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June 22-24, 2012 : Drum Circle Facilitator & Teacher Training 1 :: Loretto, PA
Aug 2-5, 2012 :: 2012 Summer Rhythm Renewal :: Loretto, PA
Aug 31-Sept 2, 2012 :: 2012 Great Rhythm Revival : Sherman, NY
Sept. 28-30, 2012 Drum Circle Facilitator & Teacher Training Level 1 :: Mt. Pleasant, PA (On Sale June 25, 2012)
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Jim Donovan is an award winning musician, teacher, motivator and founding member of the multi-platinum band Rusted Root from 1990-2005. He was recently voted "Facilitator of the Year" by the readers of Drum! magazine. In addition to being a full time instructor at Saint Francis University, Donovan also regularly offers workshops in the US and Europe focused on using the power of rhythm, drumming and the voice to assist in consciousness transformation, healing, personal growth, wellness, and creating community.
He is the author of the soon-to-be-released inspirational book "Serving the Groove" and is featured columnist in Drum! Magazine. Donovan's work with Rusted Root has been featured in major motion films such as Ice Age, Twister, Mathilda as well as on various network television shows such as American Idol, David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Party of Five and the PBS "Web of Life" documentary. His touring work with Rusted Root provided ample opportunity to share the stage with rock legends such as Carlos Santana, The Grateful Dead, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, Sting, and The Allman Brothers among others.
As a solo artist and teacher, Donovan has released 6 highly acclaimed solo CD's as well as several popular instructional drumming audio and video products. He received his BA in music from the University of Pittsburgh where he had the opportunity to study African Music with noted scholar Kwabena Nketia from Ghana. Currently Donovan is on faculty, doing graduate studies and is involved in research involving with using percussion interventions for special needs children at Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA.
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