| "Your workshops were both fun and educational. I was especially impressed with your ability to get them all drumming so quickly." Tracy Lewis - Big Brother Big Sister - School Match Coordinator "Thank you so much for your Drums & Communication Workshop during the Rochester AmeriCorps training session. You provided an excellent team building activity and we would love to use you again soon." David Monroe - Rochester AmeriCorps - Program Advisor "Jeff is a fantastic cultural asset to any event. He brings a great energy to any size audience regardless of age, ability or background." Steve Appleton - Generation Cool - Director |
| "Music inspires the soul and is the language of beauty" . . . Join Us to Reconnect with the Magic ! ! |
| The Most Recent Workshops & Events |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters School Program North Rose Elementary. |
| Wayne County's Big Brother Big Sister School Program at Clyde Elementary. |
| Fun Group Activity, Skills Development, Healing Circles, & Much More. |
| Regular Open Jams at Sagawa Park in Brockport |
| Rochester Soccer Mascot Rex the Raging Rhino Drums at Cool Kids |
| Recreational Music Making & Group Empowerment Drumming No Musical Experience Necessary / Accessible to Everyone Stress-Reduction, Team Building, Introduction to Music, After School Fun, Developing Self-Expression / Communication Skills, Senior Exercise Classes Healing-Spirit Circles, Group Support and Camaraderie Sessions, and Much More |
| After School Programs ~ Interactive Workshops Workplace Stress Management |
| My 17+ Years of Experience Will Provide You with a Fun Activity Created Specific to Your Needs... |
| Why Drumming? Everyone Can Participate, it's a Fun Way to Bring People Together, and Combines a Number of Proven Health & Wellness Strategies. These Programs are for All Ages & Group Sizes Jeff Mann leads hands-on experiences that will engage each participant with the Creative Learning Process. Group Drumming will Strengthen Critical Thinking, Improve Problem Solving, Sharpen Listening Skills, and Promote Active Participation. All while Developing Self- Esteem, Artistic Expression, and an Appreciation for Cultural Diversity. |
| Programs In Schools Workshops ~ for small to medium sized groups of any age . . . and are used as intensive studies of rhythm, structured activity, and much more. Residencies ~ With the help of the music teacher . . . we take over music classes for the week. In each class students get personal instruction on striking the drum, how to use vocalization to play different rhythms, and then learn to play multi-part Afro / Latin music in a group setting ~ all in just a few short minutes. Most of the class time will be for fun music making and not the instruction. Performances ~ are forty-five minutes to two hours. I teach the basics of playing a drum to the whole room and then invite small groups of 15 to 25 students on stage to play. Once the drummers and chorus are shown how to play a rhythm the audience participates with clapping and vocals . . . this is when the 'magic' begins. Then every 12 to 20 minutes another group comes onto the stage to play... and there's usually a surprise finale !! |
| A Call to Gather |
| A Team Building Exercise |
| Drumming has been used for centuries for the purpose of healing, ritual, and celebration. Using the ancient wisdom passed down by indigenous peoples, we can use harmony and balance to raise our positive vibrations and promote healing for ourselves and each other. The research shows that drumming is great for our health and vitality... for the mind, body, and spirit. In these sessions, Jeff will teach basic drum techniques to produce a good sound, show why we use our voice to learn rhythms, and how to find, explore, and express your Inner Spirit Voice. As time allows, we will travel through different exercises that lower stress levels, improve the body's immune response, increase an overall sense of well-being, and will strengthen your connection to each other... This is when the Magic Happens and Healing Begins ! ! ! |
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| 11.06.15 |
| 8.05.16 |
| 8.16.16 |
| 6.11.16 |
| Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School Click Here |
| REOC's Cultural Celebration "Building Community" Click Here |
| Cool Kid's in Sagawa Park Downtown Brockport Click Here |
| Camp Broncho-Power Piperwood / Fairport Click Here |
| Annual Strawberry Fest Downtown Albion Click Here |
| 8.09.13 |
| Migrant Education's Last Summer School Day Click Here |
| 6.09.18 |
| Annual Strawberry Fest Downtown Albion Click Here |
| 8.14.18 |
| Camp Broncho-Power Piperwood / Fairport Click Here |
| 9.19.13 |
| SUNY Brockport's Annual Diversity Conference Click Here |
| The Programs |
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