Ripple Rhythm

RIPPLE RHYTHM EVENTS

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Intro To Group Freestyle Drumming (Fb)
Sundays January 22, 29, February 5 &12
6:00 pm -7:30pm
Little Italy
$20 for one class, $15 for multipleclasses
Contact me at ripplerhythm@gmail.com toreserve a spot
Drums provided if necessary

Sivananda Yoga Centre Drum Circle Playshops
77 Harbourd Street, Toronto
Ages 7-12

Feburary 4th 12.30-1:30

Adults (Ages 13+)

February 11^th 1:00-2:00

In these fun, engagingplayshops, one geared towards young people and the other towards adults we willexplore the art of drum circle drumming through games and play, including call& response, layering, songs and rhythms.

Limited space, drums provided, $20.

Contact to reserve: (416) 966 9642 E-mail: toronto@sivananda.org

Drum Circle Playshop,

Bohemian Cafe, Bracebridge, Ontario

Thursday March 1st, 6:45-9pm
$20. Please pay in advance at the cafe to reserve your spot.
Drums & percussion provided

Ripple Rhythm specializes in Group Freestyle Percussion (also known as drumcircle drumming) - a style that encourages people to explore, combine andexpress their own unique musical backgrounds.

This fun, engaging 2 hour playshop is for all levels of musicians andmusic lovers. It includes rhythm games, introductory djembe technique and an indepth exploration of the techniques that allow a group of relative strangers tocreate their very own organic in-the-moment drum music.

Then, after practicing all these necessary elements, you'll be more or less onyour own to experience and explore what you've learned and jump right in toyour own spontaneous group freestyle drumming circle!

This is going to be a lot of fun. Spread the word. Come play!

Questions?
ripplerhythm@gmail.com
www.ripplerhythm.com

GALLERY

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BOOKING INFO

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Interested in hiring Ripple Rhythm for an event, class or concert? Please provide us with the following information, and we’ll contact you as soon as possible! Contact’s Full Name, e-mail & phone number(s) Name of Organization Date and Location of the Event Type of Event Estimated Number of Attendees Estimated Number of Participants Estimated Age of participants Estimated length of time of the rhythm-based program/performance
What would you like to include in your program? Basic Djembe Technique Drum Circle 101 Body Percussion Vocal Improvisation Laughter session Performance Group or Private Lessons Prices are all inclusive (drums, travel expenses, set up and pack up time) and depend on the type of program, the number of participants and travel time. We look forward to playing with you!
Contact us at ripplerhythm@gmail.com or call Tim Gentle 647 709 7437

ABOUT US

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Contact us at ripplerhythm@gmail.com or call Tim Gentle 647 709 7437

GROUP DRUMMING EXPERIENCE

Drummers in Exile Freestyle Drum & Dance Circle: freestyle drummer 2002-2010

Drummers in Exile Freestyle Drum & Dance and Trinity-Bellwoods Park Drum & Poi Circle: main coordinator 2005- 2010

Nuit Blanche Toronto 2007-09, 2011

San Alejo Drum Circle, Medellin, Colombia 2011

Samba Elegua, shaker, caixa, djembe 2006-2009

Tribal Dance Trance 2005-2006

NHK Taiko Drumming Club (Komagane Japan) 2001-2002

Djembryo (Percussion Dance Fusion) 2009

FACILITATION EXPERIENCE

Somos Percusion Playshops Medellin, Colombia
Buddha Groove 11-11-11, Toronto
Guest Presenter, Additional Qualification Course for Kindergarten Teachers Part 1, York University, Toronto
Thornecliffe Park Public School, Toronto
Shaughnessy Public School, Toronto
Young People's Theatre Fundraiser Body Percussion Playshop, Toronto
Lululemon Atheltica Team-building, (Queen & Spadina) Toronto
Lululemon Athletica Team-building, (Square One Mall), Mississauga
LOFT Community Services Professional Development Day, Toronto
93rd St. George's Cub Scout Group, Toronto
Bracebridge Villa Retirement Lodge, Bracebridge
Cultura Festival, Mel Lastman Square, Toronto
Sunshine Senior's Centre, Wards Island, Toronto
2012: Gateway to Your Future Conference, University of Toronto, Toronto
10 Minute Drum Circle Playshops on Toronto Island
10 Minute Djembe Playshops Toronto Harbourfront Centre
John Gibson House, Adults with Special Needs Drumming Program
Readers Digest Association Staff Picnic
Robertson House Shelter Weekly Mother and Child drumming program
South Riverdale Community Health Centre Earth Day Celebration
Black History Month
Toronto Reference Library Nuit Blanch
Hillside Festival, Guelph, Ontario
Pauline Jr. Public School, 6 week program for culminating in an original piece of music performed at their Spring Concert
Pauline Jr. Public School Assembly
Brown Public School 8 week program
Arthur Hull Drum Circle Facilitator Training Playshop (Host and Participant)
Arthur Hull Rhythmical Alchemy Playshop (Host and Participant)
Drum Circle 101 at Long & McQuade, Toronto
Long & McQuade Music Academy, North York

World Playground Project Fundraiser, Toronto
The Society – Supper Salon: Diego Felix, Toronto
Private Lessons
Many, Many Birthday Parties!

YOGA & DANCE DRUMMING
The Yoga Sanctuary, Prana Yoga
Punk Rock Yoga
Tula Hot Yoga & Spa
Yogatherapy Dream Yoga
The Society – Yogart: I
Tribal Dance Trance

PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Hons. BA Theatre and Dramatic Arts, University of Waterloo
Graduate George Brown Theatre School
Garden Brothers School of Circus Arts
Children's Clown
Event Coordinator
Performer
Singer Songwriter

DJEMBES

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Yes! We have hand-carved, large, medium and small djembes from Ghana ready to play and tuned to
perfection.

Larges 13"x 25" $250 - $295.
Great for regular drummers. Big bass. Great tone.

Mediums 10"x 21" $165 -$200.
Perfect for travel, or as starter drum for a younger drummer.

Smalls 9" x 19" $125 - $145
Sounds too good to just be used for decorations. Ideal for children or travel.

Colourful Ghanaian kente cloth drum bags in all sizes $25

YOGA & FITNESS

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People wanted to tell you in person that they LOVED it!
-Felicia Pavlovic, Yogatherapy

Adding live drums to your yoga, fitness or dance class is powerful and effective way to
Increase participants’ communal energy, connectivity and focus.

Prana Flow Yoga Beat CD

73+ Continuous Minutes. One Djembe.

Great for Yoga, Meditation, Exercise or Housework!

$20.00 CDN includes shipping

CLASSES

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Practice makes perfect.

Are you looking for ways to make the most of your djembe? Maybe you just discovered drum circles and want to develop the skills that will maximize your flexibility and enjoyment? No drum, no problem - your body is the world’s handiest instrument! Learn how to use it!

Tim is one of the most accessible, honest and hardworking drum circle facilitators I’ve ever met.

-Jon Long, Long & McQuade

Ripple Rhythm offers:

Drum Circle 101 (Group)
Freestyle Djembe Lessons (Group or Private)
Body Percussion & Vocal Improvisation (Group or Private)
10 Minute Drum Circle Playshops (Group)

Want to find out when and where the next classes are?
Want to start a class at your school, office, club or condo? We offer discounts to people who initiate the classes!

Contact us at ripplerhythm@gmail.com or call Tim Gentle 647 709 7437

HOTELS

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Why not offer your guests a unique, fun, family-oriented experience they’ll remember for the rest of their lives - a taste of authentic world culture with a lively, interactive drum circle playshop!

They’ll learn how to play the djembe drum and other percussion together as a group, or even how to play the world’s handiest instrument – their very own body! They’ll play rhythm games, learn basic percussion technique, get to know each other a little better and have a ton of fun!

Great workshop!
Christina Alcorn

We can design a full or half day of 10 minute to two hour playshops on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis, or time a series of Ripple Rhythm programs to coincide with one of Toronto’s many popular cultural festivals – The Muhtadi International Drumming Festival, Afrofest, Toronto Pride Festival, Toronto Film Festival, Nuit Blanche, Luminato, NXNE, Toronto Jazz Festival, Caribana…

We also perform interactive percussion shows for special events!

Set yourself apart from your competition by offering your guests something truly extraordinary!

Contact us at ripplerhythm@gmail.com or Call Tim Gentle at 647 709 7437

CONDOS

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CONDOS & APARTMENT BUILDINGS

Our playshops offer a great way to mix, connect and have fun learning and playing music with the people in your building on a regular basis, while at the same time unwinding, reenergizing your mind, body and spirit, and having some much needed fun after a hard days work.

Ripple Rhythm offers daily, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly drum circle playshops for all ages and abilities with any combination of djembe drums, percussion instruments and nearby materials, or we can show you how to use the world’s handiest instrument – your very own body!

Last night was super fun!!!
- Joanne Sleightholm

I thoroughly enjoyed your drum workshop. You did a terrific job of finding fun ways of zipping and zapping through our initial social shyness and fears. Your particular brand of theatricality in the role of leader worked as a catalyst and helped to inspire us to break out of our own mental straitjackets.
-Marta Owen

We play on site in your activity room or on your rooftop patio, or arrange to meet at nearby community center or park.

The price per person for an hour long lesson and jam is $20 for a condo and $15 for an apartment building. And the best part is, if you help us to initiate a program for 6 or more people in your residence, we cut your cost in half!

FESTIVITIES

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Music is a must at any celebration. And when the music is created by the celebrants themselves, the energy and enjoyment level goes through the roof!

The drum circle was great fun! You are very inspiring!
Thanks, Hazel

We offer programs for all occasions, ages and abilities, and help you create the atmosphere your party requires, with any combination of teaching and playing. And, if you’d like us to play some dancing beats to get people up and moving, we can do that too!

Try something fun, easy and unique. We’ll make sure your next celebration an extra special event that your guests will never forget.

We’re busy! Make sure you book us well in advance for:

Birthdays
Community Festivals
House Parties
Clubs & Concerts
Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Wedding Receptions
Retirement Parties
Anniversaries
Welcome Home/Farwell Parties
Housewarmings
New Years
Christmas
Halloween
Festivus

COMMUNITY

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COMMUNITY BOOSTERS

Are you a part of a group or club that could use a boost? Community building is what we do best! Whether it’s for fostering positive group dynamics, learning about rhythm, or just to try something fun and unique, we’ll get your group playing, laughing and creating together in a fun, supportive environment.

Thank you for bringing your drums and skill to our Cub pack on Monday night. The kids had a terrific time and thought it was a really cool thing to do!
-Rachelle Lansky, 2nd Don Mills Scout Group Cub Pack

Drumming and percussion playshops are perfect for:

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Brownies, Girl Guides
Social Clubs
Support Groups
Neighbourhood Associations
Cultural Centres
Sports Teams
Choirs & Musical Groups
Arts Organizations
Charity Organizations

Let’s design a program that suits your needs!

HEALTH

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HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Communal drumming has been clinically proven to provide a wide range of health benefits and therapeutic applications for people of all ages with physical or mental challenges, or for healthy people who want to stay that way.

The program was really successful. Thank you for coming in and volunteering your time for the clients at Robertson House.

-Nicole Howard, Activities Coordinator, Robertson House

Tim organized a drum circle for our Earth Day event. As a Community Health Centre we serve a very diverse population. It was great to see people of all ages and backgrounds sitting down to learn a few rhythms and have fun on the drum. Tim’s approach strikes a nice balance between a mini-lesson and an open drumming circle where everyone can experience the excitement of playing in unity. It was lots of fun for all and a great attraction for others that just want to watch. We look forward to future circles with Tim and Ripple Rhythm!

-Paul Young, Health Promoter, South Riverdale Community Health Centre

Ripple Rhythm’s group drumming programs are ideal for:

Active Older Adults
Support Groups
Long-term Care Facilities
At Risk Youth Programs
Healthcare Facilities
Employee Wellness Programs
Mental Health Organizations
Social Services
Hospitals

Through our programs you can:

Provide aerobic activity
Reduce stress and improve your state of mind
Heighten focus and concentration
Foster positive social interaction and build community
Increases the number of Natural Killer cells that fight cancer, and viruses, naturally boosting the immune system
Help relieve chronic pain
Increase mobility and coordination
Create a safe, supportive outlet for self-expression, self-esteem, empowerment and personal development.

We have had Tim Gentle in the past for drum therapy for the residents. It was a really good activity, very positive outcome with the residents.

-Cathy Inkster-Tarrant, Activities Coordinator, John Gibson House

Whatever your needs are, we can design the right program for you.

COMPANIES

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COMPANIES

Thank you for coming to Lulu last night - what an amazing, amazing evening, everyone was so blissed out after you left! ...Thanks again for making our team smile and play and dance the night away! Namaste,

-Ashley, Lululemon, Queen & Spadina, Toronto

A group of coworkers playing music together is one of the clearest and simplest metaphors for a healthy team dynamic. It fosters cooperation, effective communication, creativity and flexibility, and most of all, it cultivates an appreciation for how different individual roles combine to create something greater than the sum of its parts.

Group drumming is an amazing way to shake things up at the office. It energizes, motivates and bonds the participants, relieves stress, dissolves conflicts, reduces employee burn-out, increases focus, and gets people thinking outside the box. It’s unique, it’s hip, and it’s a ton of fun!
We offer playshops with any combination of djembe drums, percussion instruments and nearby materials, or we can show you how to use the world’s handiest instrument – your very own body!

Everyone had a wonderful time, we got a lot of compliments on the workshop.
-Angela, Reader's Digest, Toronto Island Staff Picnic

A happy staff is good for business! Check out our services and let’s design a program that specifically fits your company’s needs.
Team-building playshops: Any size, anywhere. Bring your team closer together, and have fun doing it!
Meeting Energizer: whether it’s before or during a meeting, we offer Icebreakers, rhythm games and team-building exercises to get people in the right frame of mind for a meeting.

Staff parties or picnics: Celebrate together by playing rhythm games and learning how to make your own original music!
Lunch Break Beats: set up a weekly space for people at your location to refresh their mind, body and spirit during their lunch break, learn and practice some rhythms, play together, dance and have some fun.

Performance: Drum up some business with a drummer or two on location. How about something a little different for your storefront, restaurant patio, foyer or green space, or at a trade show, conference or street festival?

Contact ripplerhythm@gmail.com or call Tim Gentle at 647 709 7437

SCHOOLS

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What a fantastic day... You ran a well-organized and engaging workshop. ALL my students raved about it - from my high academic achievers to my special education students. We'll do this again next year.
- Jackie Mitchell, Music Teacher, Bracebridge & Muskoka Lakes Secondary School

Tim: I must say that I've never seen a bunch of grade 3 kids as into something as I saw them into performing with you on stage!! Thanks SO much for being a ridiculously awesome individual
- Jonathan Bright, Public School Program Coordinator

Rhythm is an incredibly popular, effective and accessible fun-based learning tool for students of all ages and abilities. From Kindergarden to Colleges, our programs will:

Improve concentration and listening skills
Inspire confidence, self-esteem & self-expression
Develop sense of timing, beat & rhythm and musical awareness
Engage students in visual, auditory and kinesthetic (VAK) learning
Encourage co-operation, positive group dynamics and shared leadership
Trick students into learning mathematical patterns… Shhhh!
Learn about world history and culture
Reveal rhythm as a universal language - perfect for culturally diverse schools
Provide a healthy outlet for stress – drums are one of the few things you’re allowed to hit!

We can use any combination of djembe drums, percussion instruments and nearby materials, or we can teach you how to use the world’s handiest instrument – your very own body!

We can do 2-5 playshops in a half or whole school day for different grades, and we also design a programs that span several weeks, including lunch and learn or after school clubs, often culminating in the creation of original pieces of music or performances for their school or community.
We also offer fun, energizing and interactive assemblies or performances for the whole school – great for the first assembly back after a break, for cultural events (like Black History Month), or holiday recitals.
And, we do playshops for staff meetings and professional development to train teachers how to use rhythm as a teaching tool.
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Whatever program you choose, it’s sure to be unique, fun and unforgettable experience that will bring your class, school and staff a little closer together!