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RHYTHM SYNERGY

Rhythm Synergy is committed to the power of rhythm to promote individual, organizational, and community wellness. Group drumming has been scientifically shown to decrease stress and improve immune system function. It provides a vehicle for positive interpersonal interactions that transcend societal divisions and “isms,” nurturing communities. And can be used to create abundant learning opportunities -both for students and for adults in the workplace looking to explore group dynamics or improve teamwork and communication.

We are indebted to the many generations of Malinke drummers who have passed their traditional rhythms down through hundreds of years, and to our teachers who in sharing their music with us have connected us with a worldwide network of friends and a lifetime of rhythms to explore! We are committed to paying these gifts forward by sharing West African music with others with integrity and respect for tradition, and with gratitude.

We honor these two commitments by facilitating joyful group rhythm experiences including:

Traditional West African Drumming Classes

Both Amy and Colleen are Certified Associate Instructors with Tam Tam Mandingue Winston-Salem, part of the international network of djembe schools founded by Guinean Master drummer, Mamady Keita.

•Community classes for teens and adults
•Schools and Youth Programs
•Special Needs and Teen Prevention Programs

GRoup and Individual Outcomes drumming (GRIO Drumming)™

GRIO Drumming is DrumRiSe’s approach to creating a unique rhythm event for your group. We start with your stated intention for your event and custom-design a program that draws from several different schools of the absolute best in group rhythm work to help you achieve the educational, health, social, or organizational goals of your group!

The emphasis of GRIO programs is less on becoming technically proficient musicians or learning a specific rhythm and more on the human outcomes that can arise from the experience of co-creating rhythm with a group of people.

Applications include:

•Drumming for Health and Wellbeing
◦Eldercare
◦Recovery Groups
◦Employee Wellness

•Drumming for Corporations
◦Conference Ice-Breakers
◦Teambuilding and Retreats

•Drumming for Community Events
◦Festivals
◦Fundraisers
◦Private Parties

Entertainment

Rhythm Synergy, LLC has a network of percussionists as well as dancers and other musicians available for all your private and corporate entertainment needs. We offer high quality, memorable performances by small combos or full ensembles, Ten Blocks Away and ConunDRUMS.

Workshop & Conference Hosting
Rhythm Synergy, LLC is committed to expanding opportunities for people in the Southeast to study West African music, Drum Circle Facilitation, and related disciplines with the highest calibre professionals in their fields. We have a wealth of event management experience and have helped to organize and promote numerous successful Atlanta-area workshops with internationally touring artists and presenters.