Dad-daughter duo uses drum circles to bring the best out of people


Hagedorn (right) with his daughter Rhonwyn use drum circles in team building and community development. Photo: The Star/Yap Chee Hong

Do not underestimate the power of drums; their rhythmic beats can affect you more than you think. That’s something American John J. Hagedorn, 61, can attest to.

A drumming enthusiast, Hagedorn has been under the influence of rhythm most of his life. He uses drums in his team building and corporate training programmes, believing that they can be used to maximise a person’s potential.

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