The Primal Connection is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to using the drum as a cross-disciplinary educational tool as well as a therapeutic aid in the health care and geriatric fields. The Primal connection also supports a multi-cultural, world rhythm, percussion ensemble dedicated to improving cultural relations by using the universal language of rhythm to illustrate our oneness of origin and unity of spirit.

The organization's Educultural Outreach Program is designed to encourage cross-ethnic understanding and mutual respect by teaching percussion arts, cultural aspects of world rhythms, teamwork and the joy of making music to young people.

The Foundation also organizes community drum circles and works with health care professionals to produce drumming programs that utilize the therapeutic and healing properties of the drum.

Other outreach initiatives include specialized programs for the mentally challenged, hearing impaired and children at risk. The organization also is introducing the aerobic and spirit lifting properties of hand drumming to nursing homes and retirement communities. To see a list of Programs available click "Programs".

The Primal Connection is the only organization of its kind in Florida. To see some of the newspaper articles about us click on News