Seniors jam with drums during a drum circle at Vi at Lakeside Village. Smiles and laughter followed when the drumming and rhythm games began. The focus for this drum circle was exercise, bonding, and personal growth. After the drum circle, one resident said “She is the whole package. I feel like I got a workout, physically, mentally, and spiritually.” This … Read More
Let’s stop being ‘anti-bully’ and start being ‘pro-kindness’ – a lesson we can learn at any age
A lot of people think my chosen field is new age-y. Some think I’m a child care professional or a drum teacher. When asked what I do and I explain that I ‘provide interactive rhythm and music programs for all ages and abilities,’ the person usually responds with some form of, “well, we already have a music teacher” or “cool, … Read More
Rhythm & Memory – Childhood lessons for improving your adult memory capacity
When I was in 7th grade, I remember having to learn a long list of prepositions overnight. Oh, the agony! How was I supposed to remember every single preposition and then regurgitate it all down on paper? I remember sitting at my kitchen table with the book open in front of me, and then pacing around as I wracked my … Read More