LIVE with The Famous Dr AL and Suzy Turner

The Power of Drumming with Suzy Turner

Host: Dr. Allen Lycka

Guest: Suzy Turner – Founder of Soul Shine Rhythm Experience

Introduction

Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Suzy Turner, an inspiring percussionist and facilitator. Suzy is the founder of Soul Shine Rhythm Experience, where she creates dynamic drumming events that promote connection, teamwork, and wellness. A professional drum circle facilitator endorsed by REMO Percussion, Suzy has transformed lives through rhythm and community engagement.

Suzy's Journey into Drumming

Suzy's musical journey started in childhood, but after becoming a mother, she lost touch with music. A chance encounter with West African percussion classes rekindled her passion, leading to 10 years of training and performances across Austin. Amid personal struggles, she found that drumming provided strength, grounding, and healing, sparking her curiosity about the science behind its transformative effects.

Drumming as a Facilitator’s Tool

Unlike traditional performers, Suzy discovered her passion lay in engaging and uniting people through rhythm. She facilitated drumming in women’s recovery centers, penitentiaries, and corporate settings, witnessing its power to uplift, heal, and connect. She realized her ability to create safe, inclusive spaces where people felt comfortable expressing themselves through rhythm.

The Science Behind Drumming’s Impact

Drumming is more than just music—it is rooted in human history as an ancient communication tool. The sound of a drum mimics the human heartbeat, creating an instinctual connection. Scientific studies show drumming:

• Boosts the immune system
• Lowers blood pressure and reduces anxiety
• Improves brain function and coordination
• Encourages emotional release and self-expression

Inside a Soul Shine Rhythm Experience Session

Suzy leads a variety of drumming sessions, including:

1. Therapeutic Drumming

Suzy incorporates Health Rhythms, an evidence-based protocol developed by REMO Drums, which uses drumming to aid in:

• Trauma and addiction recovery
• Dementia care and terminal illness support
• Stress reduction and emotional healing

Participants engage in rhythmic games, breathwork, and movement, gradually building trust, confidence, and connection. Even reluctant participants inevitably join in by the end!

2. Recreational & Community Drumming

Suzy hosts events in parks, festivals, and private celebrations, where she transforms chaos into music, creating spontaneous joy and collective energy.

3. Corporate Team-Building & Leadership Training

Companies hire Suzy for leadership transitions, conflict resolution, and communication exercises. Drumming helps teams:

• Improve listening skills
• Enhance collaboration
• Break down hierarchy barriers
• Executives and employees alike bond through rhythm, creating lasting connections and workplace harmony.

BIO

Suzy Turner is the Founder of Soulshine Rhythm Experience where she facilitates interactive drumming events for organizational team building, conference activities, health + wellness, community engagement, and entertainment.

These programs offer an embodied approach that utilizes a whole-person strategy promoting socialization, breaking down barriers, and aligning group members all while fostering support, camaraderie, self-respect and respect for others.

A skilled percussionist trained in multiple, evidence based facilitation methods, Suzy Turner is endorsed by drum manufacturer, REMO percussion and also a member of the Professional Drum Circle Facilitators Guild. 

SOCIAL MEDIA + WEBSITE

Website: https://soulshinerhythm.com/

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/soulshine-rhythm-experiences/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulshinerhythms

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulshinerhythm/