GRAHAM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH COMMUNITY LIFE CENTER 216 W Harden Street, Graham, NC 27253
Day 1: Saturday, November 7, 2026 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM ET (Includes 1-hour lunch break)
Day 2: Sunday, November 8, 2026 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM ET (Includes 1-hour lunch break)
Attend one or both days! Day 1 is a standalone training and serves as a prerequisite for Day 2. Participants may register for Day 1 only, or for both days as a complete two-day experience.
For group registrations or to pay with a Purchase Order, email hello@drums-alive.com
What You’ll Gain
✔ Immediate classroom-ready lessons you can implement the very next day ✔ Day 1: Two programs in one training: Drums Alive® Basic Instructor + DRUMTASTIC Curriculum ✔ Day 2: Specialized training in Golden Beats, Drums Alive’s® active aging and wellness program (requires Day 1 or existing 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 music classrooms, PE programs, after-school programs, senior centers, and special events ✔ Techniques that integrate rhythm with cognitive learning and social-emotional development
Who Should Attend
- Music Educators
- Elementary Classroom Teachers
- Physical Education Teachers
- Special Education Teachers
- Recreation & After-School Program Leaders
- Fitness and Wellness Professionals
- Senior Center Staff and Activity Directors
- Anyone interested in active, rhythm-based learning
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.
DAY 1: Drums Alive® Basic Instructor + DRUMTASTIC Curriculum Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM ET
Training Includes
- 8 hours of in-person professional training (including a 1-hour lunch break)
- Official Drums Alive® Basic Instructor Certification
- Introduction to the DRUMTASTIC curriculum
- Instruction from Drums Alive Master Trainer, Kelly Jackson, a music educator who successfully implemented the DRUMTASTIC program in her school district
- Practical teaching strategies and choreography
- Certificate of completion for professional development
DAY 2: Golden Beats Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM ET
Prerequisite: Drums Alive® Basic Instructor Certification required. Participants who completed Day 1 are automatically eligible. Those who hold an existing Basic Instructor Certification are also welcome to register for Day 2 only.
Training Includes
- 8 hours of in-person professional training (including a 1-hour lunch break)
- Official Golden Beats Instructor Certification
- Specialized curriculum designed for older adults and active aging populations
- Instruction from Drums Alive Master Trainer, Kelly Jackson
- Adaptive teaching strategies and movement progressions for diverse ability levels
- Certificate of completion for professional development
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