Get Rhythm! Programs - In the Media

Print and television media featuring John Scalici’s work include: Making Music Magazine, DRUM! Magazine, Executive Traveler Magazine, The Hallmark Channel, Southeastern Performer Magazine, Society for Arts in Healthcare, and Percussion Magazine (Japan).

Articles BY John

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Drumming up Connections

Rhythm makes inroads in child psychiatry
by John Scalici

Drumming and rhythm can be a powerful tool for reducing stress and anxiety, while simultaneously satisfying many of the goals of the occupational therapist during a given session.

In June 2005, I was contacted by VSA Arts of Alabama (a non-profit organization that provides opportunities in the arts for people with chronic illnesses) to facilitate outcome-based rhythm and drumming activities with adolescent and child psychiatric patients at Children's Hospital in Birmingham, AL...more

 

Allan Cott and Lakeview Groups Learn Important Life Skills through Drumming

by John Scalici

For thousands of years drumming has been used by almost every culture in the world. Not only does the physical nature of drumming [provide emotional release, it has been used as a tool for education and communication as well....more

 

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Articles ABOUT John

 

Working Together

Unique seminars are popping up around the area to unite employees
by Aneesa McWilliam
Staff

Most managers would equate the thought of their staff banging on drums in a circle with other inappropriate office behaviors such as excessive e-mail usage or gabbing with unproductive co-workers who just won't leave your desk.

But one local "teambuilder" sees things a little differently. He's even taking drumming to another level by using its rhythm to bring coworkers together.....more

 

The Beat Goes On

Drum circles march into the corporate arena
by Elizabeth Young
Executive Traveler

The phrase "Drum Circle" typically conjures visions of long-haired, counterculture types lounging in grassy meadows "following their bliss." But the idea of bringing people together through music is nothing New Age or radical. In fact, if you've ever attended a music concert you have most likely witnessed first-hand the unifying power of music. John Scalici, a professional drum circle facilitator with Get Rhythm Interactive Rhythm Events, based in Birmingham, Alabama, is using this aged-old concept to teach corporate team-building in a new and unique way....more

 

Rhythmic Healing

Drummer uses his skills to promote healthfulness
by Robin Oliver
Birmingham Post-Herald

Little granny plays in a rock band.

That's what Dodie Madden's grandchildren say about her Wednesday morning sessions at the Homewood Senior Center when John Scalici leads Madden and a dozen or so others in a noise-making, healthy-living session that inevitably disturbs the bridge players in a nearby room.....more

 

Drumming Across Borders

An American Drum Circle Specialist Takes His Teaching to Japan
by Dave Allen
Birmingham Post-Herald

After years in Memphis, Tennessee, Grammy-nominated professional musician John Scalici returned to his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, to focus his musical skills on reaching out to people and bringing rhythm into their lives....more

 

John Scalici is a Major Drummer

"He's so original"
Photo by Anna Mazurek

"I have the world’s best job," says John, "And I created it." John is a drum circle facilitator and founder of Get Rhythm—an interactive drumming program that encourages teambuilding. Though John is a skilled musician, he’s not a music teacher. "I’m creating a sense of community, teaching about respect and communication"...more