Evidence Based Program
Dear Friend,
I would like to introduce you to an activity that may be ideal for your community. Although new to Orlando, it is a globally recognized program called Drumbeat. It originated in Australia and has become a popular strategy for social development worldwide. I am a certified Drumbeat Facilitator and have received my training directly from the Holyoake Drumbeat Facilitator Training course.
Drumbeat uses a structured, formal curriculum to present a ten-week course with core strategies and goals, ending with an awards ceremony and a team performance. It uses a building block strategy to lead participants to assess their values and learn behavioral skills.
We adapt our core program to the specific needs of each community. We have successfully customized the Drumbeat Program to serve the individual needs of veterans, prison inmates, at-risk youth, the elderly, substance abuse and mental health patients and many others.
I hope you will take a few minutes of your time to enjoy the Drumbeat video on this page, then check out the rest of our website to get to know us more intimately. Please give me a call and I will come to you in person to give a free presentation!
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Marla Stevenson, President
Senior Drumbeat Facilitator
(407) 844-4414
Our mission is to utilize rhythm as a tool to cultivate musical, personal, and social harmony within diverse communities.
Our programs foster interpersonal skills and healthy lifestyles for people in these communities, helping them gain self-esteem, social acceptance and healing from personal struggles.
Holyoake's Award Winning DRUMBEAT® Program
Core Learning Strategies
Learning Drum Songs
Playing songs develops teamwork through a shared experience and increased levels of focus, concentration and commitment.
Playing Rhythm Based Games
Drumbeat explores peer pressure, communication, and dealing with emotions.
Conversations
Discussion promotes insight into key relationship issues and helps connect the group experience to real life.
Improvisations
Drumbeat uses music techniques that promote self-belief, creativity, flexibility and dealing with change.
Recognitions
Performance connects participants to a broader community and allows them to be recognized for their achievement and new potential.