Brenda has degrees in biochemistry and pharmacology, and has always had an interest in how systems in the human body work together and react to stimuli. After receiving her doctorate she married Pete and became co-owner of Terrapin Hill Farm which has led her into many roles, including organic gardener, event organizer, entrepreneur, public speaker, and community organizer. She has helped develop the farm into a successful wedding and event venue, and co-created MYPATH, Kentucky’s first yoga festival, and Rhythm Rising.

Brenda was completely new to drumming when a group at the farm started weekly drum circles in 2020. Since then she’s experienced firsthand the joy, relaxation, stress relief, and camaraderie that drumming in a group provides. This led her to explore the ways that drumming is being used as a form of therapy in different settings, and to learn about current research that explains the biological mechanisms that produce these therapeutic results.

Brenda and Pete are both very proud and honored to be your hosts for Rhythm Rising!