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Testimonials

THERAPEUTIC DRUMMING | CORPORATE TRAINING | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | CHURCH PROGRAMS | COMMUNITY

Therapeutic Drumming

"The results achieved from this session have been tremendous."
~ Sylvie Héroux, Activity Director, Hanover Care Centre/McVean Lodge, Hanover, ON

"Zoë was most enthusiastic and captured the residents' attention and interest throughout each session. ...I would recommend this program as very worthwhile for any group of seniors or other special populations as it was a most positive experience for all involved."
~ Lisa Quilty, Program Manager, The Village Seniors' Community, Hanover, ON

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Corporate Training

"Most participants felt that the workshop exceeded their expectations and they would welcome the chance to participate in another workshop like this one. Zoë made the entire experience from planning to intervention a delight."
~Janice Whitford BScN, Nurse Educator, Emergency Department
Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, ON
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"As an educator, I wanted to offer a program for health professionals in Dufferin County, and Zoë had the perfect program for my clientele.

Zoë is not only articulate and efficient at communicating and organizing, she brings the connotation of "upbeat" to a whole new level."
~ Ann Bogue, Education Coordinator
Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County, Orangeville, ON
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Educational Programs

" Zoë Kessler's workshops at our Montessori School were fantastic!"
~ Laurie Waller Benson, Music Specialist, Children's House Montessori School, Port Perry, ON
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"...Through our classes with Zoë I watched the students develop a love of drumming which was definitely due to Zoë's positive and encouraging teaching style. I would highly recommend the Cultural Kaleidoscope Drumming Programme with Zoë Kessler!"
~ Jennifer Murphy, Gr. 5 Teacher, Norway Public School, Toronto District School Board, Toronto, ON
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"Zoë…inspires enthusiasm for drumming and making music in general. She has a lot to share and seems to thoroughly enjoy empowering people through helping them realize their own potential."
~ Anna Gruda, Arts Education Coordinator, Durham Art Gallery, Durham, ON
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"I would highly recommend to any educator Zoë Kessler's services as a tool for continued insight into world music."
~ Kimberley Stewart, Gr. 11/12 Music Teacher, Mount Forest, ON
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Church Programs

"Thanks for helping us find & express the rhythm of our souls! It was great!"
~ Heather, Participant, Port Nelson United Church Annual Women's Winter Retreat, Burlington, ON

"Everyone raved about the drumming and it was a wonderful way to end the retreat. ...Your exuberance was most infectious, which made the session so special and so much fun."
~ Nancy Hori, Organizer, Christ Church United Church Women's Day Retreat, Mississauga, ON

"Zoë - you possess an uncommon gift of allowing all to participate and feel part of the contribution. Thank you…"
~ Susan, Participant, Port Nelson United Church Annual Women's Winter Retreat, Burlington, ON

"What a pleasure to have worked with you… Your involvement with the drums brought everything together! It was truly a great celebration. Thank you for 'going the extra mile'…"
~ John Hill, Celebrate Africa! Coordinator, St. Paul's United Church, Dundas, ON

"Zoë created a relaxed but focused atmosphere in which to become a part of the drum circle and to receive the best possible benefit from group drumming and individual rhythm creations. Zoe has a sense of individual needs of people of all ages in her groups, and strives to meet these needs if she can. She encouraged everyone in our groups to watch and listen to each other, and to feel that every contribution was a wonderfully personal expression.

I would encourage everyone to make use of the talents of this highly personable and VERY energetic person; she comes highly qualified with experience, training and background."

~ Christine MacDougall, Music Director, Organist, Westminster United Church; Elementary School Teacher (Retired), Peel District School Board
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Community Workshops

"I was at the YMCA weekend in Pinecrest last weekend and was pleasantly surprised at what a blast I had at your drum circle. I had not really anticipated it would be THAT much fun. I found you to be an awesome facilitator and was able to really let loose and have a fantastic time, thanks to your fun loving attitude.
PS: Your web site is excellent"
~ Kathy Pereira, Women's Retreat Drum Session Participant, September, 2006, Gravenhurst, ON

"As a teacher for 25 years it is obvious you have all the necessary criteria and more - knowledge, humour, valuing others and above all making everyone feel important...great job!!!"
~
Martin McGrath, Community Workshop participant, July 2005, Mount Forest, ON

"It was fun to learn all the beats and movements of the hand. The workshop was great."
~ Donna Woodstock, Women's Hand Drumming Workshop participant

"Still bone-deep excited from Friday's rhythm adventure. Somewhere on your eval form I think there should have been a box for 'How grateful are you for the opportunities presented by this workshop? scale 1 = least grateful, 5 = most grateful' and I would have filled it in '5'"
~ Marlene Ziobrowski, Women's Hand Drumming Workshop participant
February 2005, Owen Sound, ON

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