received positive feedback on the activity from my staff -- even the drum-circle skeptics :) Jeni was easy to work with and has not only a lot of knowledge but also a very approachable style. Definitely would recommend! read more

Jeni and Wade were AMAZING. They were on time, professional, super flexible (which was a life saver as I had a last minute event request) and helped us have a great time. Our event was supposed to be 15-20 people, and only a handful showed up. Jeni & Wade never wavered and adjusted the program to meet our smaller group size needs. Would absolutely recommend! Can't wait to have larger events with them in the future! read more

Jeni is the best. I have taken universal drum classes with her as well as participated in her facilitated drummm circles. I can't wait for the next one. Great for all ages and abilities. I always feel better after drummming! read more

I've know Jeni for years and have participated in many drum circles and classes facilitated by her. Her teaching style can work for anyone at any age. You don't need prior drum experience, and I promise, you will be playing at the end of the class. read more

Jeni and Craig are excellent facilitators for school settings, especially for K-8 students with a broad range of ages and with a variety of musical abilities. As a long time educator I was very impressed with DRUMMM's organization, facilitation, and inclusive leadership. I highly recommend school's include DRUMMM in weekly school meetings, for a regular classroom relationship building exercise, or to strengthen and team or community listening skills. Our school recently hired DRUMMM to lead an Earth Day celebration circle and it was fantastic! Afterwards I heard many students share with their teachers that it was the best part of their day and week! Thanks Jeni and Craig, we'd love to have you again. read more

Jeni was just superb in leading the drum session. Everyone from 80+ to 6- participated _and_ enjoyed the event. 12/10 will go through the experience again! Thanks Jeni read more

Jeni was well attuned to the people in our group. She was able to help the inexperienced while challenging the more experienced. She is fun and enthusiastic and her bells kept the beat for all of us wonderfully. read more

A totally energizing experience! Much better and longer lasting than caffeine! Jeni Swerdlow is a great instructor, and makes her drum circles so much fun. I will go back again and again. read more

I spent last Saturday afternoon at my first drum circle facilitated by Jeni, and had the BEST time! Our group had people with varying levels of experience, and Jeni provided us all with a safe place to explore without judgment. She makes drumming approachable (even if you think you can't) and is encouraging without being overwhelming. She has infectious positive energy and I left the event feeling like I had really connected with everyone there and definitely want to do this again. If you're even slightly curious, but a little hesitant, I definitely recommend trying this out ... you won't regret it!! read more

Jeni is so wonderful at engaging our team in our team building event. Our team of 35, traveled from SF to Santa Rosa for a 2 day off-site. Not realizing how hot it would be, I had planned to have our drumming event held outdoors. It was hot. The team was sweating and exhausted from an 8 hour meeting. Jeni was phenomenal at getting everyone working together and energizing the team! It was great; she is great! I had folks out of their seats dancing! It was great team building event and I received great feedback from the team. She is the sweetest and is so nice to work with. read more

Obviously I'm a fan. Jeni is the BEST! I've seen her run events between 5 and 150 people ALL over the Bay Area with equal charm and charisma. Whether it's an educational event, performance or a team building exercise she gives the participants a well measured dose of pizzazz. From setting up events, getting the crowd engaged, planning and wrap up Jeni is a consummate professional who sets a high mark and exceeds it EVERY time. From community building exercises with families and kids from Richmond or making a special splash in a classy setting with a Techie crowd, Jeni can get rapport going right off the bat and make an impact RIGHT away. The most impressive skill I can point to as far as her facilitation and event orchestration is that BOTH beginners and skilled drummers will get their drumming groove on and have an exhilarating experience in a Drummm event together. Everyone fits into the rhythm and nobody is left out OR bored. FINALLY I can especially recommend Drummm as a "turnkey" experience. Book Jeni, add people VOILA DRUMMM MAGIC!!! Always worth it and an invaluable resource to the Bay Area. read more