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  • I’m Mark Powers, a percussion artist/educator, speaker, writer and adventurer.

    My greatest passions are traveling the globe, performing and studying percussion instruments, rhythms, and techniques in other cultures, and integrating those concepts and approaches into the rhythm-based school, corporate, and community workshops that I facilitate.

    Need a drummer for a performance or recording session? Looking for a creative way to develop valuable communication skills among your employees? Interested in sharing the fun of percussion with your students?

    Get in Touch!
  • TEDx
    Click on the image to the right to watch my talk, "I Am The Instrument," at TEDxConcordiaUPortland, or surf around the site to find out where I'm performing and teaching and what albums I've recorded on.

    While you're here, also be sure to check out some of the percussion-related articles I've written and my free online lessons!

Team Building Workshops

Foster communication, team building and leadership skills within your organization with an interactive, percussion-based Rhythms at Work training session.
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School Percussion Programs

The fun and interactive Sights & Sounds of Ghana and Junk Jam workshops, tailored to any age level, are a great way to nurture creativity and heighten culture awareness among your students.
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Online Lessons

Want something new to work on in the practice room? Get your hands on a ton of free drumset and hand percussion lessons (PDF and video).
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Latest Blog Posts

  • My 7 Links
    My good friend Matt Koenig, from 1YearSabbatical, apparently nominated me yesterday to take part in the 7 Links Project, which...
  • Tri’ing To Overcome A Fear
    Sometimes it’s quite acceptable to let time pass and allow yourself to be comfortable for a little while. There’s nothing...

Contact Mark

Email: powersdrums[at]gmail[dot]com