BRAIN PULSE
Online Course
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Over the past several years I have had the privelege to collaborate with Dr. Jane Bentley from Scotland, and Lucas Coffey from Alberta, Canada, in developing a rhythm-based program dedicated to creating a healthier and happier world for young people.
Learn about a healthy brain through rhythm! BRAIN PULSE uses the drum circle as a metaphor to discover the brain and its functions: a whole made up of interconnected, specialized parts. Participants will come away with tools to deliver a multi-session program covering topics such as: the brain as ensemble; neural networks, neuroplasticity, the complementary roles of the "upstairs" and "downstairs" brain; sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems; and the brain-body connection. Students will deepen their understanding of how the brain works, and how to make healthy choices for a lifetime of flourishing brain health! BRAIN PULSE is designed as an online resource and teaching portal where participants follow a sequenced syllabus which they can complete at their own pace. The different sessions will include videos, lesson plans, activities, resource materials, trivia, virtual support, networking, and more. As time progresses, we will be adding additional sessions to the portal to continue to enhance the learning experience. WHAT'S INCLUDED?
WHO IS THIS FOR?
All of this emerges through a series of specially adapted rhythm games and beautifully crafted musical development pieces, from three of the world's expert music educators. Gain new ideas, refresh your practice and open up new musical, business, and neurological possibilities! The BRAIN PULSE global online classroom portal will open on March 1st
Coaching/Training Sessions are scheduled for Sundays, 11:00 am-12:30 pm EST ♫ March 12 ♫ April 23 ♫ May 21 ♫ June 25 More dates will be announced later BRAIN PULSE Online Course:
Regular Price - $495 USD REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT FOR THE BRAIN PULSE ONLINE COURSE IS BEING TRANSITIONED TO THE ONLINE COURSE PORTAL.
The Brain Pulse team is in the process of moving the registration and payment process to the same portal which each participant will be using to access the Online Course. We hope to have the change completed ASAP. Please be patient with us while we make these updates. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN REGISTERING & PAYING FOR THE BRAIN PULSE COURSE, PLEASE CONTACT: Lucas Coffey at rhythmalberta@gmail.com 
Still not sure?
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Our International Team
Dr Jane Bentley
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Dr. Jane Bentley is a drummer and music-in-healthcare practitioner, consultant, and trainer, based in Glasgow, Scotland. In 2011 she was awarded the first ever PhD based on drum circles and improvisation. Jane has brought music to elder care and mental health care settings for over 15 years. Dr. Bentley works part-time for the National Health Service in Scotland, focusing on music therapy with older adults. She established "Singing Memories" - a community singing group for people with demetia, and their carers; as well as collaborated with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra working with older adults in hospitals across Scotland. In 2015 Jane was awarded the prestigious Churchill travelling fellowship to study the role of music in the well-being of older adults in Asia, and visted Japan, Korea, Malaysia, and Singapore, and in 2018 shw joined the Global Brain Health Institute as an Atlantic Fellow - working on music and brain helath at Trinity Collge, Dublin. www.ArtBeatMusic.org
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Lucas Coffey
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Lucas Coffey is the founder and lead facilitator of Rhythm-Rhythm-Rhythm, a sold-out artist-in-residence program that has shared rhythms and improvised music with over 100,00 students in Alberta and throughout North America. He has trained teachers and facilitators throughout North America to launch or enhance their own rhythm programs. He has apprenticed for several years with renowned facilitator and djembe instructor, Cameron Tummel.
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Mary Knysh
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Mary Knysh is the founder of Rhythmic Connections, an innovative company advancing education, health, community building, and creative development through drum circles and music improvisation programs that she has developed. Mary is also the Program Director for the International Music for People organization, as well as an Orff Schulwek clinician, and has travelled internationally for over 35 years inspiring participants to tap into the healing and human potintial through the transformative power of music. As an author, Mary has penned five books on improvisational drumming, which assists and instructs educators, therapists, parents, and anyone interest in music. Mary is endorsed by Tocca Percussion and Rhythm Band Instruments.
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