Drum Therapy 
Drum Therapy is an ancient musical tradition that many cultures around the world use to energize, build unity, focus attention, relax and heighten creativity.  Johnny Powers, co-owner and drum facilitator offers drum circles and private lessons to help nuture the beat of the drummer inside us all.  For more information about organizing your own drum circle or about us coming to your school, community, or orginization please call 973.728.1486. 

 No matter what our age and ability, whenever we hear drumming, we all begin to move to those universal rhythms inside us. A community drum circle is a group of people who come together to make in-the-moment music. No musical experience is necessary! With a few rhythm starters, the circle begins to experience the fun, excitement and humor that collaboration brings.

Drum circles use drumming and other instruments including vocal as a tool for healing and allows participants to use rhythm as a form of release and a way to connect with others. Drum circles can be very healing for all who attend. Research shows that music can be helpful in chronic pain management, stress relief, mood improvement, and possibly even with brain stimulation and memory. The purpose of a drum circle is to give participants of all ages and abilities to experience their own rhythmic spirit and power.

Drum Circles will be facilitated by John Powers co-owner of Andrea Powers Studio. John has been playing drums and percussion for over 30 yrs. Born and raised in Bergen County at the age of 10, Powers experimented with an old broken snare drum and cymbal his cousin had given him as an adolescent .Always listening to American music as a youngster he went to Ireland at the age of 12 and was heavily influenced by punk rock and new wave from the UK and built a great interest in this genre. He began to develop his talent as a self-taught drummer playing in the 1980's and has played in several Pop, Rock, Blues, Rockabilly and Punk rock bands in the New York/New Jersey and PA area and continues to play in bands of the same style.

Recently with the help of his wife, Andrea, John has put his focus on drum instruction and has been actively teaching drumming techniques, rhythmic patterns and concepts for drummers of all levels for 3 yrs now and has recently taken an interest in Drum circles, Native American drums and Native American flute.

John Powers will be facilitating these powerful rhythmic drum circles at Andrea Powers Studio to everyone regardless of age or ability. Bring a loved one or a friend and experience a fun, enthusiastic and enlightening class with lots of positive energy. Come see old friends and make new ones a long the way. If you have never experienced a drum circle please join us on the 1^st Sunday of every month from 2-4. Admission is $8 and includes refreshments and a healthy treat. For more information call 973.728.1486 or go to www.andreapowers.com.

John Powers, percussionist and co-owner of
Andrea Powers Studio