RHYTHM PLANET WORKSHOP PRESENTERS

Dave Holland is a dynamic performer, educator and drum circle facilitator.  As founder of Beatin' Path Rhythm Events, Dave spreads the message of community, teamwork and diversity through drum circles and interactive performances. He's traveled to Cuba, Africa and Brazil to pursue his continuing education of world cultures and drumming traditions.  Dave has been a presenter at the Percussive Arts Society's International Convention, the National Drum Circle Facilitator's Conference, the International Orff Schulwerk Conference and the Georgia Music Educator's Conference.  Dave is a graduate of the Village Music Circle Facilitation Training, Drum Circle Music Training, and a Young Audiences, Woodruff Arts Center roster artist.  Dave is the author "Drumagination, A Rhythmic Play Book for Music Teachers, Music Therapists and Drum Circle Facilitators" and creator of the "Interactive Rhythm Making" line of instruments by Mountain Rythym.

Jonathan Murray is a professional Drum Circle Facilitator specializing in rhythm-based programs for community building, stress relief and celebration. Jonathan is a recreational hand drummer and percussionist and a long-time enthusiast of world music. His travels have taken him to many countries around the world, including Nepal where he studied tabla. Jonathan has been fortunate to have studied global drumming traditions with some incredible teachers including Mamady Keita, Surrendra Shrestha and Arthur Hull. Jonathan teaches a Basic Hand Drumming class in his home state of Maryland as a way to help build a rhythmically enabled local community. His popular class uses a universalist aproach to teach the basic principles of playing hand drums.  Jonathan is an endorsed Remo facilitator, and uses Remo drums and percussion in his programs.