Welcome to FoundSounds!

Welcome to FoundSounds!
FOUND SOUNDS, created by Master Facilitator and Experiential Educator Ellen Clegg, utilizes drumming as a tool to guide women in finding their strength, courage, and wisdom.  Ellen Clegg supports women of all ages to find their power and sound it out through facilitating women’s empowerment workshops, teaching women’s drumming classes and drumming retreats, and intentionally designing products. ...

OffBeat Drumming Ensemble Performance: April 15, 2012

OffBeat Drumming Ensemble Performance: April 15, 2012
Take a break from taxes and enjoy a performance of the OffBeat Drumming Ensemble this coming April 15 at the Flywheel in Easthampton MA. The performance features Ellen Clegg and the entire OffBeat Drumming Ensemble with guest dancers Mahajoy Laufer and Jahara Conz. The performance begins at 4:30 p.m., and the sliding scale fee ranges from $5.00 to $15.00. The flyer has additional information, and you...

HealthRHYTHMS with Ellen Clegg

HealthRHYTHMS with Ellen Clegg
Wellness workshops with Ellen Clegg integrate group drumming with proven health strategies to support participants in their quest for well-being. The program is based upon the HealthRHYTHMS® protocol developed from medical research that shows the health benefits of drumming with a group, including stress reduction, mood improvement and a boost to the immune system. Inspiring percussionist and HealthRHYTHMS®...

Valerie Naranjo Concert Monday May 9th

Valerie Naranjo Concert Monday May 9th
THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR A FABULOUS STANDING ROOM ONLY EVENT!!! And on a personal note, this was the last concert my Dad came to before he passed away on June 3rd… a beautiful evening for such a lover of music. Thank you. The Arts Block in Greenfield and Ellen Clegg present World Percussionist of the Year 2005 and 2008 Valerie Naranjo Live in Concert!!!!!!!! Monday May 9th 7:30pm on Main St. in...

2nd CD Release Concert ‘This Time’ Sat. Dec. 17th at the Arts Block in Greenfield MA

2nd CD Release Concert ‘This Time’ Sat. Dec. 17th at the Arts Block in Greenfield MA
  At long last, the recording project I put on hold while caring for my Dad’s passing is now in it’s final stages of production. I have poured my heart, my light,  my soul into this project, and I hope you will find the music a true gift. It also resonates from my recent successful trip to Bahia Brazil, an incredible journey with twelve students hosted by the inspirational Brazilian...
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OffBeat Drumming Ensemble Performance: April 15, 2012
Take a break from taxes and enjoy a performance of the OffBeat Drumming Ensemble this coming April 15 at the Flywheel in Easthampton MA. The performance features Ellen Clegg and the entire OffBeat Drumming Ensemble with guest dancers Mahajoy Laufer and Jahara Conz. The performance begins at 4:30 p.m.,...
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Weekly Classes
Learn effective hand drumming technique while unleashing the urge to improvise and play in a safe and supportive environment. We’ll play West African, Brazilian, and Latin American inspired rhythms as a we build a drumming community. We’ll also create rhythms of our own, learning skills to bring...
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Lessons
Private Drum Lessons Drum and Percussion lessons are available in a wide range of styles and instruments, with a teaching style adaptive to a range of learning styles and goals.  From traditional Western drumming, including drum set, snare technique, marimba, etc. to various world percussion instruments...
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HealthRHYTHMS with Ellen Clegg
Wellness workshops with Ellen Clegg integrate group drumming with proven health strategies to support participants in their quest for well-being. The program is based upon the HealthRHYTHMS® protocol developed from medical research that shows the health benefits of drumming with a group, including stress...