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Showing posts with label Drums. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Drums. Show all posts
Monday, November 5, 2012
Monday, October 22, 2012
Benefits of Drumming for Speech Delayed Students
Drumming has been used as a mode of communication in some African cultures for years, as drums can be used to create different tones, syllables and stresses that imitate speech. For speech delayed students, drumming can also be an effective means for developing stronger speech skills.
Speech delayed students can use drumming to express themselves non-verbally, by creating different sounds on the drum. Through improvisation, students play a pattern on the drum, and then imitate the pattern vocally. With the aid of drumming, students find a natural rhythm that helps them translate the drumming patterns into speech pattern, which they can repeat.
Because drumming leads students into a regular rhythm, this helps with breath control and provides a predictable framework, which reduces anxiety. Students can safely create a pattern on the drum, and through the process of imitation, children feel in control and encouraged in their ability to translate their rhythm patterns into speech patterns.
Neurologically, drumming requires the use of the entire brain. Drumming forges a strong connection between the parts of the brain that include speech, thus helping to make those parts of the brain stronger. Studies show that participation in music can improve the capacity for verbal memory, in both stroke patients and speech delayed students.
Best of all, drumming is fun and lifts the spirits.
Speech delayed students can use drumming to express themselves non-verbally, by creating different sounds on the drum. Through improvisation, students play a pattern on the drum, and then imitate the pattern vocally. With the aid of drumming, students find a natural rhythm that helps them translate the drumming patterns into speech pattern, which they can repeat.
Because drumming leads students into a regular rhythm, this helps with breath control and provides a predictable framework, which reduces anxiety. Students can safely create a pattern on the drum, and through the process of imitation, children feel in control and encouraged in their ability to translate their rhythm patterns into speech patterns.
Neurologically, drumming requires the use of the entire brain. Drumming forges a strong connection between the parts of the brain that include speech, thus helping to make those parts of the brain stronger. Studies show that participation in music can improve the capacity for verbal memory, in both stroke patients and speech delayed students.
Best of all, drumming is fun and lifts the spirits.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Revelations in Doylestown
You may have noticed that Music & More is having a lot of workshops and sessions at Revelations, located in Doylestown. Not only is Revelations generous enough to host our great music workshops, but they have their own great services as well.
At Revelations, "ignite the spark within" if you are looking for counseling, hypno-therapy, alternative therapy, classes and more. You can get more information by visiting in person, calling or visiting their website:
Revelations
573 N. Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-622-3290
www.revelationsru.com
These Music & More workshops will be held at Revelations this summer:
- Making Music & More for Mommy & Me
- Making Music & More for Theater Enthusiasts
- Making Music & More for GLEE Enthusiasts
At Revelations, "ignite the spark within" if you are looking for counseling, hypno-therapy, alternative therapy, classes and more. You can get more information by visiting in person, calling or visiting their website:
Revelations
573 N. Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-622-3290
www.revelationsru.com
These Music & More workshops will be held at Revelations this summer:
- Making Music & More for Mommy & Me
- Making Music & More for Theater Enthusiasts
- Making Music & More for GLEE Enthusiasts
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Mommy & Me Drum Circles
Join in the drumming fun with these special drum circle sessions just for Mommy and her little ones. Each drum circle session features a lesson on new drumming patterns, and finishes with a jam.
Upcoming Session Dates at Two Locations:
Revelations
573 N. Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
3:00 – 4:00 pm
6/14/2012
6/21/2012
7/12/2012
7/19/2012
8/02/2012
8/09/2012
Bucks Club
2600 York Road
Jamison, PA 18929
12:00 – 1:00 pm
6/19/2012
6/26/2012
7/10/2012
7/17/2012
8/07/2012
8/14/2012
Cost: $20 per session for mother and child, each additional child $5
Instructor: Alix Paul of Music & More
Space is limited. Priority given to advance registration.
For more information or to enroll in a workshop contact:
Fern Flicker
(267) 980-0706
fflick@verizon.net
Upcoming Session Dates at Two Locations:
Revelations
573 N. Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
3:00 – 4:00 pm
6/14/2012
6/21/2012
7/12/2012
7/19/2012
8/02/2012
8/09/2012
Bucks Club
2600 York Road
Jamison, PA 18929
12:00 – 1:00 pm
6/19/2012
6/26/2012
7/10/2012
7/17/2012
8/07/2012
8/14/2012
Cost: $20 per session for mother and child, each additional child $5
Instructor: Alix Paul of Music & More
Space is limited. Priority given to advance registration.
For more information or to enroll in a workshop contact:
Fern Flicker
(267) 980-0706
fflick@verizon.net
Friday, January 27, 2012
Alix Paul - Drum Instructor
Alix Paul started out her musical path on the drum kit but fell in love with the djembe when she started frequenting the weekly Philadelphia drum circle in Fairmount Park. The djembe is an African hand drum that originated in 12th century Mali. It is made from a single piece of wood and carved into the shape of a goblet that is hollow throughout with a skin covering over the top. The djembe has become extremely popular in the Western world and is known for its role in drum circles. It is said that drum circles are the root of organized music; they are not only fun but relaxing and even therapeutic.
Alix is also a songwriter and vocalist, with a core in jazz, blues, and pop. She has experience with teaching, and is currently teaching rhythm (djembe) to a special needs teen. Her newest endeavor is a drum circle workshop for kids. While studying at Bucks County Community College, she worked as an assistant in the Audio Lab under Music Professor John Sheridan, and participated in their Percussion Ensemble. After receiving her Associates Degree in Communications, she is interning at East Coast Recording Studio under two-time GRAMMY nominated producer, James Cravero. She currently performs and teaches around the Philadelphia area.
Alix is also a songwriter and vocalist, with a core in jazz, blues, and pop. She has experience with teaching, and is currently teaching rhythm (djembe) to a special needs teen. Her newest endeavor is a drum circle workshop for kids. While studying at Bucks County Community College, she worked as an assistant in the Audio Lab under Music Professor John Sheridan, and participated in their Percussion Ensemble. After receiving her Associates Degree in Communications, she is interning at East Coast Recording Studio under two-time GRAMMY nominated producer, James Cravero. She currently performs and teaches around the Philadelphia area.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Eric Straley - Piano, Guitar & Drum Instructor
Eric Straley enjoys providing musical instruction to help others learn to play an instrument and to gain an appreciation for music in their lives. He received his degree from Jersey City State College, where he studied music theory, ear training, site reading, ensemble playing and performance, percussion instruments and guitar. He has provided private tutorial music lessons for students of all ages. He specializes in hands on instruction of drums, percussion and guitar.
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