The Reading and Rhythm^sm program since 2001 has helped over 2,500 students K-12 in Central and Southern California.  Our program is held during or after school and uses rhythm to increase fluency and accuracy, particularly with children struggling to read. Students use rhythm as a way to move through words faster. They are inspired to read when they hear and feel the rhythm. A stronger connection between the reader, story and teacher is created (more...). (Training Program...)

Read or Go To Jail (more...)

Reading and Rhythm connects the fight response in the amygdala part of the brain to the intellect of the frontal cortex. By redirecting the fight spirit to the intellect we are empowering kids to fight for an education.  

The Rhythm of Learning^sm program uses rhythm to establish a classroom management system, giving teachers the tools to unify and focus students.

This program promotes active listening, increases individual participation and learning capacity, builds community and dispels stress and disruptive behaviors (more...).

"My students have an increased level of focus and concentration. Class assignments and test scores are dramatically improving." Evelyn Soo, 5th grade teacher, National Board Certified.

The Life Skills Drumming Program uses rhythm to help at-risk youth cope with emotions and improve self-esteem. Since 1998, our program has helped teens learn to maintain control over anger and impulsive behavior in order to connect and communicate with others, and envision a more positive life (more...). (Training Program...)

"I came into this program ‘mad’ at the world. But now, life is so ‘easy’ and I’m thankful for this program." N.W., incarcerated youth.

The Rhythm of Discovery program guides addicts to discover and confront the trauma and emotions that drive their addictions, while they learn to master the connection between mind and body. The therapy offers a way to safely express negative feelings and transform them into positive experiences through a unique device called Rhythmic Coding^sm (more...). (Training Program...)

The Rhythm of Empowerment program assists patients fighting cancer by reducing health-related stress, and feelings of helplessness caused by chronic illness (more...).