"One of my drum students took your RhythmKids class four years ago. I asked what rhythms he learned and he said Frekoba and recalled the animal phrase you taught him and then played the rhythm perfectly on the drum--very impressive!"

"I cannot begin to tell you how thrilled we were with Martin and Zach yesterday! They were really fabulous and our group had a wonderful time! We loved having them here and will definitely invite them back! Thanks so much!"

The session was brilliant-perfect actually. The feedback has been amazingly positive-without exception.

"Thanks for a wonderful assembly program. The response from the staff was overwhelmingly positive and your team's interactive program provided the children with an experience that reinforced the inclusion theme. The smiles on the faces of our students is evidence that everyone's contribution is valued in our Hillside community. Thanks again for helping deliver this important message. A big thanks to Tom, Dan, and Moussa!!!"

"Thank you and PLEASE pass on to Tom and Dan how much we enjoyed them at the party. Both kids and adults had a blast. They are a great pair and added so much energy to the celebration. Makes me want to learn how to drum myself! Again, thank you for your help in coordinating the whole thing. You all are great and easy to work with." 

"Thanks so much for coming on Friday. All the feedback I recieved from the teachers and kids was positive (except that desks had somehow turned into drums suddenly, but that can't be helped!) I really love what you're doing and I'm going to recommend you to the 2nd grade team to do something with their Ghana unit. You should know that you inspired me to get out all my drums and shakers for the kids this week!" 

"The drumming class was so awesome. It was the best class I’ve ever taken!"

"Well the party is over, but the compliments keep rolling in!! Recently I was told it was the best birthday party they've ever been to....so that takes the cake for sure!! And it's all thanks to Tom and Dan!! They were amazingly wonderful, so happy, in the moment, and great with the kids! It was truly a special time they created in the front yard for kids and adults. I can't thank them enough!! Anyway, it really was so wonderful and everyone wants to know more about them and how I found them! Thank you, thank you. I've already started planning when we can do it again....I think for my 2-1/2 year old's 5th party...we'll do the same!!"

"My son, presently a third grader, has taken the RhythmKids drum class since Kindergarten. Each session he learns something new and remains as excited about music and class as the day he started. Tom, with his limitless energy, is uniquely able to engage the kids and pass on his knowledge and love of African drumming. This has been an incredibly positive musical experience and a real confidence builder for my child."

"Our experience with RhythmKids was nothing short of phenomenal! Dan and Tom had a room full of more than 100 people absolutely throbbing with collective spiritual energy and primal excitement. There wasn't a single person who didn't end up banging on a drum -- even the most conservative curmudgeons in the crowd ultimately succumbed to the hypnotic draw of the rhythm, and I have never seen such a collection of gigantic, free-spirited smiles. RhythmKids is definitely for "kids of all ages!"

"Tom's high energy certainly radiates throughout his classes! The kids not only learn to play African drums, they too are enriched with African culture through stories, songs and dances. Although the drumming is done in a group, individual attention is given to each student drummer. I feel it has built confidence and opened my son up to the world of music."

"There were lots of happy people, adults included, with many comments that this was the best birthday party that they had been to. And when I can find something that makes all my kids happy in one place at the same time...well, that's amazing! So, thank you for all the entertainment!"

"We had an absolute BLAST!! It was the party of the year!! Thank you for making it work. Tom and crew (Dan & Moussa) were WONDERFUL to work with, what a kind/passionate group of guys. They definitely do what they love and love what they do."

"Here are what my two daughters who have taken your class for years had to say; Kylie1^st grade - "I love the drumming class because we do different rhythms." Leanna 3^rd grade - " I like drumming because it can get your energy out and it makes nice music, too!" Thanks for putting on a great class!"

"I didn't realize how accessible drumming was for my students until I had RhythmKids come to my school and presented their program.  I didn't know what I was missing until I saw it in action!"

"Thank you Tom, and Dan, for a great afternoon!! It was wonderful for the children to have the hands on drumming experience. I loved the possibilities that the "Trip Around the World" opened up for them to use their imaginations to create sound pictures. I'll be working on how to get you back for some more great drumming experiences at BB&N."

"Thank you Tom and Dan for an excellent day! I think that was the best party I've been to in ages, and I'm not just talking about kids' parties! You were wonderful; the program you've developed is wonderful."

I wanted to write and thank you and Dan from the bottom of my heart for providing such an amazing birthday for my son. Those kids were having the greatest time, and the parents who stuck around loved it, too. You guys have a real gift for captivating kids and giving them an experience they're not likely to ever forget. All learning should happen this way, through hands-on experience, unbridled energy, and just plain having a blast! I'm just glad we did so much videotaping and photographing so that we can at least SORT of relive it!

"The RhythmKids workshop and show was fantastic! It was dynamic and engaging. It captivated both the students and adults and provided an amazing, accessible forum for participation. Experiencing rhythm in such a creative and participatory way allowed the students to open up and not only create music within their community, but have loads of fun too! Seeing all of those drums and other amazing instruments was a site to behold…and being able to play them was a blast!"

"The RhythmKids Drum Class provided a good variation from the norm here at Weston Recreation and I think the children and parents alike loved that. They always had the nicest things to say about you (Tom) and they loved learning how to play the drums. I was very happy to see that the children were happy. RhythmKids is a wonderful class taught by a wonderful individual."

"Thank you for a great show. The kids and families really loved it and you and your group were wonderful with the crowd. We look forward to having you back."

"The RhythmKids class is incredibly fun, interesting and out the ordinary and a real learning experience (and the kids don’t even realize how much they are learning). My son had a blast, met new people and had practice performing in front of people. If you need a reference have them call me anytime."

"The Tuesday Percussion Ensemble is a weekly highlight for my son. Dan has rekindled his interest in music. Dan ROCKS in our house!"

"We all really enjoyed the drumming yesterday. Tom and Dan were a big hit! And, you're fantastic with kids. Many thanks!"

"I just wanted to say what a great job you all did at your performance at Camp Sewataro. It was great to have you here and the campers truly enjoyed the entertainment!"

"Tom, we think you are amazing and we have been singing your praises to everyone. I can't thank you enough! I hope to see you and RhythmKids again soon!"

"The private drum lessons that I’ve taken with Tom over the past year have proved to be nothing short of an awesome experience. I’m pleased with my original decision to take up drumming because the level of concentration necessary in the playing of various drum set patterns transferred into my academic courses, strengthening my attention span. Tom created a comfortable and fun atmosphere, making his lessons very beneficial in the long run."

"It was a pleasure having you and Dan share your talent for African drumming with the children at Weston Windows. The kids were enthusiastic and engaged throughout the entire program. We hope you'll come back next year!"

"Tom, thanks for roping in an eager group of 5 year olds. You received high marks from all age levels."