Frame Drum Wisdom

04/24/2026

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THE POWER OF SOUND

Sound originated in the cosmos and brought forth creation. This concept is evident not only in Anishinaabemowin, the Ojibwwe language, but also in aadizookewin (our storytelling).

Since ancient times, aadizookewin has been regarded as a ritual invocation where the storyteller's voice acts as a channel, breathing life into stories (bimaadizi). Consequently, sound is vital in bringing tales to life.

Although I am not an oral storyteller and instead convey stories through writing, sound is a recurring motif in my narratives. Through my written stories and artworks, I delve into Anishinaabe perspectives, incorporating the spiritual significance of sound, sky-beings, and the natural world. My storytelling often links the sound-making of the Thunderbird (sky power) and the loon (water power) to the Midewiwin (Grand Medicine Lodge) traditions, emphasizing the healing powers inherent in these connections.

Ceremonial objects and natural phenomena, such as rattles (zhiishiigwanan), the thunder (animikiii), the popping of miinikaanan or seeds, and the presence of "singing rocks" (asiniig negamowaad), are frequently included, viewing them as living, sounding entities that hold ancient wisdom and healing medicine.

See my story blog:

https://www.zhaawanart.com/blog

04/20/2026

A new vision to co-create community while building strength, uplifting our voices, and empowering women to be grounded, rooted and rise in our individual and collective power.

COMING SOON the Nashville Women’s Drum Collective.

Stay Tuned 🙏🏼💖🥰🎶🌈🌅🦋🦚

ReSounding Wholeness
Karen Renée Robb

04/13/2026

It’s a BIG week. A very important week for a major inner shift to happen.

Friday’s New Moon in Aries (April 17th) may in fact bring about the doorway and portal to a whole new level of being… if you are ready to take full responsibility and respondability for what your life will hold in the next chapter.

We are all being called, but not everyone will choose the opportunity for this time of passage.

Nate Callahan, Jeremy Ryan and I are holding a very special New Moon Reiki-Infused Sound Journey in East Nashville in support of this unique celestial time.

It truly can be the opportunity to return to your celestial home for a time of remembrance and bring new awareness back to Earth. A time of reunion and integration of your Higher Self into your body. And set new intentions for the days ahead.

This journey has been that powerful for many. Are you open to the possibility that it will transform your life? We hope you are.

Learn more and register through the link in the comments below.

ReSounding Wholeness
Karen Renée Robb

04/08/2026

I am excited to share about the next BIG CommUnity event happening at the Bask Retreat Center in Centerville, TN on Saturday, June 13th from 11am-4pm. I will be a participating practitioner sharing soothing sound energies throughout the day.

Learn more and register through the link in the comments below.
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Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Bask Retreat Center — a space designed to help you unplug, restore, & reconnect.

We’re opening our gates and our hearts for a joyful gathering that welcomes friends, neighbors, supporters, and the curious to experience the land and vision behind Bask. During this special event, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the property, meet our team, and learn about the wellness experiences, creative programs, and nature-based offerings that will shape our community moving forward.

Wander the trails, visit our emerging gardens, and step into the spaces where workshops, gatherings, and healing practices will unfold. Throughout the afternoon, we’ll share the story of Bask — how the land is being restored, how our upcoming programs center mind-body wellness, and how you can be part of this new chapter.

Whether you’re here to celebrate with us, discover something new, or simply enjoy the beauty of Middle Tennessee, we welcome you with gratitude. Come connect, explore, and help us mark the beginning of Bask Retreat Center.

We can’t wait to share this moment with you.

Karen Renée Robb
ReSounding Wholeness

04/07/2026

I had the pleasure of meeting Nesrin at an event at The Frist a few weeks ago. She is an incredible Daf drum player. She teaches how to play the instrument to make sure it continues for generations to come.

We met yesterday to see how we might collaborate together to teach and share what we both love.

I am grateful for our connection at this time. 🙏🏼💖🎶🕊️🦋🌻

ReSounding Wholeness
Karen Renée Robb

03/18/2026

Laura Mayo and I have been providing Sound Journey facilitation together in the greater Nashville area for a number of years. Participants have consistently shared that what we provide is different and more powerful than most sound bath/sound journey experiences. The proof is in the live, in-person experience.

We welcome the opportunity to serve the community in a greater way. If you have an organizational event, retreat, corporate off-site, or just have a group of family or friends that you would like to provide a long-lasting, memorable, transformative experience for, we would welcome the opportunity to take your event to the next level.

Reach out to me to learn about rates and booking opportunities. We have a variety of Sound Journey themes and experiences we can provide and are open to collaborating to bring your unique vision for your live event to life.

We look forward to serving you through the soothing and transformative power of sound.

You can learn more about Karen-Renée at www.framedrumwisdom.com and Laura at www.lauramayosound.com.

ReSounding Wholeness
Karen Renée Robb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZEH96ESS98

Laura Mayo and Karen-Renée (Kay Ray) have been providing Sound Journey facilitation experiences together in the greater Nashville area for a number of years....

03/16/2026

Next Monday, March 23rd, Join Us for a FREE Community Sound Bath experience in the Baird Chapel at Cumberland University in Lebanon, TN.

An evening of soothing sound waves and deep, tranquil music to ease your mind, relax your body, and lift your spirit. Learn about the power of sound from the founder of Frame Drum Wisdom, Karen-Renée Robb as she and fellow sound healing artists Jimmy Lopez & Laura Mayo, provide the community with a beautiful respite through sound.

A sound bath is a meditative experience where participants are “bathed” in sound waves. These waves are produced by various sources, including instruments such as singing bowls, percussion, chimes, rattles, tuning forks, and even the human voice itself. These sounds, when combined and played over and around the body, create a deep relaxation that leads to a state of harmony within and throughout the space where the sound is contained.

Sound lives, moves, and breathes in us, through us, and all around us. Wherever we are, sound is emanating, vibrating, and affecting us on a deep level. Sound is sacred. Sound creates. Sound can soothe. Sound unites.

This event fills up. You do need to register for your FREE spot. Bring friends and family. New to experiencing Sound Bath's? This is a great place to start.

Learn more and register through the link in the comments below.

ReSounding Wholeness
Karen Renée Robb

03/15/2026

I have been receiving pictures and videos over the last few days from our first Evening Of Healing Sound.

Sharing a beautiful album of photos that were taken by Kion Ra of Djedi Photography

This experience and expression is so beyond words for me to describe. I just hope more people get to experience how absolutely beautiful it is to be held in community in this way. Healing on so many levels and the energy of Oneness so palpable.

We are the ones creating the future. The more of us that realize we have the power to change the trajectory of what’s happening on the planet, the better off we will all be.

We must continue to show up for ourselves and each other and create the world we wish to live in. The new way ahead.

Deep bow to everyone who helped to make this co-creation a reality and for the people who were moved to bring themselves into this time and space to feel something remarkable.

More to come, stay tuned.

Photo collection by Djedi Photography

03/14/2026

Next Saturday, March 21st we are coming back together for a Beautiful Full Day Retreat at King Murphy’s in Goodletsville. Our gathering in January was so well received, we are collaborating again to bring the community something extra special as we enter into Spring.

Join John Murphy, Dennis King and I to "Celebrating Spring Equinox | Awaken Your Voice & Rhythm ~ Renew Your Spirit".
Join us for a day away to engage in tools, techniques and supportive guidance that will help you cultivate your relationship with your own voice, intuition and inner wisdom.

Karen-Renée (Kay Ray) will bring the gifts of Frame Drum Wisdom where reclaiming voice, heartbeat rhythm, childlike-wonder, and deep listening to Self can change the trajectory your life in a profound way.

John and Dennis will guide you in the gifts of shamanism, rattles, crystals, meditation and other wisdom ways to help you lean in and learn to trust in the guidance you find within. There will be time for inner contemplation, experiential practices, a walk on the Chakra Trail and more.

We are the ones we have been waiting for. Let's gather together in CommUnity and bring forth our innate, magical gifts to co-create the world we wish to live in.

Learn more and register today! The link can be found in the comments below.

ReSounding Wholeness
Karen Renée Robb

03/09/2026

It’s finally here!

This Wednesday evening experience the NEWLY regenerated concert series

An Evening Of Healing Sound | A Transformational CommUnity Experience

Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
White Hall Nashville | East Nashville
Cost: $33 (+ transaction fee)

Join us for the launch of a very special evening of sound, music, energy healing and more to delight your senses and bring peace to your body and soul.

Each experiential concert in the series will have featured performances and a long sound journey to guide you back into your body & being ~ leaving you feeling whole, rested, revitalized and renewed. In addition, there will be select Reiki/Energy healers sharing their unique modalities surrounding the hall. You can choose to pay for mini sessions with incredible practitioners while the sound experience unfolds.

This is a Substance Free evening. We encourage you to just come and be in this portal of amazing energy. Feel what the power of sound can do to help you regulate your nervous system. Feel what the power of intentional community can do to help elevate your being, presence and expression in the world. Your mindfulness of this request will help to create a safe environment for everyone who attends.

We are excited to co-create an experience that will be celebrated and appreciated by the community as an authentic, accessible, compassionate expression where everyone who comes, know that they matter. Because you do!

FEATURED SOUND HEALING ARTISTS

Jason Warner
Laura Mayo
Jimmy Lopez
Karen-Renée (Kay Ray)
MonAxi Filha da Terra
Caroline Sledge
Jeremy Ryan
Jo-Lynn Bhagwandin
Ra Sun
Saraya

FEATURED REIKI & ENERGY PRACTITIONERS

Kathryn Ziegler (KLZ Method)
Nathan Callahan
John Murphy
Dennis King
KAP by Glorious (Gloria Armond)

There is still time and space available to join us. Learn more and register today through the link in the comments below.

03/04/2026

Reaching out to let those of you who may be interested in coming this Friday evening 3/6 to the “Soul Star Activation & Illumination Sound Journey” at Southern Crystal Company in Old Hickory, that we have decided to create a 2 for 1 option.

Given the intensity of this week and the incredible shifts that this lunar eclipse (3/3) is creating in our lives, we would like extend a $33 per person rate for those of you who have a friend and/or loved one that you would like to participate in the experience with.

Please private message me OR for those of you that have my phone number, text me. I will give you a different option for payment. At the time of registration, let me know who your guest will be.

Taylor and I look forward to sharing and holding space for everyone who is moved to be with us at this time. Such an important time to gather with like-hearted human beings. All genders are welcome.

Learn more about the experience through the link in the comments below.

03/03/2026

Southern Crystal Company / Village Yoga Old Hickory is celebrating their 5-year Anniversary in March! I am super grateful to be sharing experiences and classes again in this beautiful place and space. If you haven't been to this oasis in Old Hickory Village, you need to check it out.

This Wednesday evening (3/4), there is still time and room to join us for the first monthly "Sacred Sound Circle" where we all have frame drums to aid in our vocal exploration and liberation. I create a fun, safe space to reclaim your vocal range and rhythm. No musical experience is needed. It is a natural medicine for your body, mind, emos and soul.

On Friday evening (3/6), Taylor and I are teaming up to share an incredible "Celestial Sound Journey", that will culminate in your 8th "Soul Star Chakra Activation & Illumination". It is time to truly embody our highest energetic essence (or at least practice to understand what it can and will feeeeel like).

Both of these gatherings will help you regulate your nervous system and serve to relax, renew and revive you for the days ahead. Guaranteed!

So join me/us this week. Experience energy shifts toward a greater unfoldment. Who you are truly matters. Let's rise together.

The link to register for both can be found in the comments below.

Karen Renée Robb
ReSounding Wholeness