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Percussion Party! Is a quick and effective way to align large groups in a fun and upbeat way. This high energy program gets everyone playing music, moving and singing in just a few short minutes. 

No previous rhythm or musical knowledge is required, and all instruments are provided. Participants will experience different rhythm instruments through hands on demonstration and activities.

Partnering with schools, youth organizations, summer camps, and parties, we offer a distinctive and thrilling activity accessible to all. Our commitment is to collaborate closely with you, ensuring meticulous delivery that precisely matches your individual needs.

Playing rhythms with a group is more than just a fun activity – it has been shown to improve cognitive function, increase communication skills, and promote social connection. Bring the benefits of music to your youth event and make it a hit!

Percussion Party! Is a quick and effective way to align large groups in a fun and upbeat way. This high energy program gets everyone playing music, moving and singing in just a few short minutes. 

No previous rhythm or musical knowledge is required, and all instruments are provided. Participants will experience different rhythm instruments through hands on demonstration and activities.

Partnering with schools, youth organizations, summer camps, and parties, we offer a distinctive and thrilling activity accessible to all. Our commitment is to collaborate closely with you, ensuring meticulous delivery that precisely matches your individual needs.

Playing rhythms with a group is more than just a fun activity – it has been shown to improve cognitive function, increase communication skills, and promote social connection. Bring the benefits of music to your youth event and make it a hit!

pittsburgh, pennsylvania, drum lessons, drum circle, matt price, drumming, state college, mindfulness, rhythm, school events, corporate, business, events, team building, wellness, meditation, yoga, kids, children, parties, senior care, memory care, independent living, assisted living, drum up some fun, drumming for vitality, nexusrhythms, experience the drummer in you, mindfulness in rhythm, school assemblies, school events, percussion party, body percussion, drums, drummer, boomwhackers, music, education, creativity, social emotional learning, communication skills, social skills, social, interaction

Connect, Collaborate, and Create!

Our program is designed to provide a fun and engaging way for people under 18 to play music together. All participants can enjoy and benefit from the process of group music making in as little as one hour.

We use a variety of music and drumming games as the foundation to build connections, encourage collaboration and inspire creativity among everyone involved. Participants will learn the essential elements of rhythm, dynamics, tempo, orchestration and listening skills. This will start them on their way to creating their own music in only a few short minutes.

What People Are Saying

  • "...You taught what rhythm is, had students creating rhythm and taking it to the next level when they created a rhythm with one another in a positive immersive environment that you created by your own positivity and by the way you respectfully communicated with your class... You model what we expect from our students and they mimic your actions."

    Siobhan Donnelly
    Specials Coordinator
    Centre Learning Community Charter School

Results in Real Time

Percussion Party!

Music Creation and Communication 

  • Listening skills and counting rhythms work with analytical left brain processes. 
  • Creative music making stimulates right brain activity.
  • Communication skills are developed through following and leading rhythms and drumming games. 
  • Reacting to the changing music creates an in the moment experience that helps everyone stay focused and present by turning off the Default Mode Network in the brain.

Social Connection and Collaboration

  • Group drumming stimulates feelings of connection to others through the release of oxytocin, dopamine and serotonin.  
  • Creating music to a shared pulse is a collaborative effort. Everyone is contributing and providing something unique. 
  • Playing music in a group is highly engaging and activates many parts of the brain and body simultaneously. 

Rhythm is Instant!

  • The music begins the moment participants enter the room. 
  • Special techniques and musical knowledge are not required for this program to be successful!

What You Get 

Engaging, Enthusiastic and Professional Facilitator

◊ Professional Music Educator since 2009

◊ Drum Circle Facilitator since 2017

◊ Drum Circle Facilitators Guild member since 2022

◊ Berklee College of Music graduate (2009)

◊ Jim Donovan Drum Circle Leadership Training Certificate (2017)

◊ Village Music Circles Facilitators Intensive 6-Day Training (2023)

◊ 1000+ Drum circles facilitated

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Custom Tailored Programming 

◊ Sessions are designed for THE PARTICIPANTS involved

◊ Matt will work with you every step of the way to make sure the programming is right

All programs come with a full 100% money back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied with the experience.

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Matt is a member of the Drum Circle Facilitators Guild which is a professional association of drum circle facilitators dedicated to serving communities through rhythm-based events designed to heal, empower and unite diverse populations. The Guild is dedicated to professionalism in the field of drum circle facilitation.

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Background Check & Clearances

Matt has all required clearances to work professionally in Pennsylvania

  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
  • Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check
  • Mandated Reporter Training

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