Welcome to Yolanda’s Spirit Drums — A Sacred Space for Sound, Soul, and Transformation

For over three decades, I walked the sacred path of drum making—crafting not just instruments, but vessels of Spirit, healing, and ancestral connection. Each drum I created was a prayer, a bridge between Earth and sky, made with intention, reverence, and love. Now, as this sacred chapter comes to a close, I step into a new becoming—one rooted in teaching, storytelling, and guiding others along their own spiritual paths.

Though I no longer make drums, the final pieces in my shop remain, each one infused with ceremony and waiting for the soul they are meant to serve. And while the tools of creation shift, the medicine continues.

Today, my work flows through monthly drum circles, where community gathers in rhythm and remembrance. I offer a Spirit Drum Making Apprenticeship for those called to learn the deeper wisdom of the drum. I host a soul-led podcast, sharing stories, ancestral insight, and spiritual guidance. And I’m currently writing my second book, a love letter to Spirit and a legacy for the generations to come.

This space is more than a website—it is a living altar for connection, healing, and truth. Whether you’re returning to the rhythm or just beginning to hear the call, know that you are welcome here.

  • TRD- The Real Deal Podcast

    Listen to stories from the soul, insights on healing, ancestral wisdom, and the wild truths of walking the sacred path. The first episode premieres on April 8th on YouTube.

    Watch on YouTube

  • Following Earth Mother's Heartbeat

    Get your signed copy of my book to hear a story of the deep connection to nature and Spirit that pervades us all.

    Get Your Signed Copy

  • Featured in Voices of America

    Learn about my creative process and how my creations come to life in drum making and the spiritual inspiration for my work through Voices of America.

    Watch Here

  • Monthly Drum Circles

    We gather. We drum. We raise the frequency together. Come be held, be seen, and remember your rhythm on the third Saturday of every month in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

    Learn More

Upcoming Events

  • Join Yolanda each month for a powerful and heart-opening drum circle where rhythm becomes ritual, and community becomes medicine. These gatherings are more than just music — they are a sacred space to reconnect with your soul, with Spirit, and with each other.

    Every third Saturday from 1-3pm at Unitarian Universalist Church in Las Cruces.

  • Want to be a drum maker and have your own business?  Learn the ageless process of manufacturing, honoring and selling these beautiful Yolanda drums. This certification consists of a week long in-person training.

  • I bring my passion for music and drums to Native American conferences and festivals nationwide, sharing the rhythms and cultural significance of my handcrafted instruments. Additionally, I participate in book signings, lectures, and women's circles. Through interactive talks, workshops, and performances, I aim to inspire and connect communities, celebrating our rich heritage together.

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Customer Reviews

  • I am a big fan of Yolanda's music. Her beliefs and teachings are so sacred that they always inspire me. It is because of her that music has become a huge part of my life.

    Brittney N. Padilla

  • I have never experienced the power of musical instruments that I have experienced with Yolanda's drum. She perfectly created the drums that create such sacred sounds.

    Rodolfo B. Williams

  • My love for music has increased with Yolanda's drums. Spiral is my favorite drum, and I feel so blessed to get to know about the drums from the Drum Woman. Thank you, Yolanda.

    Betsy R. Linch

  • Wonderful Drum! Really grateful for this lovely, strong, resilient and authentic drum made with a lot of love and care! Thanks Yolanda!

    Susana

  • I'm amazed. I told Yolanda I had been searching for the right drum for myself that I could feel connected to. I've been searching for some time for something that felt right,wasn't overpriced for poor quality or made in a rush. I found it! You can tell she puts love into the work she does. I will pass that love on in my work as well with this drum. Thank you!!!

    Summer

“We are spreading sacred and powerful vibes.”

— Yolanda Martinez