Music and Movement for Social-Emotional Development
Holistic Child Development
Our approach supports the whole child— physically, sensorimotor, socially, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually.
Just as a tree grows strong from its trunk, your child builds full-body strength and coordination through drumming and movement.
The branches represent the social and emotional responses that flourish through collaborative rhythm-making, while the leaves symbolize the subtle skills—nuance, refinement, and artistry—that develop with dedicated practice.
At the heart of it all is the spirit of connection: the recognition that we grow strongest together.
Science and Tradition Combined
Group drumming draws on age-old musical traditions. We draw not only on western european music traditions but also on african, indigenous american,
and world music-movement traditions as well as contemporary emerging practice of communal rhythm-making.
We also draw on current neuroscience, which addresses rich capacities and how to activate and orchestrate them for optimal
development creating a learning environment where children naturally explore, connect, and create.
This program encourages authentic self-expression while fostering a deep understanding of interdependence and
community—values that extend far beyond the music itself and can cascade into lifelong learning.
What Your Child Will Gain
- Confidence built on real mastery: children discover their own voice and build genuine self-assurance grounded in real accomplishment.
- Stronger social skills: Collaborative drumming requires listening, responding, and synchronizing with others. Children practice teamwork, empathy, and supporting their peers.
- Emotional growth: Music provides a joyful, safe, outlet for self-expression and emotional exploration— a space where all feelings can be honored and expressed.
- Physical Coordination: Full-body engagement develops both gross and fine motor skills, building strength, balance, and bodily awareness that serves children across all activities.
- A felt sense of belonging: In shared rhythm children feel what it means to be part of something larger than themselves building a lived sense of community and interdependence.
Invitation
Our group drumming program is more than a music class—it is a celebration of holistic growth and joyful discovery.
Your child wil move, play, and create in a community that honors both individuality and connection.
I am genuinely excited to help your child
find their unique rhythm and awaken their spark for life.