Jim Donovan: Upcoming Events
Workshops, trainings, and retreats — where to come drum, learn, and play in person. New dates are added as they're booked.
October 2026
- Mountain Lakes, NJ
Alive In Rhythm: Drumming Workshop
An evening of rhythm and sound — group drumming, sound healing, and connection. No musical experience needed, drums provided. Doors at 6:45pm.
- Huntington, NY
Alive In Rhythm: Afternoon Drumming Retreat
Beginner-friendly group drumming, sound healing, and rhythm-based mindfulness. Free parking. Our last event here sold out in advance.
- Rehoboth Beach, DE
Alive In Rhythm: Afternoon Drumming Retreat
An afternoon of group drumming, sound healing, and rhythm-based mindfulness. No experience needed, drums provided. Free parking at the studio.
- Harmony, PA
Alive In Rhythm: Afternoon Drumming Retreat
An immersive afternoon of beginner-friendly drumming, sound healing, and rhythm-based mindfulness. No musical background required — drums provided.
- Youngwood, PA
Therapeutic Drum Circle Facilitation Training
One focused day of hands-on facilitation practice, with ready-to-use rhythms, scripts, and activities. Five contact hours plus online modules and a Certificate of Completion. Our Sunday afternoon retreat is at this same venue — separate registration.
- Youngwood, PA
Alive In Rhythm: Afternoon Drumming Retreat
Beginner-friendly group drumming, sound healing, and rhythm-based mindfulness. Ten minutes south of Greensburg. Same venue as Saturday's facilitation training, if you'd like to make a weekend of it.
November 2026
- Fairfax, VA
Alive In Rhythm: Drumming Workshop
An evening of rhythm and sound — group drumming, sound healing, and connection. No musical experience needed, drums provided. Doors at 6:45pm.
- Camp Springs, MD
Alive In Rhythm: Drumming Workshop
An afternoon of rhythm and sound — group drumming, sound healing, and connection. No musical experience needed, drums provided. Doors at 12:45pm.
- Towson, MD
Alive In Rhythm: Afternoon Drumming Retreat
An immersive afternoon of beginner-friendly drumming, sound healing, and rhythm-based mindfulness. No musical experience needed — drums provided. Doors at 2:45pm.
- Buffalo, NY
Alive In Rhythm: Drumming Workshop
An evening of rhythm and sound — group drumming, sound healing, and connection. No musical experience needed, drums provided. Doors at 6:45pm.
- Erie, PA
Alive In Rhythm: Afternoon Drumming Retreat
An immersive afternoon of beginner-friendly drumming, sound healing, and rhythm-based mindfulness. No musical experience needed — drums provided. Doors at 12:45pm.
- State College, PA
Drum and Chant Workshop
An evening of rhythm and sound — group drumming, sound healing, and connection. No musical experience needed, drums provided. Doors at 6:45pm.
December 2026
- White Plains, NY
Alive In Rhythm: Drumming Workshop
An evening of rhythm and sound — group drumming, sound healing, and connection. No musical experience needed, drums provided. Doors at 6:45pm.
- Princeton, NJ
Alive In Rhythm: Afternoon Drumming Retreat
An immersive afternoon of beginner-friendly drumming, sound healing, and rhythm-based mindfulness. No musical experience needed — drums provided, or bring your own.
- Wilmington, DE
Alive In Rhythm: Drumming Workshop
An evening of rhythm and sound — group drumming, sound healing, and connection. No musical experience needed, drums provided. Doors at 6:45pm.
- Churchville, MD
Alive In Rhythm: Drumming Workshop
An evening of rhythm and sound — group drumming, sound healing, and connection. No musical experience needed, drums provided. Doors at 6:45pm.
- Reston, VA
Alive In Rhythm: Drumming Workshop
An evening of rhythm and sound — group drumming, sound healing, and connection. No musical experience needed, drums provided. Doors at 6:45pm.
- Rockville, MD
Alive In Rhythm: Afternoon Drumming Retreat
An immersive afternoon of beginner-friendly drumming, sound healing, and rhythm-based mindfulness. No musical experience needed — drums provided. Doors at 11:45am.
- Pittsburgh, PA
Alive In Rhythm: Drumming Workshop
An evening of rhythm and sound — group drumming, sound healing, and connection. No musical experience needed, drums provided. Doors at 6:45pm.
New dates are on the way
Nothing is on the calendar right this minute. Check back soon for upcoming workshops, trainings, and retreats — or send a note and I'll let you know what's coming.
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