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SUMMARY:The Rhythm of Life: Drumming and its Place in Human and Personal History
DESCRIPTION:The Artist Study Group of The Psychotherapy Service for People in the Arts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\npresents\nThe Rhythm of Life: Drumming and its Place in Human and Personal History\nwith Eric Dammann\, PhD\, and James Polsky\, JD\, LP\nThursday\, June 5th\, 2025 from 1:30-3:00pm/Eastern\n\nAttend in person or online as follows:\nIn person at the Institute\, 20 West 74th Street\, between CPW & Columbus Avenues\nOnline via Zoom at:\nhttps://wawhite.zoom.us/j/8180152948?pwd=cDkrUTlMSndQendyZzhnc054c0tpQT09\nPlease be sure to RSVP to attend: fvdillon@gmail.com\n\n\n\nABOUT THIS PRESENTATION\nAs humans\, we are deeply and innately connected to rhythm.  Drs. Eric Dammann and James Polsky will explore the role of percussion through human history and its impact on their lives personally. They will share videos of their improvisational and embodied experience\, drumming in collaboration with fellow jazz and rock band members. The conversation will include a comparison of different styles of drumming – what is being expressed and what psychological needs are being met.\n\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKERS\nEric Dammann\, PhD\, is Co-Director of the Artist Study Group at the William Alanson White Institute. He has a psychotherapy and executive coaching private practice in Manhattan and serves on the Board of Sounds of Saving\, a non-profit agency that uses music to address mental health and suicide prevention.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames Polsky\, JD\, LP\,  is a graduate of the Institute’s Psychoanalytic Program and is a psychoanalyst in private practice. James founded the Jazz Standard club in New York City the 1990’s\, and is also the founder of Jazz Generation\, a non-profit organization that supports multiple weekly live jazz performances around the city. He is also a jazz drummer and plays in gigs around town with many wonderful musicians. \n\nJoin us for this very special event!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrances V. Dillon\, MSW and Eric Dammann\, Ph.D Co Directors\, Artist Study Group
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