Community celebration: 5 years + helping others

On September 22nd, 2017, we celebrated 5 years of rhythm with lots of food, fun, and drumming!  Hurricane Irma had blown through just two weeks earlier, so we used the opportunity to do some good.  Donations were collected for the Salvation Army of Northeast Florida and the Jacksonville Humane Society for the people and animals who were severely affected.

We also signed thank-you cards for first responders, including:

  • firefighters
  • EMT’s
  • doctors, nurses, and medical staff
  • sheriff’s offices and police departments
  • electric companies
  • waste removal and sanitation department

Everyone then participated in a drum circle.  We focused on reducing stress, connecting with each other, and expressing gratitude.

View our photo gallery below, and then check out some video highlights of the fun!

Thank you to our sponsors, including Denny Ross Consulting Corp., Balance + Transform:  A Different Kind of Wellness Center, Juvons Maison Gaja, and Kroma Printing & Design!  We couldn’t have done it without you!

Thanks also to HOBNOB, who did a fabulous job hosting and catering, and to Custom Ink for helping us create some amazing t-shirts for our attendees.

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Team-Building: Leadership Jax Opening Retreat in St. Augustine, FL

On August 18th, 2017, members of the Leadership Jax class of 2018 got a fun surprise at their opening retreat at World Golf Village in St. Augustine – a drum circle!  Since they had just spent the day getting to know one another, a team-building drum circle was just the thing to solidify connections.  Our 5-step process took them through some energizing drum rolls, a relaxing warm-up, a listening and communication activity, drum jam, and an activity to strengthen bonding.

According to their website,  “Leadership Jacksonville educates, connects, and inspires diverse leaders to build and strengthen their communities.”  Since connection, diversity, and creativity are the cornerstones of Just Add Rhythm’s events, this was an ideal blending of organizational values.

Activities included:

  • Give a Little, playing one’s neighbor’s drum and injecting upbeat energy into the group (short video here!)
  • Drum jam where participants made up their own rhythms and led the group using volume cues (short video here!)
  • Number Walk, which encouraged participants to think on their feet and adapt quickly to change (short video here!)

Participants shared that the event helped them to relax and connect, and they also drew parallels between the Number Walk activity and examples of adapting to change in work-related and personal experiences.  Plus, they had tons of fun – just look at those smiles!

Photo credit:  Steve Ramcharitar

Interested in adding some rhythm to your team’s next event?

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Coming Up – Joyful Rhythms Workshop in Jax!

Joyful Rhythms Workshop!

When:  Wednesday, August 16th, 2017, 7-8 pm

Where:  Balance + Transform Wellness Center, 4241 Baymeadows Rd., St. 1 & 2, Jacksonville 32217

Workshop description:  

Would you like to learn how to utilize sound to maximize your health and the enjoyment you get out of your life?  Joyful Rhythms is an interactive workshop which introduces drumming from a wellness standpoint.  This workshop includes drumming, mindful breathing, and lots of play in a method that is intended to help you relax, re-focus, and find joy and intent in your daily life.  No prior musical experience is necessary.  Drums and instruments will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.  Join us as we experience sound in a way that is sure to invigorate the senses!

What you’ll walk away with:

  • Mindful rhythm & breathing techniques you can use at home, at work, and in the car
  • Simple tools for listening and communicating more empathetically and purposefully
  • Rhythm-based relaxation and focusing exercises you can do – even without drums
  • A sense of feeling energized and rejuvenated from being a part of a supportive and fun community

Event Price: $15.00





Drop-in cost:  $17 cash

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