RHYTHM JOURNEY with Paulo Mattioli and Tahya
CELEBRATE ~ PARTICIPATE ~ CO-CREATE
LET THE RHYTHM MOVE YOU!
Join us for an exciting program that combines drum, percussion and movement ~ Connect to spirit and build community while exploring expanded drumming and dance vocabulary and having fun! Skills in Djembe, dundun, finger cymbals, and frame drum are presented along with developing and expanding the skills in dynamic group empowerment through rhythmic-based events. Participants will learn world rhythms and drum circle facilitation skills.
Participants learn easy-to-learn gestures that make "conducting" a drum circle more manageable. In addition, participants learned the principals of Drum Circle Facilitation including creating the container for community, Circle Communication Skills, Community networking and outreach, Creation and Development of Drum Circle Programs, Adaptation to specific populations, and developing creative facilitation styles which build on one's natural strengths.
This weekend workshop is community-based and open to anyone/everyone interested.
It is applicable to professionals *and* enthusiasts, for example:
* Drum and Music teachers
* Classroom Teachers
* Music therapists
* Dance and/or Yoga teachers
* Health care professionals
* Social workers
* Corporate managers
* Clergy
* Group counselors
* Youth activities organizers
* Community and Cultural Program Leaders
* Camp counselors
* Drum and dance enthusiasts!
* Anyone seeking to expand rhythmic expression and Community!
Rhythm Journey Drum Circles with Paulo provide a powerfully uplifting community experience. Frame drum, finger cymbals and movement sessions with Tahya are designed to liberate new dimensions of self-expression for men and women. Everyone contributes to the success of the event, regardless of age or drumming experience. Powerful bonds are formed and a sense of unity is established as we share in the co-creative process of making music together.
Join us for this Rhythm Journey with Djembe Master and recording
artist Paulo Mattioli, a world-renowned multi-percussionist, educator and
instrument designer, with a special ability to inspire and empower others
via the drum. He is passionate about his work, radiating joy, patience and willingness while graciously sharing the Spirit of Rhythm and community teambuilding. His positive attitude makes learning drum facilitation skills accessible and fun. Paulo is a signature artist for Remo World Percussion, designer of the Remo Signature Series Djembe drums and author of the #1 rated instructional video series, "Hands on Drumming". His talent has carried him around the globe sharing the Spirit of the drum through concert performances, percussion workshops and community drum circles. His special connection to rhythm has led him to perform with superstars Sting, Kenny Loggins, Lenny Kravitz Baba Olatunji and Mickey Hart. He has performed and recorded with the world's top African Drummers, including the top artists of LES BALLETS AFRICAINS.
Tahya is a vibrant dancer with over 20 years of teaching and
performance experience both nationally and internationally. Tahya's
dance and frame drum weekly classes and weekend workshop/retreats
explore sacred and secular eastern dance traditions. Her artistry has led
her to collaborations with internationally acclaimed
artists/musicians/composers including David Amram, Paul Chou, Mimi
Janislawski, Paulo Mattioli, Morocco, and Glen Velez.
Rhythm Journey is open to ALL skill levels
No previous musical training is required.
Everyone/anyone interested is invited to participate in this workshop.
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As evidenced by the cross section of participants in these event, people from all walks of life are interested in sprouting circle(s) where they live and work and by the event's conclusion 20 more folks were empowered to facilitate drum circles in his/her respective residence rippling good will and connectivity in the ever-widening bands of harmonious community drumming circles can build.
Paulo and Tahya will be presenting Rhythm Journey Workshops throughout the U.S. ~ including Hawaii (!) as well as the Lehigh Valley ~ throughout the coming year. For complete details, contact Tahya at 610-776-7045 or browse Tahya Events Schedule.
Below are photos from the November '02 event when Paulo Mattioli presented a drum circle facilitator's workshop in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Participants had this to say when asked....
What worked for you:
Paulo presented a great demonstration of nice beats as well as clear signals. He had great charisma, always talking across to us never talking down. The incorporation of large physical gestures is especially applicable to my work with autistic (non-verbal) children.
- Michael Richards, M.A., MT-BC
Greentree School, Philadelphia, PA
I appreciated the non-judgmental framework Paulo established from the very start of the weekend combined with positive reinforcement.
- Caryn Cziriak, System Support Analyst
Bucks County, PA
The warmth, compassion and total acceptance given by Paulo truly encouraged major risk-taking and a feeling of success.
- Regina Smock, M.D., Psychiatrist
Lehigh Valley, PA
The format was well done and easy to learn; the material was presented in a way that was empowering to the beginner as well as the more advanced player.
- Don Johnson, C.A.C
Leesport, PA
Paulo's enthusiasm!
- William Woods
Computer Systems Analyst
Allentown, PA
The workshop was more than just learning how to facilitate a drum circle.
The group gathered as strangers but became a family in a few hours. We
were empowered not only by Paulo, but by each other.
- Pat A. Talijan
Information Analyst
Lehigh Valley, PA.
As a yoga instructor, I often encounter many levels of experience among students within one class. The drum facilitation workshop with Paulo Mattioli gave me so many tips on how to handle a large mixed-level group or a group of students brand new to yoga. I went to the workshop as a beginner to drumming and came away from it feeling more confident with my drumming skills *and* equipped with a variety of new leadership skills he so expertly interwove into his workshop presentation. I recommend this workshop to anyone who works in a group setting, drummers or not!
- Erica Selzer, Director
Lehigh Valley Yoga Center
Allentown, PA
May 2003 collage from Rhythm Journey Weekend with Paulo & Tahya
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n'other collage from Rhythm Journey Weekend with Paulo & Tahya
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