In this video, REI Creator Jeff Strong describes what tempo and types of rhythms are needed to entrain the brain to the alpha state of consciousness for calming or focusing. He also plays his trusty gonga drum to demonstrate how three different alpha tempos feel.
You can learn more at drumhealing.com.
Traditional drum healing techniques all use tempos within the theta range. This video explores the nuances of the various tempos and describes how to approach entraining with drumming rhythms and compares this to how REI entrains to the alpha state.
You can learn more on how to play the drums therapeutically at drumhealing.com
This video presents a meditation based on the traditional techniques for drum healing to help you feel connected and get grounded.
This video is about how I use fast, complex drumming to help you fall asleep.
You can try my music for sleep for free at https://brainstimaudio.com
I lot of people ask about how to best listen to their REI Custom Program tracks. This video explains it all. you can try a free demo of REI music and learn about the program by subscribing to our newsletter at: https://www.stronginstitute.com/subscribe-to-newsletter/
REI Creator Jeff Strong shows how to calm the brain using fast, complex drumming rhythms and compares this to regular calming music and binaural and isochronic beats.
In December, REI creator and Strong Institute Director Jeff Strong was the guest on the Behind The Mind Radio Show
The Behind The Mind Radio Show is a 1-hour bi-weekly talk show airing LIVE ON Friday 11am (EST) and Tuesday 7pm (EST), showcasing design thinkers, visionaries, game changers and innovators; while shedding light on designers of well-known and upcoming products and services both domestically and internationally.
Jeff talked about REI and his book Different Drummer. He offered a brief overview of the history of therapeutic rhythm-making, discussed the role of drumming in influencing brain activity, described where REI is best utilized, and explored the artistic process in his work.
We are excited to announce that REI creator and Strong Institute Director Jeff Strong will be the guest on the Behind The Mind Radio Show Friday December 11th at 11am Eastern time.
The Behind The Mind Radio Show is a 1-hour bi-weekly talk show airing LIVE ON Friday 11am (EST) and Tuesday 7pm (EST), showcasing design thinkers, visionaries, game changers and innovators; while shedding light on designers of well-known and upcoming products and services both domestically and internationally.
Jeff will be talking about REI and his book Different Drummer. He’ll offer a brief overview of the history of therapeutic rhythm-making, discuss the role of drumming in influencing brain activity, describe where REI is best utilized, and explore the artistic process in his work.
You can join Jeff and hosts Karen Baker and Anthony Leonard live at 11am Eastern time on Friday December 11th at http://www.behindthemindradioshow.com/
Jeff Strong’s about the development and practice of REI, Different Drummer: One Man’s Music and Its Impact on ADD, Anxiety, and Autism, was recently reviewed by Autism Daily Newscast.
Here is an excerpt:
For anyone with an interest in the therapeutic aspect of music this is a gem of a book. For parents wanting to explore different approaches to help their children it will make interesting reading. As a lay person who just enjoys playing the odd CD I found myself a little overloaded with music and technology theory and was more interested in reading about how following a lifelong passion such as drumming can lead to the most unexpected places and discoveries.
Jeff Strong is presenting at the 2015 US Autism & Asperger Association 10th Annual World Conference in Tucson, AZ July 30-August 1, 2015
Based upon his recent memoir, Different Drummer: One Man’s Music and Its Impact on ADD, Anxiety, and Autism, Jeff will speak about calm, anxiety reduction, and the development of REI.
He writes, “When I began my exploration of therapeutic drumming in 1983, I was fortunate to study with a teacher who showed me how to calm aggressive behavior with fast, complex drumming. This experience became important years later when we were doing a study with adults on the autism spectrum.”
Jeff is joining a distinguished line up of presenters including Temple Grandin, William Shaw, and Stephen Shore. Here is a breakdown of the conference schedule
If you are attending the conference, please seek us out and say hello.
If you are unable to make it to Tucson, parts of the conference will be streamed live. Learn more about this here.