Author Archives: Deborah

About Deborah

My name is Deborah Masterson; I am the caretaker of the ‘Awapuhi Labyrinth on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. I'm also a certified advanced TaKeTiNa Rhythm teacher. My fascination with the mystery and power of rhythm was ignited when in 1988 I attended a Samulnori concert. For many years, I concentrated on Korean percussion and dance, both in Honolulu and in Korea. Over the intervening years, my explorations have included West African dundun, Afro-Cuban and Congolese congas, dumbek, frame drum, and classical Indian music. But these days I am into painting! Click on ART! in the main menu.

Leaving my bubble/The beat goes on…

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Deborah

I recently heard a podcast in which a man named Max, in service of breaking out of his routine, “leaving his bubble,” created an app to randomly choose a Facebook event for him to attend—drinking with Russians, acroyoga, a community pancake breakfast. … Continue reading →

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HPR Interview

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Deborah

BIG MAHALO to Hawai‘i Public Radio for choosing to interview me this morning about the current monthly Rhythm Full Circle at Kalani Retreat. Listen now! p.s. I am a Lifetime Member of HPR since 1984. If you find value in … Continue reading →

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Explore Rhythm…

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Deborah

…from the inside out Starting on the Big Island March 2015. Immerse yourself in this form of moving, musical exploration. Develop your awareness and deepen your understanding of rhythm in its many forms. You don’t need to play an instrument. … Continue reading →

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Are you “rhythmically challenged”?

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Deborah

When I talk to someone for the first time about Rhythm Full Circle, often that person claims to be “rhythmically challenged” or have “no rhythm.” How can that be? Your heart beats. Your breath flows in and out. Cycles of … Continue reading →

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TaKeTiNa at Polestar on the Big Island

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Deborah

TaKeTiNa comes to the Big Island of Hawai‘i! Join me, Deborah, and my colleague Heidi Lawson at Polestar Spiritual Community for three delicious hours of rhythmic exploration. 7 Noni Farm Road near Pāhoa Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 1 to 4 in … Continue reading →

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Rhythm & Fractals

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Deborah

LISTEN to the report on NPR: Rhythm in music is about timing — when notes start and stop. And now scientists say they’ve found a curious pattern that’s common to musical rhythm. It’s a pattern also found in nature.

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What indeed?

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Deborah

I’ve just returned from the Bay Area and a week of immersion in the TaKeTiNa field. This patch of sidewalk lies just beside the community center where all major TaKeTiNa trainings, workshops, and other events have taken place over the … Continue reading →

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World Samulnori Gyorugi and Festival 2006

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Deborah

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