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who we are
The Drum is the Great Connector
Drumming for Your Life (DFYL) is a non-profit organization based in Downey, CA that uses drumming and rhythm to help struggling kids and adults learn to read with confidence.
The drum is the great connector
Changing Lives through the
Power of Rhythm
Helping children, youth, and adults build confidence, strengthen literacy, improve emotional wellness, and develop the life skills they need to succeed - one beat at a time.
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DISCOVER
YOUR RHYTHM
YOUR RHYTHM
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Programs
Impact you can Feel
Discover some of the programs that shape Drumming for your Life (DFYL). Our programs are broken down into three simple categories education, therapy, and professional development
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Education
Reading and Rhythm Program
Reading & Rhythm (R&R) is an innovative literacy intervention designed to support struggling readers who experience stress, anxiety, and low confidence during reading. Through structured rhythm played on a book, the program strengthens focus, increases reading fluency, and helps transform the negative Doubtful Internal Voice into a more confident I Got This voice.
Therapy
Life Skills Drumming Program
Life Skills Drumming (LS) is a trauma-informed personal development program that uses rhythm and visualization to promote healing, resilience, and self-empowerment. Built around ten-character values, the program helps participants work through trauma, anxiety, and abuse while developing motivation, purpose, and emotional strength.
Professional Development
Reading and Rhythm Teacher Training
The Teacher Training Program is an intensive professional development experience designed to equip educators with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to successfully implement the Reading & Rhythm methodology.
Education
Reading and Rhythm Program Video & Audio
Reading & Rhythm Program Video
in the news
Watch our segment on cBS
CBS LA's Rina Nakano explains the healing process behind drumming therapy and showcases the former prodigy Steven Angel, who pioneered the practice in Los Angeles County.
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Schools & Organizations
DFYL can make the difference
the literacy problem is huge
Reading and Rhythm is positively impacting reading skills through rhythm, building fluency, comprehension and confidence.
"Poor Reading Skills is a Life Sentence
Literacy is a Life Long Opportunity
DFYL Can Make the Difference"
Literacy is a Life Long Opportunity
DFYL Can Make the Difference"
Insights & Stories
Learn, Explore, and Stay Informed
Fresh perspectives, program updates, and practical ideas that shape how we create impact every day.
The Challenge
Literacy is the foundation of all successful learning. Without reading, students do not have the skills they need to be successful in their academic careers, and their life options are limited.
Results
Reading & Rhythm works through the revolutionary use of rhythm to convert the fear of failure into the will to fight to learn.
Testimonials
We believe the best way to understand the value of our programs is through the experiences of the people who have participated in them.
