DRUMMM founder Jeni Swerdlow featured on DRUM CALL

Its time for UpBeat Drum Circles FREE conference call program - DRUM CALL, kicked off in 2011 with guest Jeni Swerdlow of DRUMMM. Jeni will discuss how she became a facilitator, her work in Chicago at the first drum circle nightclub; Rhythm! And her success in running a drum circle business in Oakland, CA. Go to Jeni’s site to get inspired http://www.drummm.com/

Tune in FREE

Feb. 1, Tuesday

5:30pm PST/ 8:30pm EST

218-486-1300

CODE - 554003

***You must RSVP to join this call. RSVP to christine@ubdrumcircles.com.

JENI SWERDLOW, MA, ATR

President, Founder, and Expert Rhythm Facilitator

San Francisco Bay Area percussionist and art therapist Jeni Swerdlow is a dynamic and engaging facilitator, trainer, presenter, and performer. Founding DRUMMM in 2000, her interactive, rhythmic events have captivated many thousands of participants at several hundred events in the U.S. and abroad. In 2009 alone, DRUMMM brought the experience of drumming to over 9000 participants across America!

A Registered Art Therapist (ATR), Swerdlow has over 15 years of professional facilitation experience. In addition to earning an M.A. in Art Therapy from the University of Illinois Chicago and a B.A. in Visual Arts and Psychology from University of California San Diego, Swerdlow has completed extensive trainings in drum circle facilitation with HealthRHYTHMS and Village Music Circles. Since 1999, Swerdlow has immersed herself in the study of traditional/cultural drumming and dance, including training in Senegal, West Africa.

Swerdlow is best known for her innovative strategies and playful attitude that inspire drumming with freedom and confidence among diverse populations. She is currently working on her first book, documenting the rhythmic activities, games, and best practices Swerdlow has developed over the many years of her work with groups.

Swerdlow has received numerous grants for her DRUMMM programs throughout the U.S. She is a professional member of the Drum Circle Facilitators Guild, as well as the Global Network of Expressive Arts Facilitators. She has been endorsed by drum manufacturer REMO Inc. since 2006. In 2008, Swerdlow co-founded the Northern California Drum Circle Collective, an association for drum circle facilitators practicing in the Bay Area.

As a percussionist, Swerdlow has performed with such renowned groups as Mickey Hart’s Global Drum Project, Redmoon Theater, and Holy Goat Ensemble. Swerdlow currently enjoys playing with the deliciously danceable samba band, The Loyd Family Players.

Kick off 2011 in Rhythm with DRUMMM!

2011 COMMUNITY DRUMMM EVENTS

1/15 Monthly Community Drummm Circle @ Ashkenaz, Berkeley

4-5:30pm (All ages)

1/26 DRUMMM OneBEAT Program @ Almaden Library, San Jose
11:30am-12:15pm (Free + All ages)

1/29 DRUMMM OneBEAT Program @ Willow Glen Library, San Jose
3-3:45pm (Free + All ages)

2/7 DRUMMM OneBEAT Program @ Walnut Creek Library
4-4:45pm (Free + All ages)

2/19 Monthly Community Drummm Circle @ Ashkenaz, Berkeley
4-5:30pm (All ages)

2/20 DRUMMM @ Maestra Benefit Concert + Community Gathering for Lora Chiorah @ Humanist Hall, Oakland
4-10pm (All ages)

2/26 DRUMMM OneBEAT Program @ Guernville Library
11-11:45am (Free + All ages)

2/26 DRUMMM OneBEAT Program @ Healdsburg Library
3-3:45pm (Free + All ages)

3/5 Women's DRUMMM JoyBEAT Celebration for 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day @ Hayward (exact location TBA)
10:30am-11:30am (Women only, by donation)

3/5 DRUMMM OneBEAT Program @ Cambrian Library, San Jose
2-2:45pm (Free + All ages)

3/15 DRUMMM OneBEAT Program @ San Ramon Library
4-4:45pm (Free + All ages)

3/19 Monthly Community Drummm Circle @ Ashkenaz, Berkeley
4-5:30pm (All ages)

Additional info is available at www.DRUMMM.com. For Library Events, contact Branch Libraries for info. Check the DRUMMM Calendar for additional details, or contact info@drummm.com or 510.316.2850. This post is revised as event details become available.

Drummm Gratitudes 2010

The DRUMMM Team would like to extend our deepest appreciation to the Clients, Venues, Sponsors, and Supporters of DRUMMM Rhythmic Events in 2010: AIPAC Almaden Library Analog Bits Anke Gaksch Antioquia Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center Being Yoga Berkeley Chamber of Commerce Berkeley Community Media Berkeley YMCA Bobby Wallace & Grasshopper Ensemble CHA House Cambrian Library Carey School Castro Valley Library Christine Colton Community Gatepath Congregation Beth Shalom Debbie Steingesser Yoga Deddi Massengale Designs for Abundance East Bay Express Edenvale Library Eric Monkhouse Evergreen Library Family Caregivers Alliance Garden Crest Girl Scouts of America Goddess Collective Gold's Gym Growth & Learning Opportunities (GLO) Harbin Hot Springs HausworkSF HealthWise Hotel Shattuck Plaza Intrax Institute JCCSF JCC of the East Bay Janaka Selekta Jennifer Kaplan Jessica Fiedler Josh Camire Yoga Julia Minkowski Kaiser Permanente Kim Merkin LEAP Imagination in Learning La Pena Cultural Center Legal Services for Entrepreneurs (LSE) Life Launch Training Loyd Family Players Max-Inc.com Mighty SF Monkey Business Music for Minors II Namaste Yoga Northern California Drum Circle Collective Oakland Museum of California Ortega Library Pacheco Plaza Pacific Shores Peninsula JCC Percussive Arts Society International Conference (PASIC) Portola Middle School Pro Am Beach Soccer Tournament Random order Productions REMO Inc. Remo Recreational Music Center SF Convention & Visitors Bureau (SFCVB) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) San Francisco Ballet San Jose Buddhist Church Satori Yoga Shasta Health & Human Services Starry Plough Pub Stockton Earth Day Festival Suisun Library Synaptics Tilden Park Tina Cavallaro Too Much Fun Club Triple Crown UCSF Children's Hospital UpBeat Drum Circles Walters Junior High West Valley Library Yoga Tree Young Imaginations Youth Enrichment Strategies (YES) Special thanks to the DRUMMM Facilitators, Musicians, & Interns of 2010--We couldn't have done it without you! Adley Penner, Carrie Stalier, Craig Miller, Elan Chertock, Jeff Harmon, Kathy Quain, Keihei Kickuchi, Maggie Ostdahl, Mahsa Modarres, Marta Bergaz, Patricio Angulo, Paul Cumpian, Susan Jette, Violet Angell, Yari Mander.

Monthly Drummm Circle strengthens community in SF Bay Area!

Join DRUMMM and friends in a monthly joyful celebration of rhythm! Group drumming can be an effective way to connect with community, reduce stress, live in the moment, and build musical skills. Jeni Swerdlow's facilitation makes drumming fun, engaging, accessible, and meaningful for all ages, all levels.

12/18 Special Holiday/Solstice Drummm Circle--Deck the halls with beats and rhythms! This will be the last DRUMMM gathering of 2010. Treats will be served and instruments for sale (give your loved ones the gift of rhythm with a drum!). Find your holiday groove--fun for the whole family!

Help those less fortunate this holiday season by donating packaged, non-perishable food items for our Holiday Food and Fund Drive, sponsored by the Alameda County Community Food Bank.

Community Drummm Circle with Jeni Swerdlow, MA, ATR
Monthly every 3rd Saturday: 12/18, 1/15, 2/19, 3/19, 4/16, 5/21...
4:00-5:30pm
Ashkenaz, Berkeley
$10 at the door
Bring a drum, or play one of ours for $4 (RSVP to jeni@drummm.com to reserve a drum)
This is an all ages, all levels, hands-on facilitated drum circle event.

What people say about the Drummm Circle...

--"We really had a great time! You do such a fantastic job, and it was such a nice group of people, and I really like the vibe at Ashkenaz."

--"Thanks so much for a great class - I thoroughly enjoyed it and the way it was conducted."

--"Food for the soul."

LOCATION:
Ashkenaz -- 1317 San Pablo Avenue (near Gilman St.), Berkeley, California
www.ashkenaz.com

Info: www.DRUMMM.com
Contact: Jeni@drummm.com or 510.316.2850 TO RESERVE A DRUM.

DRUMMM JoyBEAT Brings the Holiday Beat to YOU!

Looking for something fun, innovative, and interactive to do with your colleagues, family, or guests this holiday season?

DRUMMM JoyBEAT™ is a sure-fire way to beat the holiday blahs and spice up any celebration.

A hands-on DRUMMM event will raise the roof and bring your holiday celebration to the next level. Guests will leave feeling refreshed, energized, and connected with each other and the holiday spirit. The experience will leave a lasting impression that people will not soon forget.

Dates are still available. Contact info@drummm.com or 510.316.2850 to inquire about your DRUMMM JoyBEAT event NOW!

www.DRUMMM.com

Guests get a "Taste of Rhythm" with DRUMMM at Berkeley Chamber Crush Fest

November 7, 2010--Attendees of the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce's 15th Annual Crush Festival got a lot more than just a taste of local cuisine and wine from 25 local restaurants and caterers, and 25 local wineries. Thanks to DRUMMM Rhythmic Events founder and facilitator Jeni Swerdlow, MA, ATR--and with the help of the Grasshopper Ensemble on drums--festival guests were treated to a Taste of Rhythm during the event.

After a short drumming performance in the banquet hall at the Hotel Shattuck Plaza in downtown Berkeley, unsuspecting guests were given Boomwhacker percussion tubes to play. Swerdlow helped the crowd find their beat while the Grasshopper Ensemble held down the groove for everyone to play along. Dancing and cheering ensued.

Berkeley Chamber Communications and Event Director, Shiloh Alexis Elias, told Swerdlow, "You guys were wonderful! Thank you so much for bringing such talented drummers, along with your amazing talent, enthusiasm, and stage presence! It was amazing! I got so much positive feedback from so many people."

One guest responded, "It was so nice to have something so upbeat to liven up the day--especially after I ate and drank so much! It felt great to get the body moving!"

This year's non-profit beneficiary was "Through The Looking Glass," which has been serving families with disabilities since 1982. Proceeds from the Silent Auction went towards the Chamber's Scholarship Program.

To learn more about DRUMMM Rhythmic Events, visit www.DRUMMM.com.

Photo credit: Worldwide Communications

Analog Bits becomes Analog BEATS with DRUMMM!

Mountain View tech company Analog Bits got a taste of teambuilding fun with DRUMMM Rhythmic Events last week. The team of computer engineers and designers celebrated their hard work and company growth with Jeni Swerdlow and Patricio Angulo from DRUMMM on a warm sunny day outside their office.

The group focussed on developing unity through rhythm, releasing stress, and using teamwork to create original compositions based on successful strategies in their company's approach.

Well done, Analog BEATS!