Welcome to FoundSounds!

Welcome to FoundSounds!
Everyone who breathes has rhythm!  Everyone with a heartbeat has rhythm!  As an ambassador of rhythm, Ellen Clegg of Found Sounds brings the rhythm in all of us alive.  From toddlers to elders, teenagers to retirees, caregivers to people trying to heal, people hard at work to college orientation students, Found Sounds offers experiential workshops with varying intention.  Whether it’s through...

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...

Ellen Clegg’s First Solo CD is Now Released!

Ellen Clegg’s First Solo CD is Now Released!
Ellen’s first solo CD, “Under the Piano”, has been released. The CD release will be celebrated with a concert on October 29th, 2009. You can read more about the concert by clicking here. Here are a few comments from some people who have heard it: “Deep and profound.” “So full of wordless emotion.” “Mystical.” “It is a meditation.” “I’d love to work out to that!” “I’d...
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Online 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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Women’s Drumming Workshops
Fall Equinox Drumming Retreat Saturday Sept. 24  from 10:00am – 4:00pm At 83 Fox Hill Road in Bernardston, MA. Share the joy and inspiration of rhythm with Ellen Clegg. Welcome the gifts of the change in season together in community with other drummers. Experience the unique, powerful, and relaxing...
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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...