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Learn to bring the best out in people through interactive music activities.

Discover beginner friendly self paced training programs including:

Drumming and Disabilities, Music and Mindfulness, Drum Circle Leadership

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Why Drumming Lights Up the Aging Brain drumming brain Dec 09, 2025

Most people expect their brain to slow down with age.

But something unexpected happens when you begin drumming later in life.

Your brain doesnā€™t quiet.

It lights up.

When you play a steady rhythm,...

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Jim Donovan

Jim Donovan M.Ed.

Jim is a professional musician, trainer, Assistant Professor and Director of Music and Wellness at Saint Francis University and TEDx speaker. His mission is to share the healing power of music through education and performance. He specializes in placing music and wellness programs in organizations who focus on people with disabilities and people recovering from addiction.

Self Paced Music Based Activity Training and Learning

Drumming On Demand with Jim Donovan M.Ed.

Letā€™s Drum! Jump into the rhythm with this energizing collection of 20+ prerecorded interactive drumming workshops, designed specifically for beginner hand drum enthusiasts whoā€™ve always wanted to learn. Each 60-minute lesson is filled with engaging, easy-to-follow content that you can replay as often as you like, giving you endless opportunities to practice, grow, and have fun. Start your drumming journey todayā€”click to learn more!

$9.00 USD every month

Drumming & Disabilities Training with Jim Donovan M.Ed.

Drumming & Disabilities Training with Jim Donovan M.Ed., is an on demand educational program designed to show people how to facilitate rhythm and wellness methods with people with ASD and other disabilities. This training does not require prior music experience and is accessible for beginners.

$97.00 USD

Music & Mindfulness Activities Training, with Jim Donovan M.Ed.

Unlock this easy to follow, self-paced training that offers you all the tools you need to lead enjoyable activities and strategies to lower stress, boost mood, strengthen connection and improve well-being. Beginners welcome! Prior music training is not required. Includes a Certificate of Completion denoting 5 contact hours. Recreational Therapists: This session content is CE Pre-Approved by NCTRC for 5 CE credits.

$97.00 USD

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