Lead With Rhythm

You have a rhythm.

YOU have a rhythm!

Lead With Rhythm’s mission focuses on creating a thriving and positive workplace environment for you and your company.  This is achieved through team building, culture renewal, and establishing the bond that is present in all of us.
…And of course, the best part of all is that it’s achieved through the power of drumming.
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What We Do

Conferences & Retreats

Open your event by welcoming each delegate into the room by handing them an instrument and have them playing before they even sit down.  Perfect for a conference energizer and achieving unity within a diverse group.  Lead With Rhythm will give your participants a fun and memorable experience. Lead With ...
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Team Building

Break down barriers to create a more open organization.  Align to a common goal, mission or vision.  Improve communications through accurate feedback.  Accelerate productivity by motivating staff and getting them to listen to each other! Lead With Rhythm's team building program has never been so effective, and is guaranteed to build powerful ...
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Senior Centers

Not only do the residents have a fun experience, but enjoy many of the proven health benefits including better circulation in the hands and body, loosening of stiff joints in the shoulders, arms and wrists and hands, less anxiety, increased vitality, and much more. Drumming is an excellent activity for seniors, ...
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Schools & Universities

Give your participants a valuable experience in communication, cooperation and creativity. Our drumming workshops are designed to help students and faculty develop their social interaction and leadership skills in an encouraging way through drumming. Within a few minutes of our starting the program we will have everyone playing together, following verbal ...
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Lead With Rhythm's interactive drumming is a powerful way to make your event memorable, and give you an experience that will last for the rest of your lives! We offer several programs that are perfect for team building, ice breakers, student and faculty workshops, community celebrations, and more.

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Why Drumming?

The drum is an ancient tool of communication and community building. In Africa and in many other cultures around the world, before any major tribal decision is made, the community gathers together at the centre of the village to make music. This joyous making of music breaks down barriers and creates a sense of unity, thus enabling communities to become more effective in their decision-making. Your … read more here

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Testimonials

“Participants discovered that playing a drum in a circle with others creates a feeling of community and happiness”

"Last July, Corey and John brought their drums, talent, and enthusiasm to the Jervis Library lawn. Participants discovered that playing a drum in a circle with others creates a feeling of community and happiness; people on their way into the library stopped to join us. Corey and John provided a wonderful experience and I highly recommend their drum circle program"

Lisa Kinna

Teen Services Librarian - Jervis Public Library

Lead With Rhythm
5.0
2016-06-01T11:44:27+00:00

Lisa Kinna

Teen Services Librarian - Jervis Public Library

"Last July, Corey and John brought their drums, talent, and enthusiasm to the Jervis Library lawn. Participants discovered that playing a drum in a circle with others creates a feeling of community and happiness; people on their way into the library stopped to join us. Corey and John provided a wonderful experience and I highly recommend their drum circle program"

“The experience with drums and extra musical instruments was a bonding experience for our Staff and just plain fun.”

"We had John come to our organization and met in the outside pavilion. The experience with drums and extra musical instruments was a bonding experience for our Staff and just plain fun, with communication as the theme. Thank you so much for the excellent and worthwhile event! Our Staff had an excellent time - communicating with each other through music."

Terri Harrison

Administrative Assistant - Cornell Cooperative Extension

Lead With Rhythm
5.0
2016-06-01T11:44:41+00:00

Terri Harrison

Administrative Assistant - Cornell Cooperative Extension

"We had John come to our organization and met in the outside pavilion. The experience with drums and extra musical instruments was a bonding experience for our Staff and just plain fun, with communication as the theme. Thank you so much for the excellent and worthwhile event! Our Staff had an excellent time - communicating with each other through music."

“Book them; you will be so glad you did!”



"John & Corey planned a really special session as a end-of-year activity for the LMV Class of 2017. It was a fun, powerful, purposeful and incredibly bonding experience for the group, and we plan to include it in all of our closing retreats going forward! Book them; you will be so glad you did!"

Ann Polanowicz Rushlo

Executive Director - Leadership Mohawk Valley

Lead With Rhythm
5.0
2017-12-12T20:57:40+00:00

Ann Polanowicz Rushlo

Executive Director - Leadership Mohawk Valley

"John & Corey planned a really special session as a end-of-year activity for the LMV Class of 2017. It was a fun, powerful, purposeful and incredibly bonding experience for the group, and we plan to include it in all of our closing retreats going forward! Book them; you will be so glad you did!"

“People rave about John and Corey!”

"At idoolocal we work with all sorts of local businesses to create awesome experiences, but Lead With Rhythm is the most popular experience we offer by far. People rave about John and Corey and just love discovering that they are drummers too!"

Justin Call

President, idoolocal

Lead With Rhythm
5.0
2017-12-13T22:43:14+00:00

Justin Call

President, idoolocal

"At idoolocal we work with all sorts of local businesses to create awesome experiences, but Lead With Rhythm is the most popular experience we offer by far. People rave about John and Corey and just love discovering that they are drummers too!"

“Corey and John have mastered an effective program for demonstrating these intricacies that can be used for fun and relaxation all the way to the corporate board room.”

"John Bertrand and Corey Colmey are the heart(beat) and soul of Lead With Rhythm. They performed invited workshops at the 2016 and 2017 Project Fibonacci™ STEAM Conference in Rome, NY where we brought out the best in the art, science, and mathematics of group African drumming focusing on communicating and listening. Corey and John have mastered an effective program for demonstrating these intricacies that can be used for fun and relaxation all the way to the corporate board room. Kudos to Lead With Rhythm for conceiving such a wonderful program! We look forward to bringing them back for more workshops in 2018 and beyond!!"

Andrew L. Drozd

Chairman of the Board - The Project Fibonacci™ Foundation, Inc.

Lead With Rhythm
5.0
2017-12-14T00:21:01+00:00

Andrew L. Drozd

Chairman of the Board - The Project Fibonacci™ Foundation, Inc.

"John Bertrand and Corey Colmey are the heart(beat) and soul of Lead With Rhythm. They performed invited workshops at the 2016 and 2017 Project Fibonacci™ STEAM Conference in Rome, NY where we brought out the best in the art, science, and mathematics of group African drumming focusing on communicating and listening. Corey and John have mastered an effective program for demonstrating these intricacies that can be used for fun and relaxation all the way to the corporate board room. Kudos to Lead With Rhythm for conceiving such a wonderful program! We look forward to bringing them back for more workshops in 2018 and beyond!!"

“Lead with Rhythm provides a team building exercise that I had heard of, but never participated in.  It was amazing.”

"I am always looking for new team building ideas.  Lead with Rhythm provides a team building exercise that I had heard of, but never participated in.  It was amazing.  From the moment you enter the room, you are involved, relying on each other, laughing, a little freaked out, helping each other, and just having a good time.  It makes everyone involved feel important and that they are all making a contribution.  I would highly recommend Lead with Rhythm to any agency, company, or group looking to build a better relationship and/or utilize a team building activity that is outside the box. "

ARC Herkimer employee

Lead With Rhythm
5.0
2018-01-19T19:51:29+00:00

ARC Herkimer employee

"I am always looking for new team building ideas.  Lead with Rhythm provides a team building exercise that I had heard of, but never participated in.  It was amazing.  From the moment you enter the room, you are involved, relying on each other, laughing, a little freaked out, helping each other, and just having a good time.  It makes everyone involved feel important and that they are all making a contribution.  I would highly recommend Lead with Rhythm to any agency, company, or group looking to build a better relationship and/or utilize a team building activity that is outside the box. "

“It was a fun way to promote team building!”

"It was a fun way to promote team building! You really had to pay attention to your group."

ARC Herkimer employee

Lead With Rhythm
5.0
2018-01-19T19:54:03+00:00

ARC Herkimer employee

"It was a fun way to promote team building! You really had to pay attention to your group."
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