Chanute Lutheran Family Life Center

1202 West Main Street

Chanute, Kansas 66720

Note: Drums Alive Basic Instructor Training is a prerequisite to the Drums Alive Golden Beats training.

Monday, January 4th, 2027, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET (Includes 1-hour lunch break)

For group registrations or to pay with a Purchase Order, email hello@drums-alive.com

Questions? Contact Teri Lund: lundt@usd413.org

“It was life changing for me! Our seniors were VERY hesitant at first…we had 15 people who laughed, smiled and carried on like kids, and went NUTS on the Drums! I’ve never been prouder to be included in such a major game changer when it comes to helping people.”

– K. Osborne, White County Aging Program
Arkansas

What Sets Drums Alive Instructors Apart from a Cardio Drumming Instructor? 

You can learn more here: https://www.drums-alive.com/drums-alive-and-cardio-drumming

What You’ll Gain By Attending This Training

✔ Immediate activities and choreographies you can implement the very next day
✔ Specialized training in Golden Beats, Drums Alive’s active aging and wellness program (requires existing Drums Alive Basic Instructor Certification)
✔ Step-by-step teaching progressions for rhythm, coordination, and movement integration
✔ Strategies for inclusive engagement that support diverse learning styles and abilities
✔ Ideas for senior centers, active aging programs, and special events
✔ Techniques that integrate rhythm with cognitive learning and social-emotional development

Who Should Attend

• Senior Center Staff and Activity Directors
• Fitness and Wellness Professionals
• Physical, Occupational, Recreational, Music Therapists and related professions
• Recreation Program Leaders
• Physical Education Teachers
• Special Education Teachers
• Anyone interested in active, rhythm-based learning for older adults

What Makes Drums Alive® Unique

Drums Alive® is the only evidence-based cardio-drumming program that combines rhythm, movement, music, and brain-based learning to create an engaging experience that improves:

• Focus and cognitive processing
• Coordination and motor skills
• Creativity and musical expression
• Social connection and teamwork

Participants don’t just learn about the program; they experience it firsthand.

Training Includes

• 8 hours of in-person professional training (including a 1-hour lunch break–bring your own lunch)
• Official Golden Beats Instructor Certification
• Specialized curriculum designed for older adults and active aging populations
• Instruction from Teri Lund, a certified Drums Alive Master Trainer specializing in functional longevity and successful aging. Highly skilled in working with diverse populations, she seamlessly adapts her classes for everyone from young children and fit adults to children and adults with special needs, as well as both fit and frail older adults. Her evidence-based approach focuses on maximizing physical function, cognitive health, and emotional well-being, providing professionals and individuals with the tools to sustain independence and thrive at any stage of life.
• Adaptive teaching strategies and movement progressions for diverse ability levels
• Certificate of completion for professional development