Drumming for Mindfulness & Connection
Southern Italian Tammurriata Workshop
Join our Italian American scholar, Samantha Pinto, LAC, along with Special Guest Musician and Educator, Bryce Bayer, for this in-person workshop exploring the vibrant tradition of Southern Italian drumming.
Together, they’ll guide you through the rhythmic practice of tammurriata, combining mindfulness, movement, and culture to create an experience that’s perfect for anyone seeking a fresh approach to mindfulness and connection.
If you find mindfulness challenging or crave a deeper connection through movement and rhythm, join us for an immersive drumming workshop that blends creativity, culture, and community.
Workshop includes:
- An Intro to Distress Tolerance & Drumming: An introduction to mindfulness practices and the scientifically backed benefits of drumming, led by Samantha Pinto, LAC.
- Cultural Background: Learn about the Southern Italian folk tradition of tammurriata, a rhythmic practice with roots in the Campania region, presented by musician and educator Bryce Bayer.
- Hands-On Participation: Discover basic drumming techniques and rhythms. Choose to play, listen, or observe—no musical experience is needed.
This workshop is open to anyone who is interested: Individuals, mental health clinicians, researchers, and students are all encouraged to join!
This workshop is for you if:
- Traditional mindfulness methods don’t resonate with you, but movement and rhythm bring grounding.
- You are feeling weighed down by the dark, winter months.
- You are feeling stuck or stagnant, and are seeking something to bring warmth, energy and renewal.
- You want to explore holistic ways to manage anxiety, depression, or trauma through music and movement.
- You’re interested in Southern Italian culture or reconnecting with Italian heritage.
Saturday, February 1, 2025
1:00-2:30pm @ Voorhees Location*
In person only.
Facilitator Samantha Pinto, LAC
Sliding Scale Options: $50 | $20 | $10
*Limited Spaces Available*
Refund Policy: All sales final.
Any questions or for those who need further payment options, email kellysue@dbtofsouthjersey.com
