Somatic mindfulness: drums

Produced for Medicinal Media by Ramfis Myrthil of RAMFIS productions, Director Hugo Perez,  Featuring drum teacher Adelkis Rigondiaux, Writer Abigail Rose Clarke, Cinematographer Anyelo Troya, Editor Jae Shim, First Assistant Camera Alexandra Laura Stefan, Sound Recordist Mark Fraunhofer, Production Support Jake Yancey, Ben McCall, and Sitong Cao, Executive Producer Rob VanAlkemade

In this somatic mindfulness video from New York’s Central Park, new student 8-year old Tiego studies drums with his teacher Adelkis Rigondiaux. But they practice more than the technical craft of drumming. His teacher knows that music can reduce anxiety, depression, and stress, lower blood pressure, improve memory, mood, and sleep quality, and even help build community. Tiego and his teacher are mindful of the joyful energy they create together, and what an impact music can have. His teacher says that music can help make the world alive.