The Rhythmic Arts Project

The Rhythmic Arts Project empowers people with various disabilities to succeed in the world. We integrate drums and percussion instruments as creative learning tools that address life skills and enhance the mind, body, and spirit.

About Us

Empowering People with Disabilities

The Rythmic Arts Project (TRAP) educates individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as young children.

About TRAP

Drums, YES, but so much more!

The TRAP program has been successful in addressing cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities

What We Do

TRAP Training

We offer on-site and online training opportunities that teach you the tools for success

Contact Us

Expect Intelligence

From a teaching perspective, never approach a student with any preconceived notions as to their level of ability. Whether that child/young adult, is neurotypical or disabled, we are all intellectually different. Let’s not judge anyone by the way they appear, looks are deceiving. Given we approach this person expecting intelligence, with openness, trust and above all, kindness, miracles can happen. They may have a capacity for emotional knowledge, imagination, and creativity beyond our own comprehension. More times than not, we are likely to walk away surrounded by light, love, and a newfound proficiency in our teaching skills.

 Always expect intelligence.

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Hear from those using our program
Parents, Teachers, and Administrators

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It is funny how people with disabilities can be so inclusive when they themselves, usually because of ignorance and fear, are typically excluded and ignored. I guess their behavior is understandable because when you look into their vulnerable eyes, you cannot help but see something mysterious, majestic, and beautiful. You see God.

Clara Carpenter

The Rhythmic Arts Project has enriched the lives of my student’s. The level of student engagement has greatly increased and they are very focused on their drumming. The self-regulation component of TRAP is a skill my students will benefit from throughout their lives. Starting and stopping on cue and eyes focusing on the leader as…

Denise Pannell

As a physician working in the field of neurodevelopment disabilities I can attest to TRAP’s contribution in behavioral control, auditory and visual perceptual matching, prepositional and lateral concepts, temporal organization and spatial awareness; all which are required for true inclusion and strides in independence.

Rick Rader, MD, FAAIDD

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